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• Cloud-based HR management platform ElevateHR Africa has appointed Kennedy Nyabwala as CEO. 
• ElevateHR recently secured early-stage funding from From Here Ventures. 
• Nyabwala, who has ten years of experience in the tech startup space, joins from MarketForce.

Cloud-based HR management platform ElevateHR Africa has appointed Kennedy Nyabwala as the new CEO following its early stage funding by From Here Ventures. 

Nyabwala has ten years experience in the tech startup space having worked in leading tech companies in Africa. Previously, he was Global Head of Logistics at MarketForce, and he’s founder of one of the leading logistics startups in Africa, Bwala. 

Taking Elevate HR into new heights

His career journey started as a brand ambassador with OLX. He quickly rose through the ranks to be the Head of Insights in Africa. Kennedy then joined Copia Global as the Head of Strategy and Customer growth and later founded logistics startup Bwala 

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• 20 investments  in manufacturing, ICT, energy, health and agri-business have been signed in past two months.
• Latest Kenya-US trade ties place the East African country at a pole position on attracting more American dollars.
• Since President William Ruto took office in September 2022, Kenya-US engagements have been on a full throttle.

Deepening Kenya-US trade ties have started to pay dividends as American firms move to invest in East Africa’s largest economy. With modern infrastructure, and skilled labour force, Kenya offers one of the best opportunities for US investors eyeing the region.

Currently, Kenya is the second most preferred destination by Americans seeking to invest in Africa. The 2023 US government review shows Kenya hosts 142 American firms while Nigeria has 195 conglomerates.

Latest developments, however, place Kenya at a pole position in attracting more American investors in the short to medium-term.

Deepening Kenya-US bilateral ties

Since President William Ruto took …

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