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CURRICULUM VITAE

FR I D A W . K AR AN I
Mobile number (254) 710 29 29 20
ID. NO. 22351982
fridakarani@gmail.com

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS...................................................................................................2
PROFESSIONAL COURSES................................................................................................................2
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION.....................................................................................................2
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS.......................................................................................................2
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS..............................................................................................................3
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS............................................................................................................3
LEADERSHIP PROFILE......................................................................................................................3
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS...............................................................................................................3
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE...............................................................................................................3
CONFERENCES ATTENDED..............................................................................................................3
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS.........................................................................................................4
INDEPENDENT GENDER EQUALITY & SOCIAL INCLUSION SPECIALIST/CATALYST..4
Gender Equality Advocacy & Activation......................................................................................4
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU (2014 - 2022)..........................................................................................5
Assistant Registrar.........................................................................................................................5
Assistant Lecturer..........................................................................................................................6
Coordinator – Student Affairs.......................................................................................................6
Chairperson – National Values Committee...................................................................................7
Departmental Customer Relations and Complaints Resolution Officer........................................7
HELB - Liaison Officer.................................................................................................................7
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY (2012 – AUGUST 2014)............................................................8
Coordinator – School of Business and Economics / Ag. Coordinator – School of Social
Sciences.........................................................................................................................................8
Deputy Coordinator –Department of Management.......................................................................8
Coordinator - Industrial Attachment..............................................................................................8
Academic Subject Head – Early Childhood Studies.....................................................................8
Assistant lecturer – School of Business (Department of Management)........................................8
Memberships..................................................................................................................................8
Voluntary duties.............................................................................................................................8
Projects supervision.......................................................................................................................8
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA [CCS] (2007 - 2010).............................................................9
Role: Integrated Development & Rural Women Finance Programmes Officer............................9
FAULU KENYA (2005 - 2007)......................................................................................................10
Role: Development Finance Officer............................................................................................10
PLAN INTERNATIONAL – GACHOKA – MASINGA PROGRAM UNIT...............................10
Role: Trainee Programme Officer...............................................................................................10
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS.....................................................................................................................11
PERSONAL PROFILE........................................................................................................................12
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN................12
REFEREES..........................................................................................................................................14

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DECLARATION..................................................................................................................................15

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Kenya Methodist University
Masters in Business Administration
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences (Sociology & Social Work)
2nd Class Honours Upper Division
Government Training Institute
Diploma in Social work
Upper Credit
Nguviu Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grade: B-

PROFESSIONAL COURSES
 Kenya Institute of Management, 6-Week Senior Management Training
 Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Towards a just economic order.
 Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Youth Leadership skills
 Faulu Kenya, Organizational restructuring and Change management, The Micro-Finance Bill, its
importance and impact on economy and Transformation from Micro Finance to Micro finance
Deposit-taking Institution
 Tear Fund Kenya, Project Cycle management
 Comtech Training Institute, Microsoft Office Suite Competency

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
 Apex Training Consultants, 1-Week ISO Lead Auditor Certification
 Nkabune Technical Training Institute, Internal Auditing and ISO 9001:2008 QMS Certification
 Executive Office of the President, Trainer of Trainers, National Values and Cohesion

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
i) Kenya Institute of Management (2019)- Membership No. M-62908
ii) Institute of Economic Affairs (2019) - Membership No. ORD/6594
iii) Nature Kenya (for Social Responsibility)
iv) Member, Women Agenda Champions (2022) - Kenya
v) Member, Democracy Trust Fund (for Women Leaders in Politics)
vi) Member, Echo Network Africa
vii) Member, Forum for Young Leaders
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Promotion of effective women-led governance and organisational efficiency through research and

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effective designs of functional areas, strategic renewal and change management, feminist policy
review and formulation for implementation of government priority areas, accelerating attqinment of
SDGs especially SDGs 5 and SDGs 10

