Job Title: people and culture manager
Company: Kenya Association of Manufacturers
Rachel Kanyolo is the people and culture manager at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).
Before joining KAM, Rachel served as human resources manager at Arc Skills Kenya, working under the Young Africa Works programme by the Mastercard Foundation and the Tumikia Mtoto initiative supported by USAID.
Earlier in her career, Rachel worked as an HR consultant at Mammoth Consulting Africa. She also served as a human resources consultant at Career Management Centre, supporting organisations in performance management and helping employees understand job expectations and organisational goals.
Rachel’s leadership journey includes a brief tenure as HR and administration manager at Borderless Tracking, where she managed recruitment processes and oversaw disciplinary and grievance procedures. Prior to this, she spent more than seven years at CIO Africa by dx5, progressing from HR and administration officer to administration and human resources manager.
Work Experience
2023 – Present: people and culture manager, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)
2020 – 2023: human resources manager, Arc Skills Kenya – Young Africa Works (Mastercard Foundation) and Tumikia Mtoto (USAID)
2019 – 2020: HR consultant, Mammoth Consulting Africa
2018 – 2019: human resources consultant, Career Management Centre
2018: HR and administration manager, Borderless Tracking
2014 – 2018: administration and human resources manager, CIO Africa by dx5
2010 – 2013: HR and administration officer, CIO Africa by dx5
Education
business computing (IT), Makerere University Business School
human resources management, Kenya Institute of Management
cisco certified network associate (CCNA), Strathmore University
About the Organisation
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is a leading business membership organisation representing the interests of the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The association advocates for a conducive business environment, supports industrial growth and promotes sustainable manufacturing practices, playing a critical role in the country’s economic development.
