David Osiany

David Osiany is a Kenyan policy analyst, communications expert, and former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Science in Public Policy from the University of Bristol, England, awarded through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship program. Osiany’s career spans various sectors, including public policy, strategic communications, and government relations. He has served as a special advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister of Kenya, worked for Oxfam GB Pan-African program as a Governance Associate, and held leadership roles in organizations such as PATH, UNDP, UNFPA, and NAIRAS. In 2021, he was appointed as a CAS in the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development, where he contributed to initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) policies and supported small and medium-sized enterprises. Osiany is also the founder and chairman of Crestwood Marketing & Communications Ltd, a communications company based in Nairobi with assignments across the African region. He is recognized for his dedication to public service and his efforts to empower entrepreneurs and promote economic development.