GENDER GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS & ASSIGNMENTS

 Ms President Leadership Fellowship Season 2
 We Create Change Kenya / Nguvu Collective 2023 (Cohort 2) Leadership Fellowship
 Community Dialogues Grants from Canadian Government and UN Women, USD 11,200
 Grant for the community filming of Filamu Dada, films for women political leaders in Kenya
USD 7,000
 Represented Kenya Women at the New Global Climate Finance Pact, Paris France
 Member, International Programmes Committee, GLOC 2023 Norway
 Validation of Africa Women Leadership Network Strategic Plan
 Validation of Democracy Trust Fund Strategic Plan
 Transformative Women in Leadership Network
 Optimal Woman for women-led interventions to socio-economic challenges
 Embu County Campus Female Students Organisation
 Embu Young Ladies in Business Association
 Chairperson, Uraia Trust Gender Policy Committee, Embu County
 Member, Uraia Trust Women Caucus, Embu County
 Member, Committee for 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
 Gender Mainstreaming Committee, UoEm

LEADERSHIP PROFILE
i) Kenya Kwanza Senate Candidate, Embu County for the 9th August, 2022 General elections
(1st Woman to declare interest in the position)
ii) Ms President, Embu County
iii) Chairperson, Board of Trustees - Embu County Campus Students & Alumni Organisation
iv) Chairperson, Board of Directors - Global Temping Services
v) Advisor, Embu County Youth Senate on Gender equality, Leadership & Development
vi) Development Consultant, Kenya Youth Federation
vii) Organisational Development Consultant, Obby Press Foundation
viii) Management Consultant, Kenya Youth Organisation, Embu Chapter

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Karani, F. Ogutu, M. (2018). Resource Based Management: A strategic renewal model for
corporates. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management Vol 5, No 3
Karani, F. Gachunga, H. (2018). Value Based Management and Strategic Renewal of Firms in
Kenya. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management Vol 5, No 1
Mucai, P. G. Karani, F. Murigi, L. M (2014) Strategic Organisation Development and Project
Performance in Women-Led Not for Profit Organisations in Isiolo Sub County,
Kenya. International Review of Management & Business Research Vol 3, No 2.
Articles due for publication:

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Karani F. (2024). Regression and Correlation for Social Science Studies: Findings on frameworks
for management models, inertia and renewal. Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Karani, F., (2022, June). Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and Internews Agency Conference, The
politics of Climate Change: How Journalists in East Africa can Scrutinise Women-Led Green
Agendas and Political Candidates (SPEAKER)
Karani, F., (2021, May). Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Africa (ICCASA),
Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN - Cameroon) and Pan African Climate Justice
Alliance Conference (PACJA) Conference: Gender and Climate Change in Africa Conversations
from Science to Art: Leveraging Gender-Based Paradigm for Sustainable Climate Action
(SPEAKER)
Karani, F., (2021, November). The Technical University of Kenya, 1 st International SBMS
Conference 2021: Rethinking Economic and Business Sustainability in Disruptive Times, Evolving
Efficacy of Value-Based Management in the Process of Strategic Renewal, Track 6B Strategic
Management and Governance
Karani, F., (2021, September). Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology, 2 nd
SOBERIC Business Research and Innovation Conference: Innovation, Technology and
entrepreneurship Driven research for a Dynamic Business Environment, The Nexus of Resource-
Based Management and Strategic Renewal in Kenya,
Karani, F., (2018, October). Management Models and Strategic Renewal: The Moderating Influence
of Strategic Inertia. Paper presented at the 5th International and Interdisciplinary Research
Conference (5iiRC2018), Mount Kenya University Main Campus, Thika, Kenya.
Karani, F., (2018, December). Paper ID_W804: Modelling Value-Based Management for Kenya's
Insurance Firms' Strategic Renewal. Paper presented at the 21st Asia-Pacific Conference on Global
Business, Economics, Finance & Social Sciences. Taipei. Taiwan.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
i) Winner - National DIAR Awards, 6th Edition – Gender Equality Champions, March 2024
ii) Winner - Africa Global (AFRIGLO) Women’s Choice Award, February, 2024
iii) Winner - SHE Awards, Social Founder of the Year || Over 30. Courtesy of Founders of the
Year Awards (FOYA), February 2023
iv) Honouree, Women Empowering Women. Courtesy of National Association of Women
Environmentalist (NAWE) and Alliance for Science
v) Recognition, Top 100 Women Leaders in Africa. Courtesy of International Reconnaissance
Centre
vi) 3rd Runners up Nationally, Ms President Season 2 (as at 26th October, 2022). Courtesy of UN
Women, Canadian High Commission, European Union, Media Focus on Africa and KTN
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
INDEPENDENT GENDER EQUALITY & SOCIAL INCLUSION SPECIALIST/CATALYST
Gender Equality Advocacy & Activation
 Reporting to Founding Members
Design and implementation of multilevel, multisectoral and multiagency women-led interventions to
advance gender equality, equity and social inclusion in various sectors such media coverage,
women’s rights, sexual & reproductive health rights, women leadership & politics, women in climate
action.

