Annette Kimitei

Annette Kimitei has a diverse and extensive work experience in the security sector. Annette is currently serving as the Chairperson of the KEPSA Security Sector Board, where they address policy and practice in security to create an enabling business environment in Kenya.

Prior to this role, Annette worked as the Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director at Senaca East Africa Limited. Annette also served as the Director of the Protective Security Industry Association and the Private Security Training Academy. Additionally, they held the position of Director of Human Resources & Training/Group HR at Senaca East Africa Limited.

Annette's earlier experience includes working as the Human Resource & Administration Manager at Sentry & Patrols. Annette has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in security training and management throughout their career.

Annette Kimitei has a diverse education history. In 2020-2021, they attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business where they completed the Stanford Seed Transformation Program in Executive Education. In 2018, they enrolled in the Cranfield School of Management and obtained a Certificate in the Directors Leadership program in London. From 2016 to 2018, Annette participated in the Women Directors Leadership Program at the Strathmore Business School (SBS) where they completed an Executive Programme. It is not specified when Annette attended the University of Nairobi, but they obtained a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management. Annette also has a Certificate in Security Management from the Leaders Institute and a Certificate in Board Competence from Oslo and Akershus University College in Norway.

In addition to their formal education, Annette has obtained several certifications. In January 2020, they became a member of ASIS International. Annette also holds a Board Competence certification, obtained in July 2018. Furthermore, Annette has obtained various certifications like Masters in Business Administration- Strategy, Female Future Programme- Board Competence, Higher Diploma in HRM, B.A in Sociology, Counter Terrorism Seminar, Leadership Training for Managers, Certificate in Counselling, Diploma in Public Relations from various institutions, although specific details regarding the institutions and the years of completion are not provided.