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Benson Karanja Kiarie

Kenya

Benson Karanja Kiarie Member since 15/09/2025

Vantage Africa School of Leadership

CEO

Fields of Expertise

  • Leadership & Training: Over 12 years of experience developing transformational leaders and training 1,000+ professionals across sectors.
  • Strategic Management: Skilled in setting organizational strategic goals, budgets, and execution of business development and marketing plans.
  • Operations Management: Experienced in creating and refining systems and processes for efficient day-to-day operations.
  • Project & Performance Management: Strong in initiating and monitoring projects, designing M&E systems, performance appraisals, and ensuring accountability.
  • Business Development: Expert in market research, partnership building, and revenue generation strategies.
  • Financial Management: Experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and ensuring timely disbursements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Networking: Proven ability to establish partnerships with governments, NGOs, and corporates.
  • Training & Facilitation: Designed and delivered numerous training programs in leadership, M&E, resource mobilization, proposal development, SPSS, personal branding, etc.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving: Adept at diagnosing organizational challenges and designing evidence-based solutions.
  • Human Resource & People Management: Mentoring, performance review, and aligning staff with organizational objectives.

    Work Experience Highlights
     
  • Founder & CEO, Vantage Africa School of Leadership (2020–Present)
    1. Leads vision, strategy, and execution of training, consultancy, and leadership programs.
    2. Oversees open, in-house, and consultancy programs (M&E systems, strategic plans, 360° appraisals).
    3. Established a 150+ member Leaders Online Book Club to promote transformational leadership.
  • Head of Business Development & Operations (Consultant), CDI Africa Coaching Group (2019)
    1. Led strategic planning, financial systems, people management, and business development.
    2. Built organizational brand and partnerships, improved client relationship management.
  • Regional Manager, Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), Rift Valley & Western Region (2018)
    1. Supervised operations across 7 branches in 23 counties with 400+ staff.
    2. Expanded partnerships with counties, NGOs, corporates; signed 60+ contracts.
    3. Developed high-performing monitoring tools and boosted student recruitment.
  • Branch Manager, KIM Nanyuki Branch (2015–2018)
    1. Increased revenue by 610% in one year and expanded into Northern Kenya.
    2. Introduced diploma programs in local workplaces; authored 5-year strategic plan.
  • Training Officer, KIM Meru Branch (2013–2015)
    1. Oversaw lecturers, curriculum development, and efficiency improvements (500% gain in one year).
  • Education Officer, Windle Trust Kenya, Dadaab Refugee Camps (2010–2013)
    1. Managed English Language, Girl Child Education, and Scholarship programs.
    2. Designed training for refugee youth, teachers, and women; supervised secondary school departments.
  • Other Roles:
    1. High School Teacher & Youth Representative, Windle Trust Kenya (2012).
    2. English Language Instructor, Windle Trust Kenya (2010–2011).
    3. Graduate Teacher, Shiners Girls High School, Nakuru (2009).