 Young in Business training and mentorship in enterprise development, digitalization & BCP |
ongoing | 730 ladies
 Menstrual equity and health education for school girls | ongoing | 45% of schools in Embu
visited, over 5000 sanitary towels distributed
 Drafted & presented memoranda to the national multisectoral working group on realization
of ⅔gender rule
 Drafted an online petition to parliament and council of governors to expedite establish pad
banks at the constituencies | 500 signatures reached
 Over 280 hours of broadcasting media advocacy and lobbying on gender equality & equity
 Pioneer of International Men’s Day in Embu County |over 300 men attended, 9 speaker, 30
sponsors/partners
 Co-Founder, Ms & Ms Oriental Pageant to promote gender empowerment and mental
wellness | ongoing
 Community Dialogue on Women and political organization | August 2023 | 80 women,
20.men participants
 Community Dialogue on Women and the Economy | August 2023 | 77 women 21 men
participants
 Community Dialogue on Women and Public Policy | August 2023 | 88 women 20 men
participants
 Community Dialogue on Women and Environment & Food Security | August 2023, 91
women, 13 men participants

UNIVERSITY OF EMBU (2014 - 2022)

Teaching subject areas in community development, sociology of development, gender development
and organizational development. As Assistant Registrar, assisting Office of the Vice-Chancellor and
Department of Corporate Affairs in Administrative Work ensuring inclusion of all PC target such as
gender & PWDs mainstreaming are observed. As a Coordinator, I complemented the work of the
Dean of Students who was male, by looking into and addressing the needs of the female students.

Assistant Registrar
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor

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 Stakeholder Management: multi-level, multi-agency, multi-sectoral planning and stakeholder

engagement, implementation and monitoring of the stakeholder engagement policy,
implementing innovative programmes to sustain harmonious stakeholder relationships
 Work performance: Ensuring alignment of Strategic Plan to QISMS requirements,
Performance Contracts, Service Charter, BCP and other Corporate frameworks.
 ISO Champion: Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of ISO
standards and management systems; Training of students and staff members on ISO
procedures; Compile relevant reports for utilization by management board
 Management Systems Audits: Organizing Quality Management & Information Security
Management System (QISMS) audit(s) processes and activities; Conducting root causes
analysis; Following up for implementation of corrective actions
 Risk Management: Coordinating and participating in the development, implementation,
monitoring, reporting, reviewing and updating of risk management plans; Sensitizing staff on
risk management plan; Policy formulation and review
 Strategic Plan: Formulating, implementing, monitoring and compiling reports on leadership
and governance pillar of the Strategic Plan; Participating in reviewing and updating of the
Strategic Plan
 Corporate Marketing: Collaboratively designing, implementing and evaluating corporate
marketing activities; Initiating effective corporate partnerships and collaborations
 Staff Welfare: Coordinating staff welfare activities; Employee mentorship and training
 Leaders Training: Training of students’ leaders on corporate administrative structure,
protocol and etiquette.
 Corporate Communication: Drafting formal correspondences; Ensuring credible internal and
external corporate communications; Negotiating MOUs for mutual benefit of both parties
 Corporate Events: Planning for corporate events; Effective management of corporate events
 Researching on and designing creative ways of meeting various corporate goals
 Initiating mutually beneficial collaborations and partnerships for the University
 Providing secretariat to various university committees
 Fire marshal and protocol officer
 Any other duty as was allocated to me from time to time
Additional duties
 Lead uditor - Quality Management Systems
 Member - Graduation Organising Committee
 Member - University Naming Committee
 Trainer - ISO Certification and Internal Quality Management System
Voluntary duties
 Trainer of Trainers, National Cohesion
 Chairperson, National Cohesion and Values Committee
 Co-Opted Member, Peace Walk, Embu County

