Job Title: head of human resources
Company: Unilever
Lily Njagi is the head of human resources for Kenya and Uganda at Unilever.
Before taking on her current role, Lily was global HRBP – Africa, NALI & METU at Unilever. She previously served as a people partner at the company.
Earlier, Lily spent more than five years at Mediamax Network, where she progressed from HR and administration deputy manager to senior HRBP.
She began her HR career at Milele FM, where she worked as a human resources administrator.
Work Experience
2025–Present: head of human resources, Kenya & Uganda, Unilever
2023–2025: global HRBP – Africa, NALI & METU, Unilever
2019–2023: people partner, Unilever
2018–2019: senior HRBP, Mediamax Network
2013–2017: HR & admin – deputy manager, Mediamax Network
2008–2012: human resources administrator, Milele FM
Education
2019–2022: MSci, management and organisational development, United States International University – Africa
2016–2017: Higher diploma, human resources management and services, College of Human Resource Management
2001–2005: Bachelor of arts, social sciences, University of Nairobi
About the Company
Unilever is a global consumer goods company with brands across categories including beauty and wellbeing, personal care, home care, and nutrition. It operates in markets around the world, including Kenya and Uganda.
