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- [The starter pack guide on Shareholding for Founder-led start ups in Kenya](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-starter-pack-guide-on-shareholding-for-founder-led-start-ups-in-kenya/) - Establishing a startup is often fueled by a “move fast and break things” energy. But if there is one thing you shouldn’t break early on, it’s your capital structure.As a founder, you aren’t just building your dream; you’re building a legal entity. The Kenyan Companies Act (No. 17 of 2015), specifically Sections 392 to 403,
- [Vision Casting: From growth to scale- a playbook to building a high value Governance Firm](https://akiraconsult.ke/vision-casting-from-growth-to-scale-a-playbook-to-building-a-high-value-governance-firm/) - Vision Casting: From growth to scale- a playbook to building a high value Governance Firm It is that time of year where laptops are shutting down and thoughts are wavering to ‘is this a 2025 or 2026 matter?’ 🙂. While those holiday thoughts are valid, we are at the reflection point, where we decide on
- [Tech Governance at the Board Table: Why the Modern Company Secretary is the Quiet Powerhouse](https://akiraconsult.ke/tech-governance-at-the-board-table-why-the-modern-company-secretary-is-the-quiet-powerhouse/) - In today’s hyper-digital business environment, technology is not just an operational enabler—it is a core governance issue. Boards are being forced to think beyond strategy and financial oversight and pay closer attention to technology risks, digital ethics, cyber resilience and data stewardship. This is where Technology Governance comes in. Technology Governance is the framework through
- [When the Boardroom Talks Capital: Understanding Share Capital Reorganisation in Private Limited Companies](https://akiraconsult.ke/when-the-boardroom-talks-capital-understanding-share-capital-reorganisation-in-private-limited-companies/) - Recently, I was being considered for appointment as a Company Secretary in a private limited company. During the discussion, one question stood out: “Do we really need a Company Secretary?” Under Section 243 of the Companies Act, 2015, a private company must appoint a Company Secretary if its paid-up share capital is Kshs 5 million
- [Governance Take-Aways from the 2025 Central Bank of Kenya AI Adoption Survey: A Board's Mandate.](https://akiraconsult.ke/governance-take-aways-from-the-2025-central-bank-of-kenya-ai-adoption-survey-a-boards-mandate/) - This week Patricia Wanjama was honored to train the Board of a leading Kenyan Bank on AI Governance. The training was themed ‘AI Governance Frameworks for Resilient and Ethical Banking’. This was a training highlight and we thought to share our take outs. Read on for summary findings from the survey 🙂 ✅ 66% of
- [Turning Feedback into Fuel: How Boards Can Shape High-Performance Cultures:](https://akiraconsult.ke/turning-feedback-into-fuel-how-boards-can-shape-high-performance-cultures/) - Recently, our Patricia Wanjama was part of a governance audit feedback session where some of the staff’s candid observations triggered strong emotional reactions. The CEO felt the report was too harsh and that the tone of the report had come across as judgmental. This observation by the CEO, also the organisation’s founder, was a reminder
- [Leadership at the Crossroads: Navigating Governance Challenges in Kenyan State Corporations](https://akiraconsult.ke/leadership-at-the-crossroads-navigating-governance-challenges-in-kenyan-state-corporations/) - Patricia Wanjama recently assessed a State Corporation where the Chair confided that he felt helpless in executing best practice governance His concerns were real:* How do you drive independence when your tenure isn’t secure?* How do you hold management accountable when they know your stay may be short?* How do you focus on long-term strategy
- [Should we go back to in-person (Board) meetings?](https://akiraconsult.ke/should-we-go-back-to-in-person-board-meetings/) - As governance professionals offering Board Services, there has been a shift in the scope of work and indeed the perceived lower value of the service(s), now that some Board meetings are mostly virtual. This perception, in our view is misplaced, as the same pre, post and in meeting services offered by corporate secretaries remain, despite
- [How is your Board contributing to human capital happiness??](https://akiraconsult.ke/how-is-your-board-contributing-to-human-capital-happiness/) - Yes, you read that right. Happiness? Is that a real Board Mandate? The short answer to that question is yes! The Board should be concerned with the general satisfaction of the human elements in an organisation. On the national and global scale, countries are now measuring their Gross National Happiness in addition to Gross National
- [The door into ESG: the Role of the Board and the CEO](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-door-into-esg-the-role-of-the-board-and-the-ceo/) - We know, everywhere we look we are inundated with conversations sustainability and ESG- Environmental Social and Governance. Despite this becoming the ‘new kid on the governance block’ sometimes getting started is the hardest thing. So what next for a Board that has invested in an ESG training, what next for a CEO or Company Secretary?
