Business Monthly magazine recently published a list of our 25 most influential CEOs, and 14 of those selected were women. So good news: in recent years, female representation on boards and in senior management positions in Kenya has been on a steady increase. Yet despite the significant gains made in the past decade or so, many organizations still lack substantial female representation at the senior leadership level.
Looking back at 2022, it is striking how much the world is enduring. 45 million people in 43 nations globally continue to face the risk of starvation. Extreme weather conditions are more common as global temperatures soar, with the Horn of Africa experiencing an unprecedented drought: the worst in over 40 years. What’s more, 1 in 10 people on earth lack access to clean water.
Engineer Patrick Mufwoya is the new Managing Director of Davis & Shirtliff International, a subsidiary of Davis & Shirtliff Group, the oldest and leading water and energy company in Sub Saharan Africa. Mufwoya shared with True Golfer Plus his professional experiences and management skills that he is implementing to turn around Davis & Shirtliff and take it to the next level.
Looking back at 2022, it is striking how much the world is enduring. 45 million people in 43 nations globally continue to face the risk of starvation. Extreme weather conditions are more common as global temperatures soar, with the Horn of Africa experiencing an unprecedented drought: the worst in over 40 years. What’s more, 1 in 10 people on earth lack access to clean water.
As is always the case after the Festive season's holidays and celebrations, the new year seems to start sprinting and already we are in March! The first two months are particularly busy at D&S as we finalise the various new year routines and start executing the Annual Plan, an important tradition being its presentation to all staff to align them with Group priorities.
New product initiatives are what drive all businesses and D&S has been particularly successful in developing its product range over the years. The focus has been on water and energy related products and though a different market profile, D&S is now pleased to announce the launch of the Dayliff DOB Outboard Engines range, which are complementary to the company's internal engine expertise.
D&S Zambia MD Jonathan Mainga has taken the important step of operationalizing the new company head office and distribution center complex on Luanshya road, Lusaka. The large and impressively equipped facility is the Group's second purpose-built fulfillment center to be opened after Tatu City DC in Kenya's Kiambu County opened in 2021 and will serve the Southern cluster of D&S markets including DRC, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.