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Conducts economic analysis of merger applications, assesses market structure and competitive effects, and prepares case reports. Contributed to strategic planning and developed Quality Management System procedures that shortened case review turnaround by 18%.

Analysed merger applications, authored assessment reports, and led investigations into mergers implemented without approval. Contributed to Joint Venture Guidelines and aligned procedures with ISO 9001:2015, raising compliance awareness by 32% through stakeholder workshops.

Investigated buyer power issues and contributed to enforcement actions within the Competition Authority of Kenya.

Reviewed consumer protection cases, engaged consumer groups, and investigated alleged breaches of consumer rights. Designed and facilitated training content for a capacity building workshop, with over 78% of participants rating the training as useful.

Volunteered as a student, supporting university activities and initiatives.

Provided volunteer support to the Competition Authority of Kenya.

Master's degree in Management and Organizational Development from United States International University - Africa, completed in 2024.

Attended the Case Handlers Workshop in Lusaka, Zambia in July 2023.

Certified as a Fire Marshall in April 2022.

Completed the Senior Management Course in November 2021.

Completed Kenya Sign Language training in 2021.

Completed the Competition Policy in the Digital Age course in March 2020.

Attended the ICN Merger Workshop in Melbourne, Australia in January 2020.

Certified as a Quality Management System Auditor in January 2020.

Completed the Internet of Things (IoT) course in February 2020.

Bachelor of International Business Administration with a focus on Finance from United States International University - Africa, completed in 2019.

Attended the Capacity Building Workshop for Consumer Bodies in March 2019.

Completed the Big Data course in November 2019.

Completed the Auditing Course Standards in November 2019.