- [Your network is your networth; a look at Stakeholder management & Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/your-network-is-your-networth-a-look-at-stakeholder-management-governance/) - This quote by Tim Saunders, former Chief Solutions Officer (?) of Yahoo, best selling author and key note speaker; advocates that leaders should deepen their relationships as they expand their collaborative spaces to solve the toughest challenges. Board Members are often the prized network of a CEO and upon whom the CEO relies upon for
- [Budgeting is part of Good Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/budgeting-is-part-of-good-governance/) - So this post should ideally be a month or so late for the creme de la creme of companies as the Budgeting process should ideally be done as part of the opening tasks of the 4th quarter. Nonetheless, better late than never for those organisations that are deep in the budgeting or budget approval process.
- [Is your Board helping Kenya get off the FATF Grey List?](https://akiraconsult.ke/is-your-board-helping-kenya-get-off-the-fatf-grey-list/) - So here we are, with more agenda items for your Board to tackle in the next financial year. We know, the Secretary is just about to sign off the Board Almanac for the following financial year, but if we are honest, the Board could benefit from a new area of compliance to review, and one
- [16 days of Activism 2024 hashtag#Noexcuse. What can we do in Governance?](https://akiraconsult.ke/16-days-of-activism-2024-hashtagnoexcuse-what-can-we-do-in-governance/) - We are coming to the end of the 16days of Activism against Domestic violence (November 25th 2024 to December 10th 2024) and we wish to answer the question ‘what does governance have to do with it??’ At the national level, Kenya is yet to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention C190- The Violence and
- [How to be a Champion of Governance Award Winner- tips and tricks](https://akiraconsult.ke/how-to-be-a-champion-of-governance-award-winner-tips-and-tricks/) - The just concluded Institute of Certified Secretaries Corporate Governance Awards (COG Awards) where our lead consultant Patricia Wanjama played the triple role as trainer of assessors, acted as an assessor and also assisted in the quality assurance process as part of the analysis of the assessments, culminating with a presentation to the jury, was indeed
- [What is the State of Corporate Governance In Kenya? Akira Consult POV](https://akiraconsult.ke/what-is-the-state-of-corporate-governance-in-kenya-akira-consult-pov/) - A summary on the The Report on The State of Corporate Governance Practices of Issuers of Securities to the Public in Kenya 2024 A happy not so new year 2025 to you! We crossed over well and Akira Consult Limited is looking forward to being of service to you this year. To get acquainted with
- [To have an Advisory Board or upgrade to a Governing Board?](https://akiraconsult.ke/to-have-an-advisory-board-or-upgrade-to-a-governing-board/) - Looking back, in July 7, 2023 we authored a post where we debunked the Board Myths for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as they are defined under the Micro and Small Enterprises Act 55 of 2012. To recap, our take was that Micro enterprises (1 to 10 employees)do not require a board, and to
- [AI and Governance: Takeouts from the AI Summit Feb 10th and 11th 2025](https://akiraconsult.ke/ai-and-governance-takeouts-from-the-ai-summit-feb-10th-and-11th-2025/) - This past week in France- Paris, over 100 countries were represented on an inclusive basis to share their commitment to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their jurisdictions. These were questions that the AI summit was looking to answer:1. How can AI be developed across the world with no county left behind? As it
- [The intersection between Governance and Corporate Culture](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-intersection-between-governance-and-corporate-culture/) - ‘…….Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ is one of the most popular sayings by management consultants, heavily borrowed from Mr. Peter Drucker, management consultant extraordinaire, educator and author. At Akira Consult Limited when we have the honor to train Boards, we always remind the Board Members that one of the most impactful roles that the Board
- [Resilience- a personal journey and a governance requirement](https://akiraconsult.ke/resilience-a-personal-journey-and-a-governance-requirement/) - We have all been through experiences which threaten to knock us down, kill our spirit and threaten our peace and sanity. What is more harmful for me are experiences that make me doubt myself and my path, wrecking havoc on my soul. Granted some experiences need to be painful for us to learn the lesson(s)
- [Happy International Womens Day 2025! hashtag#accelerateaction](https://akiraconsult.ke/happy-international-womens-day-2025-hashtagaccelerateaction/) - Being a woman and being in governance ( Akira Consult Limited ), days like these bring mixed feelings and moments for reflection. Majorly, these feelings are joy and amazement. Joy because.. ‘man, I feel like a woman’ – cue in the Shania Twain Song….’Lets go girls!’ 🎶 . This joy stems from the realisation that
