Rachel Karanu

Runner Up Female Leader of the Year

I exemplify outstanding leadership through my transformative impact on Kenya's digital landscape and unwavering commitment to empowering women in business and technology. As Client Partner Lead for East Africa at Aleph Holdings, I drive regional sales growth and manage partnerships with global platforms like TikTok, bringing over two decades of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and business development.

My distinguished recognition includes Top 25 Women in Digital Kenya 2024, Top 25 Digital Heroine in Kenya.

My dedication to advancing women's representation is demonstrated through active support of the 50/50 Women on Boards Nairobi Chapter, the inaugural African chapter launched in October 2024. During International Women's Day 2025, I served as key speaker at The Nairobi Conversation 2025: "Breaking Barriers & Paving the Way," empowering women across Kenya with strategic insights on leveraging social media for board visibility, and delivered impactful presentations at Nation Media Group's IWD celebrations. As a thought leader, I participated as a panelist at the 2nd annual KEPSA SME Conference. I am currently mentoring a Tech Women's Festival winner for one year, demonstrating my commitment to nurturing the next generation of women leaders.

Through my professional excellence advocacy for gender equality, and vision for inclusive digital transformation, I continue to break barriers and pave the way for women leaders across Kenya and beyond.