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 Focal Point Person, National Values and Principles of Governance

 Founder - Amani Club
 Organiser – Peace Caravan in conjunction with Bridge Africa
 Secretary, National Cohesion and Values Committee
 Sworn Peace Ambassador
 Scout Leader - University of Embu
 County Scouts Leader - Embu County
 Chairperson - University of Embu Staff Choir
 Facilitator - Career Guidance and Coaching

Recognition(s)
 Pioneer – Sustainable Climate Action in Africa Conference

Collaborations initiated in line with Students’ Development needs

Memorandum of understanding with:
1. Meru National Polytechnic
2. Kenya Association of Women in Tourism
3. United Nations Volunteers Programme
4. Kenya Climate Change Working Group
5. ClimatePal
6. Public Private Partnership on Housing and Accommodation for Students and Staff
7. Higher Education Loans Board
8. Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association

Assistant Lecturer
Main duties research, training, curriculum development, extension and examining.
Coordinator – Student Affairs.
Main duties: managerial, leadership, advisory to top management and ensuring adherence to ISO
9001: 2015 and ISO 27001 standards.
• Preparation of annual development plans University Management approval.
• Development of University policies and Procedures in the University Planning and policy-
making Committee
• Synthesis of statistical data for use in general planning, strategic planning, and budgeting and
sundry management requirement.
• Monitoring resource allocation and utilization in line with the plans of the University
• Determining manpower needs, control and staff management
• Designing and conducting surveys to obtain feedback and ensure the University delivers
quality services to both its internal and external customers

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Chairperson – National Values Committee

Departmental Customer Relations and Complaints Resolution Officer
HELB - Liaison Officer

Additional Duties
Lead auditor - Quality Management Systems
Team leader - Internal Quality Management Systems Audit
Departmental ISO champion
Departmental Risk Register development and monitoring officer
Trainer - ISO Certification and Internal Quality Management System
Secretary - National Cohesion and Integration
Presiding Officer – University Elections
Member - Management Board of Health Services
Member - University Naming Committee
Member - Rules and Regulations Review Committee
Member - Graduation Organising Committee
Member - ISO committee
Member - Service Charter Committee
Member - University Charter Award
Member - University Electoral Commission
Member - Students Disciplinary Committee
Member - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention committee
Member - Cultural Event Organizing committee

Voluntary Duties
Scout Leader - Embu County Scouts
Team Leader - Embu University Scouts
Team Leader - Bamboo Afforestation Initiatives
Participant - Environmental Conservation
Founder - Charter Celebration & Customer Service Week

Recognition(s)
Pioneer - University’s Peer Education and Counselling Programme

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY (2012 – AUGUST 2014)

Coordinator – School of Business and Economics / Ag. Coordinator – School of Social Sciences
Areas under my jurisdiction:
 Human resource needs identification  Projects supervision
and management  Industrial attachment
 Workload allocation  Students’ academic advisory

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 Mentorship of students and staff  Lectures monitoring