- [Who is going to tell the 'Emperor' that he is 'without clothes'?](https://akiraconsult.ke/who-is-going-to-tell-the-emperor-that-he-is-without-clothes/) - The other day, I was in a meeting listening in to a Boardroom conversation where a couple of consultants had been invited to listen and give their views as to what strategic, organisational, governance, human resource and capital adjustments they should make as an organisation in order to propel them into the next phase of
- [The state of Governance in the Kenyan Pensions Industry.](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-state-of-governance-in-the-kenyan-pensions-industry/) - The state of Governance in the Kenyan Pensions Industry. This week, our lead consultant Patricia Wanjama under the kind invite from Zurit Consulting. had the honor of discussing corporate governance from a Pensions standpoint to Trustees representing various schemes around the Country, and as well members to various Schemes. The training objectives briefly included:# A
- [The Caretaker Board- hashtag#Following the KUSCCO saga](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-caretaker-board-hashtagfollowing-the-kuscco-saga/) - We are catching up with the highly publicized failure of the Apex Society- KUSCCO; a symbol of unity and trust for the Co-operative Movement and to its beneficial member- the Sacco and Co-op Members. The allegations are devastating, the figures involved jaw dropping and the action swift. Investigations, probes and a change of guard- pacifying
- [Board Papers- the communication tool that is taken for granted](https://akiraconsult.ke/board-papers-the-communication-tool-that-is-taken-for-granted/) - One of the meaningful collaborations this past week was under the kind invitation of Capita Registrars Limited, to train on how to communicate well with their Board through their Board Papers. The training needs assessment had revealed that management wanted to understand how to author impactful Board Packs and how to communicate their plans around
- [From Data privacy into AI, an inflection point for Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/from-data-privacy-into-ai-an-inflection-point-for-governance/) - It has been said that ‘data is the new oil’ and that ‘AI is the future’. For us at Akira Consult Limited we have been deep in our digital era 🙂 and to say that we are excited about the information age would be an understatement. The dust is settling on data privacy in Kenya
- [Decisions, decisions, how is your board making them?](https://akiraconsult.ke/decisions-decisions-how-is-your-board-making-them/) - As corporate governance becomes increasingly important, shareholders, beneficiaries and owners want to see that a decision made on their behalf has been well thought through and is ultimately beneficial. Other stakeholders, such as funders, local communities and the media may also take a major interest in a particular board decision. It is therefore essential that
- [All about Board Committees: the winning tool for a Board.](https://akiraconsult.ke/all-about-board-committees-the-winning-tool-for-a-board/) - A question was raised as we were discussing the set up of a certain board. The founder was curious as to how many board committees the Board needed to guide how many Board members were needed. Since we prefer to educate and thereafter execute, we sought to shed light on the purpose of Board Committees
- [Would your Independent Directors win a Corporate Governance Award?](https://akiraconsult.ke/would-your-independent-directors-win-a-corporate-governance-award/) - This week, Akira Consult Limited through its Lead Trainer Patricia Wanjama was invited to train assessors by the Institute of Certified Secretaries, who on behalf of the institute shall be assessing organisations, who have submitted themselves to scrutiny, in the hope of being awarded for best governance practices in the Corporate Governance Awards in November
- [Learning by doing: Testing the ESG Materiality Framework on Religious Organisations](https://akiraconsult.ke/learning-by-doing-testing-the-esg-materiality-framework-on-religious-organisations/) - At Akira Consult Limited we are passionate about Sustainability, and when we come across new information in this ever expanding field, we test it. This article is inspired by Harvard Business School whose article on ‘How ESG Issues Become Financially Material to Corporations and Their Investors’ was shared by a friend, Margaret Kariuki, who herself
- [Choosing your (Board) fighters- An analogy on how to pick your Board members well.](https://akiraconsult.ke/choosing-your-board-fighters-an-analogy-on-how-to-pick-your-board-members-well/) - As a nation (Kenya) we had been waiting with bated breath as the President took the time to reconstitute his cabinet, following weeks of online discussions and ‘directives’ given by the GenZ populace. The youth had, through social media, demanded for an entire overhaul of the cabinet and given direction on their preferred qualities on
- [What is the place for national and geo-politics in the Governance and Corporate spaces?](https://akiraconsult.ke/what-is-the-place-for-national-and-geo-politics-in-the-governance-and-corporate-spaces/) - Well…..these are interesting times indeed! There are many social and political issues bedeviling us in this season; showcasing the best and the worst of governance. If it isn’t the wars in Ukraine, Gaza or the conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, the Sahel region and in Congo, it seems that we humans are in a perpetual state
