Nana Wanjau (26 October 1979) is a Kenyan philanthropist.[1][2]
Nana Wanjau | |
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| Born | 26 October 1979 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, Business leader |
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| Known for | Women's empowerment |
Nana serves as chief gender officer at Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry since March 2023.[3] Addition to this, since January 2023, she is vice president at Commonwealth Businesswomen Network for Africa.[4] [5]Between 2015 and 2016, she was president of Rotary club of Nairobi East.[6] Nana is the winner of 2019 East Africa Woman Leadership Award.[7][8][9]As a philanthropist, Nana contributed to welfare of others by founding non-profit organizations and businesses including PowerWoman International (NGO for women empowerment), Branding Beyond Borders (network for various professionals), and Saltaway Investments Ltd, a Kenyan real estate company.[10][11]
Biography edit
Nana was born on October 26, 1979, to a Kenyan father and a Tanzanian mother; at early age, she was raised by her grandmother in Bukoba, Tanzania. After her high school years, Nana went to stay with her mother in Lusaka, Zambia. Her mother, a medical doctor, influenced her to enroll to medical college and study medicine. Nana attended the program for 1 year before dropping out of college. Subsequently, she moved to Ivory Coast where her father was based, at the age of 21, her father’s work brought him back home, so Nana came to Kenya and settled.[1]
Career edit
Nana served as president of Rotary club of Nairobi East, Kenya for one year long, from 2015 until 2016; she has been a member of the community since 2005.[12] [13]In January 2023, she was appointed as vice president at Commonwealth Businesswomen Network Africa, an affiliate of Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network. Additionally, she has been chief gender officer at Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry since March 2023.[14]
Personal life edit
Nana is married to Raymond Wanjau, whom she met at the celebration of her 21 years birthday, the couple has two children together.[13][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ashley, Diana (2017-07-01). "Nana's Dedicated Service to Ostracized Widows". Mkazi Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "NANA WANJAU Woman without limits – Parents Africa". parentsafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Our Team - Pan African Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Susan Nyawira, The star (2019-08-21). "Kenya launches the Commonwealth Business Women Network". The Star. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Commonwealth Business Women Africa signs deal to equip 1 million girls with coding skills". Citizen Digital. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Nana Wanjau » Rotary Club of Nairobi East". Rotary Club of Nairobi East. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Nana Wanjau – Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade". Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Wanjau, Nana (2023-09-08). "Women of the Global South Are Key to the Energy Transition". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Motivational speaker Wale Akinyemi Inspires". The Star. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ Ogina, Elvis. "Agency to train women in business". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "How I moved on after losing my husband at 15 »". 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Nana Wanjau takes over as Rotary Club president - Business Today Kenya". 2015-06-01. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ a b "MEET THE COVER MODELS – Parents Africa". parentsafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Nana Wanjau". Modern Diplomacy. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2024-02-11.