 Marking of exams and processing of  Academic trips
results  Online learner support and monitoring
 Examination setting and moderation
Deputy Coordinator –Department of Management
Coordinator - Industrial Attachment
Academic Subject Head – Early Childhood Studies
Assistant lecturer – School of Business (Department of Management)
School of Social Sciences (Department of Sociology & Development Studies)

Memberships
 Post graduate committee
 Research and development committee
 Academic affairs steering committee
 QMS audit team
 Departmental Academic Board
 School Academic Board
 University Examinations Board

Voluntary duties
 Patron - Seventh Day Adventist Students Movement
 Mentorship and career guidance of Students

Projects supervision
 16 bachelors and 6 diploma students – 2013/2014
 5 bachelors and 12 diploma students – 2012/2013

CHUKA UNIVERSITY, KEMU & MERU TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES

Role: Adjunct Faculty
IN SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT [2010 - 2012]
Main purpose of the job: To carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department,
especially in the area of social work, community development and business management.
 To assess students’ work according and to provide comments and feedback to help them
improve.
 To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining
records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
 To encourage good patterns of work and encourage students to become more independent
learners.

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 To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.

 To obtain industrial attachment support and to engage with the industries.
 To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and
building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA [CCS] (2007 - 2010).
Role: Integrated Development & Rural Women Finance Programmes Officer
reporting to the Executive Director and a member of the Regional Rural Micro Finance
Management Board and CCS management team.

Specific duties
Strategic Planning
Spearheading the integration of rural activities into the organizational strategic plan
Managing, mentoring and motivating community programmes staff
Fostering and building strategic partnerships and collaborations for the community programmes

Human Resource
Building community programmes staff capacity through refresher trainings and knowledge
transfer on new developments.
Advising management on the need for recruiting new staff

Communication and Coordination

 Representing the organization and the community programmes in meetings and forums.
 Coordinating with partners to ensure community programmes effectiveness.
 Facilitating the preparation and submission of community programmes reports.

Research, Development and Growth

 Identifying new opportunities for the community programmes
 Vetting community programmes and project proposals from community based organizations
and other departments in preparation for financing by key partners.
 Participating in and facilitating development and review of new product lines, proposals,
policy matters and training materials.
 Community mobilization and motivation for collective action
 Research, development and dissemination of training materials.
 Identifying special training and operational needs for special groups and integrating them
into main community programmes.

FAULU KENYA (2005 - 2007)

Role: Development Finance Officer.
Customer care
 Ensure portfolio growth & management.

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 Dealing with clients directly and responding to their inquiries promptly and accurately
regarding products, services and procedures.
 Providing proper product and service information or otherwise refer clients to my seniors
where need be.

Publicity functions
 Scheduling new and existing clients meetings to review performance, satisfaction and
opportunities.
 Designing presentations of loan products and services on site with clients.
 Liasing between the company and clients for up to date conditions on pricing, services, new
products and dynamic customer needs.
 Undertaking market research to identify target clients, what they need and relate it to
company objectives.

Trainee manager functions

 Day to day decision making and problem solving of Mwea sub-hub activities
 Supervising and operating office cash and budgetary responsibilities efficiently.
 Assisting branch manager in achievement and strategic direction of growth goals.
 Informing manager of employee issues/concerns and contributing solutions to their
resolution.
 Thinking of marketing strategies that would increase brand value and maximize company
visibility and sales.
 Inspect quality of loan applications and processes.
 Ensuring proper stock records and levels are maintained.
 Following managerial instructions and giving attention to details.
 Managing appearance of the office with respect to company priorities and customer service
guidelines.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL – GACHOKA – MASINGA PROGRAM UNIT.

