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June Chepkemei

June Chepkemei is a dynamic Kenyan communications and strategic marketing leader whose influence spans some of the country’s most high-impact institutions, including the Kenya Investment Authority, Konza Technopolis Development Authority, and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). With a track record of driving national branding and investment promotion, she has earned recognition as one of Africa’s 50 Most Influential CEOs in 2025, a testament to her visionary leadership and results-driven execution.

During her tenure as Acting CEO at KTB, June led a bold repositioning of Kenya as a sustainable, diversified, and globally competitive tourism destination. Through flagship campaigns like Ziara Kenya and the Adventure Tourism Product Club, she helped revive post-pandemic travel confidence and increased Kenya’s visibility in key international markets. Her leadership accelerated stakeholder alignment, revamped digital marketing efforts, and elevated Kenya’s appeal beyond traditional safari narratives, highlighting culture, innovation, and community-based tourism.

June’s broader impact is rooted in her ability to craft compelling narratives that align with national priorities, whether attracting global investors to Konza Technopolis or reimagining the country’s tourism assets. Known for her clarity, strategic foresight, and inclusive leadership style, she continues to shape how Kenya presents itself to the world, as a place of opportunity, resilience, and forward momentum.

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