Kenya: Aggrey Oriwo Appointed New Africa Digital Media Institute CEO

4 May 2023
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Wangeci Thuo

Nairobi — The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) has appointed Aggrey Oriwo as the new chief executive officer.

Oriwo will be taking over from Laila Macharia who moves to chair the board.

He was previously the managing director at global research firm Ipsos, overseeing the East Cluster Business Unit.

"I am incredibly excited by this tremendous opportunity. The world of work and the trajectory of careers are changing, and we must provide fit-for-purpose training in emerging areas," said Oriwo.

He has extensive experience leading digital transformation across business intelligence sectors and the media.

"A strong college sector is essential to the strength of Africa's workforce and it is critical now more than ever to shape our young professionals in a way that they find rewarding demand-driven careers," he added.

Oriwo will lead the expansion of ADMI's digital training solutions designed to help businesses and individuals upskill and reskill in high-demand areas.

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