This archive report was first published on 8 August 2020.
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has been nominated for the prestigious African Business Leadership Awards 2020. The award recognizes state or regional governors in Africa who have contributed to the economic growth of their domain.
According to the African Leadership Magazine, the eventual winner of this category will be decided through a voting process that ends on Monday, August 10. The magazine has set up a website for Kenyans to vote for Kinyanjui, who is competing alongside Ben Ayade, the governor of Cross Rivers State in South Africa, and David Makhura, the Premier of Gauteng Province in South Africa.
Ben Ayade, a Professor of Microbiology, is known for his innovations towards the industrial revolution in his State, while David Makhura has been recognized for his efforts in fighting unemployment in Gauteng. Kinyanjui, a first-term governor, has been praised for his leadership in driving investment in Nakuru and increasing commercial activities in the region.
Published on August 8, 2020.