Role: Trainee Programme Officer
I carried out the following duties under the Child Centred Community Development & WASH
Programmatic areas:
 Participatory identification of community needs & resources
 Fundraising and proposal writing for community development projects
 Lobbying and advocacy work
 Carried out a research on socio-economic factors explaining underdevelopment
 Organizing capacity building & mobilization workshops for community, development partners &
staff.
 Facilitating child to child learning and peer education
 Collection, documentation & dissemination of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on
community program progress and evaluation to partners and head office.

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PRIVATE CONSULTANT
 Providing objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value,
maximizing growth or improving the business performance of their clients.
 Identifying issues and forming hypotheses through seminars, workshops and focused group
discussions and communal participation.
 Carrying out research and formulating recommendations/solutions for community problems.
 Running focus groups and facilitating workshops.
 Preparing business proposals/presentations.
 Ensuring the client receives the assistance needed to implement the recommendations/solutions.
 Develop materials used for training.
 Teaching: cultivating learning among the individuals and the groups, including the technical
skills as well as the experiential aspects of courses.
 Preparing evaluative research reports for organization
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

1. National Values Champion nominee in University of Embu by ballot.

2. Best performing department (out of 32) in QMS implementation April 2014 KEBS audit
3. Best performing department (out of 32) in QMS implementation at 92% – February 2014
audit
4. Best performing department (out of 32) in QMS implementation at 98% – December 2013
audit
5. Currently running a school with over 1500 students and ten full time members of staff
6. Graduated 200 undergraduate and 16 post graduate students – December 2013
7. Impacted over 200 young people to in Igembe to pursue higher education.
8. Spearheaded the start up of Faulu’s Mwea office, opened up the portfolio and appointed to
oversee operations
9. Acting Branch Manager in Faulu Kenya
10. Chairperson – Association of Staff Welfare – Embu
11. Achievement of company’s key measurable performance indicators and targets:
12. USAID Parliamentary Service Programme nominee and awardee.
13. Secretary : Social welfare Committee 2003 - 2005 Catholic University of Eastern Africa
14. Coordinator: Cultural Festival 2004 Catholic University of Eastern Africa

PERSONAL PROFILE

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Computer literacy – MS office
 Driving
 Adult training and education
 Report & proposal writing
 Eloquence & public speaking
 Research skills
 Administrative/organisational skills
 Events organization

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 Coaching and mentoring

STRENGTHS
 Ability to work as a team & as an
individual
 Aptitude to work under pressure &
long hours.
 Ability to learn and grasp concepts fast
and share knowledge.
 Attention to facts and keen on details
 Aptitude to seek and offer solutions to
problems.

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PERSONAL VALUES
 Commitment to holistic development  Fairness
 Integrity  Reliability & swiftness

PERSONAL QUALITIES
 Patient  Accountable
 Flexible  Social
 Excellent team player  Passion for results

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Coordinator (2016 - Current) Transformative Women in Leadership Network. Main role: Overall
strategic leadership of the NGO. Contact: Chairman Prof. Eucharia Unoma 0722 721 435

Chairperson (2016-2019) ACK St. Pauls Cathedral Praise and Worship. Contact: Provost Canon
Gichangi 0725631929

Secretary (2015 – current) Young Professionals Forum. Contact: Chairman Mr. Ngari
0722930887

Secretary (2014 – current) Anglican Church of Kenya Board of Education – Embu and Teachers
Association. Contact: Chairman Mr. Kathii 0722 816 967

Church council member (2014 – current) World Harvest Christian Church – Nkubu Contact:
General Overseer and Founding Bishop – Bishop John Whestern 0721 758 410

Member (2015) ACK St. Paul’s Cathedral Strategic Planning Committee Contact: Chairman Mr
G M Karanja 0722 610 946

Speaker (2016)Mariara Girls High School: Career Choice And Mentorship.

Training Facilitator (2015).St. Agnes Girls High School Kiaganari. Induction of 300 students leaders
from Embu County

Key Speaker (2016).Ikuu Boys High School. Training of students leaders from Tharaka Nithi and
Embu County on Role of the student council as school administrators.

