College of Insurance CEO Kajwang wins Global Change Makers Award
Dr Ben Kajwang, head of Kenya's College of Insurance, has received the seventh Global Change Makers Award from Project 100. Pulse Live Kenya reports that he is the first Kenyan CEO to win it, weeks after he was named a National Hero.
Dr Ben Kajwang, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the College of Insurance, has won the seventh Global Change Makers Award. Pulse Live Kenya, citing the award announcement, reports that he is the first Kenyan chief executive to receive the honour. Mpasho also reported the win and called it a historic first. The award is organised by Project 100. It recognises leadership in corporate governance, education and social impact. The sources do not say when or where it was presented. The award caps a busy year of honours for Kajwang. On October 20, during the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, President William Ruto named him a National Hero at Uasin Gishu State Lodge. According to Pulse Live Kenya, he was listed as Hero No. 186 of 264 honourees in the Scholarship, Professionalism and Research category. The citation recognised his work developing the insurance sector in Kenya and across Africa. In July, he also received the Bobea Leadership Award for his work in governance and leadership. Kajwang has held several top roles in the insurance industry. He served as president of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO)…
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