Senator Tabitha Karanja

Senator Tabitha Karanja is a phenomenal Kenyan industrialist, a pioneering corporate titan, and a formidable political force. Widely recognized as one of Africa’s most inspirational business minds, she currently serves as the Senator for Nakuru County and the Deputy Majority Leader in the Kenyan Senate. A true definition of a passionate trailblazer, Senator Tabitha made global headlines as the founder and longtime CEO of Keroche Breweries. She famously shook the continent's manufacturing landscape by breaking an 80-year-old multinational monopoly, proving that local African enterprises can scale to world-class heights. In recognition of her monumental contributions to Kenyan industry and economic growth, she was conferred the national honor of Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS). Beyond her legislative and corporate achievements, she is a deeply committed philanthropist and mentor. Through the Keroche Foundation, she actively empowers upcoming youth and female entrepreneurs with the tools to innovate and create generational wealth. Senator Tabitha masterfully bridges grassroots economic understanding with high-level policy innovation and national leadership. She joins our stage to speak with unparalleled authority on industrial growth, strategic leadership, and breaking boundaries in both business and governance. Prepare to be inspired by a living legend who rewrote the rules of enterprise!