Speaker (2016).Kabare Girls’ High School. Traiing of student leaders from Kirinyaga, Embu and
tharaka nithi county.

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Key Speaker (2017).Siakago Boys High School: Career Choice And Mentorship For The 21 st
Century.

Key Speaker and Chief Guest (2017).St. Stephen’s Kangaru Church – Parish Education Day

Key speaker (2012). Career choice and personal development. School leavers forum. A three day
forum organisaed by Caritas Meru in Igembe North District. Contact: Social Development
Director (Meru), Hon J. M’Eruaki 0722 346 028

Motivational speaker (2011). Career development and entrepreneurship: A life Skills Approach.
Young adults forum (Secondary, college and post-college). Kionyo Catholic Church. Contact:
Father-Incharge Fr. Daquin 0724 074 217 or Bro. Kinyua 0723 811 854

Curriculum Developer (2011). Community Development and Social Work. Department Of Education
and Social Sciences. Kenya Methodist University, Meru. Contact: HOD Professor Simon
Thuranira 0724 968 157

Chief Speaker and Facilitator (2011). Drug and Substance Abuse: A Life Skills Approach – Students’
Body of Meru University College of Science and Technology, Tigania. Contact: Mrs Lydia Dean
0727 954 048 or Prof. Gitonga 0722 380 602

Key Speaker (2011). Life Skills – Students’ Body of Meru Technical Training Institute. Contact
Deputy Dean of Students Mrs. Kanyata 0722 586 172

Associate trainer (2011) Leadership, Grievance Handling and Conflict Resolution – Students’
Leaders’ Council Of Meru Technical Training Institute. Contact Dean of Students, Mr. John
Karagara 0722 812 643

Key Facilitator and Speaker (2011). HIV/AIDS And Behaviour Change Communication - Inter-
College BCC Assembly Held At Meru Technical Training Institute Attended By All Colleges And
Universities In Meru. Contact HOD Guidance and Counselling, Mrs. Wahome Kimemia 0721
607 278

Consultant Researcher (2011). Factors Influencing Management of Learning Institutions – A Paper

of the Kenya Methodist University. Contact Lead Researcher, Beth Makau 0727 666 365

Associate Trainer (2010). Trained Staff and community Leaders on Gender Based Violence – A
Three Day Seminar Organized by NPI Africa. Contact Lead trainer, Mr. Kenn Odongo 0722 256
536

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Curriculum Developer (2009) Developed Training Manual on Credit Administration for Anglican
Church of Kenya/CCS. Contact Deputy Programmes Director, Charles Macharia 0202060565

REFEREES
1. Dr. Evangeline Njoka
Former Secretary General
KNATCOM Commission for UNESCO
NAIROBI
Tel. No. 0722 829 710
Email: enjoka@unesco.go.ke
Relationship: Professional & Social
2. Prof. Simon Thuranira
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics)
Meru University of Science and Technology
MERU
Tel. No. 0724 968 157
Email: simonthuranira@yahoo.com
Relationship: Academic & Professional
3. Mr. Simon Gicia
Programme Director
Media Focus on Africa
NAIROBI
Tel. No. 0727896702
Relationship: Official & Development
4. Ms Angela Wambugu
Team Leader, Leadership & Governance
UN Women
NAIROBI
Tel. No. 0722834241
Relationship: Development

DECLARATION
I, Frida Karani, do earnestly and sincerely declare that the particulars set out herein are true and
correct as at 2nd April, 2024

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Valid upto 31-12-2019

THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Certificate of Membership
This is to certify that

FRIDA Karani
was admitted

ASSOCIATE MEMBER
of

THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

on the

21 January, 2019

Membership No: M-62908 CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE HONORARY SECRETARY

Certificate of
Membership
This certifies that
Ms. Frida Wanjiku Karani

Is a member of the Institute of Economic Affairs

in good standing since

18th January 2019

With rights and previleges pertaining thereof.

Membership No.:
ORD/304

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER