Jeniffer Cirindi

I am honoured to lead this new chapter for our profession.

The journey ahead is clear: elevate the supply chain profession, empower practitioners, and position Kenya Institute of Supplies Management as a key driver of Kenya’s economic transformation. Together, Let’s build a forward-thinking, globally competitive supply chain agenda for Kenya.

Grounded and ready to elevate supply chain leadership in Kenya and across Africa. From victory comes responsibility, and as a Council, we step into service immediately, guided by integrity, inclusivity and innovation.

“Great leaders don’t run from pressure; they are built for it.”
— John C. Maxwell

This morning, as I sat along the Kilindini Harbor waterfront in Mombasa, I found myself reflecting on a moment from a few years ago—watching a naval submarine glide silently through these same waters.

No noise.
No drama.
Just precision, discipline, and direction.

It struck me as a powerful lesson in leadership, especially within Africa’s complex, high-pressure environments. A submarine does not seek visibility; it is designed for depth. It does not react to surface turbulence; it trusts its strategy, systems, and instruments. It moves forward quietly—built to withstand pressure long before it ever encounters it.

This is how enduring leadership on our continent is shaped:

Not through noise, but through .
Not through reaction, but through .
Not through shortcuts, but through .

Impact doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes, it moves steadily beneath the surface—until the results speak for themselves.

With gratitude and humility, I accept the mandate to serve as Council Chair of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).

This win is about building a more inclusive, professional and future-ready KISM for all. Thank you for your support and belief in this vision. Let’s move forward together.

TOWARDS A STRENGTHENED KISM OF GREATER INTEGRITY, INCLUSION & INNOVATION

Fellow Supply Chain Professionals,

I am deeply humbled, yet exceedingly honored by your bestowment of such a noble responsibility of leading Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) on me. I
wish to express my sincerest gratitude to you all who participated in this election. Your participation, regardless of the candidate you supported, was itself a demonstration of a desire for a better KISM. It was a patriotic act that showed how much you all valued our professional organization.

The results are out and whereas I am favored by a majority of
you to lead this great organization, I must admit that I contended with truly worthy opponents. Each of them spelled their desire for KISM and whereas we may not have agreed on everything, it was obvious that we all had a shared purpose: strengthening and elevating KISM. As such, I congratulate my colleagues Moses Allan Omondi, Andrew Ashene and Jeremiah Nthusi, OGW for standing up to be counted, and for posting great results.

I wish to assure all who supported my fellow contenders, that in
my victory you are safe. In my leadership, you will all be accommodated. When I ran on the principle of Inclusion, I meant it. I knew that in moments such as this I’d be called to include all perspectives and everyone, so that we can build a stronger body. This same creed rings true, for the supply chain professionals who have felt left out by the design of our rules and policies. We will endeavor to include all professionals regardless of age, qualifications, cadre and other metrics.

Similarly, I am blessed to be joined by a fiery and visionary council. Whereas I will be leading this amazing council, I assure them that I will be a listening leader, and leader who is willing to boldly fight for his people.

We are going to embark on rebranding KISM to regain its mojo.
We will work to elevate ourselves to be known as professionals
of integrity and great ethics, reminding the nation that we cherish the tenets of Chapter 6 of the constitution and would love to be counted as contributors to greater nation from that perspective. We will also embrace innovation in designing our CPDs, delivering our mandate and realigning our policies to the global standards of practice.

Similarly, I look forward to working with all of us in mainstreaming KISM in supply chain conversations at the policy-making tables, building a closer relationship with government as well as private sector, and broadening our stakeholder engagement across the width and breadth of our practice. This, we hope to achieve, by listening to one another, learning from each other, and meaningfully engaging one another.

Ladies and gentlemen, I call on us all to rally together for this cause and build a KISM that’s stronger than we ever knew. Let us build up on the gains from the previous council, as we bring new ideas to this body.

Allow me to congratulate the outgoing council for the great work they have been able to do, especially my predecessor who brought in a strong private sector lens into our perspectives as a council. You, ladies and gentlemen, are etched in the history of KISM as doers.

Finally, allow me to thank my campaign secretariat, my mobilizers, and leaders across the country who overtly supported our campaign. My gratitude goes to H.E Cecily Mbarire (Governor of Embu County), Hon. Hon Millie Odhiambo Mabona, MP (Minority Chief Whip of the National Assembly); H.E. Wilberforce Kitiezo (Deputy Governor Vihiga County); Capt. William K. Ruto, AFNI, MBS (MD of Kenya Ports Authority) and Everlyne Shigoli (GM Supply Chain Management - KPA). I also specially recognize my campaign, brand and communication strategists, Crestwood Marketing & Communications Ltd, for delivering a memorable, outstanding and highly professional campaign that greatly contributed to this victory.

Most importantly, I thank CPSP Elvina Osodo and Dr. Paul Kituyi Mutali who shared in my vision and were fervent co-crusaders of the 3i agenda. In them, I had true stalwarts of change and progress, and though their vision may not have materialized now, their aspirations are captured in mine.

Lastly, I wish us a great start to the year 2026 and look forward to an incredible stint as your leader and colleague.

Sincerely,
Jenifer Cirindi Njiru, CPSP-K
KISM Council Chair (2026-2029)

Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your participation. Thank you for believing in a stronger Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).

This election was not just about leadership; it was about the direction of KISM and the future of the supply chain profession in Kenya.

The real work begins now. Together, let us take supply chain management to greater heights.

IMARISHA KISM - Inclusivity • Integrity • Innovation

I humbly ask for your support.
🗳 Vote Jeniffer Cirindi Njiru, CPSP-K
For KISM Council Chairperson

📅 KISM Elections: 14–16 January 2026

Let us take supply chain management to greater heights, together.
IMARISHA KISM - Inclusivity • Integrity • Innovation