- [Whatever happened to Good Governance? A representation to Kenya's Leaders, June 2024.](https://akiraconsult.ke/whatever-happened-to-good-governance-a-representation-to-kenyas-leaders-june-2024/) - This week has been forever etched in history and shall go down as one where all these mental wellness truths hit home- unfortunately. Maya Angelou called it when she said “When someone shows you who they are, believe them- the first time”. Maya Angelou also said “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
- [Exploring Board, CEO, and Chair Dynamics in Corporate Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/exploring-board-ceo-and-chair-dynamics-in-corporate-governance/) - This week, we delve into the interconnectedness among the Board, CEO, and Chair within the corporate governance setting of an organization. The distinct roles of the Board of Directors signify its strategic, guiding, and supervisory functions in managing an organization. In Kenya, we adhere to the unitary board system, comprising the Chair, independent non-executive directors,
- [Power moves for the Chair- How to deal with disruptive Board Members:](https://akiraconsult.ke/power-moves-for-the-chair-how-to-deal-with-disruptive-board-members/) - Many are the times that a Board meeting is almost taken over due to a tense discussion not handled well, or a Board Member not presenting their thoughts well, without necessarily attacking others or personalizing issues. In this case, it is the responsibility of the Chair to take control of the meeting and manage the
- [Simplifying Corporate Governance for Group Companies](https://akiraconsult.ke/simplifying-corporate-governance-for-group-companies/) - Recently at Akira Consult Limited , we’ve found that many Clients, who serve as the ‘Parents’ of Group entities, have been operating based on “mutual understanding”. This approach has raised questions about authority and responsibility within the Group and its subsidiaries. In our effort to support Clients, we came across a valuable paper by Takahiro
- [Clarity on the Capital Markets (Public Offers Listing and Disclosures)regulations 2023](https://akiraconsult.ke/clarity-on-the-capital-markets-public-offers-listing-and-disclosuresregulations-2023/) - Recently, at Akira Consult Limited, we found ourselves surprised when we confidently stated that the most crucial local corporate governance guidance was the Capital Markets Code of Corporate Governance Practices of Issuers of Securities to the Public 2015 (referred to as “The Code”). However, we were alerted of an article Business Daily Africa where it
- [The changing seasons on the Board Lifecycle](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-changing-seasons-on-the-board-lifecycle/) - Like all things that grow, the life of a Board is lived out in seasons. There is a time to watch and learn and then there is the time to stop watching from the balcony and get on the dancefloor with management. Each of these seasons are determined with the stage in which an organisation
- [Onboarding of New Directors to the Board- The Company Secretary as the Boards HR manager.](https://akiraconsult.ke/onboarding-of-new-directors-to-the-board-the-company-secretary-as-the-boards-hr-manager/) - When training advanced level Certified Public Secretary students, it always comes as a surprise on the diverse range of skillsets that a Company Secretary (CS) needs to have in order to remain a valued member of the board and of executive management. Some of these skillsets (apart from being the governance expert in the room)
- [Board Dynamics- The fly on the wall in all Boardroom conversations.](https://akiraconsult.ke/board-dynamics-the-fly-on-the-wall-in-all-boardroom-conversations/) - This Q1 season has had us going deeper, learning and unlearning (yes, we are now heavy on the trending buzzwords 😎 ) on the things we knew as Governance Practitioners, but did not have the language for. Thanks to lecturing the Advanced Level Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) Course at the Kenya School of Law, one
- [Championing Inclusion on International Women's Day 2024: Celebrating Progress in Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/championing-inclusion-on-international-womens-day-2024-celebrating-progress-in-governance/) - Happy International Women’s Day 2024! Today, we unite in championing the #inspireinclusion of women across all facets of life—be it economic empowerment, talent development, decision-making, infrastructure development, healthcare choices, sustainable agriculture and food choices, education, arts & creative promotion, and leadership and governance. Embracing this holistic vision creates a more inclusive and equitable world for
- [Unlocking Success: Navigating the Annual General Meeting (AGM) with Finesse](https://akiraconsult.ke/unlocking-success-navigating-the-annual-general-meeting-agm-with-finesse/) - As the AGM season approaches, companies and organizations are gearing up to convene their annual general meetings—an opportune occasion for the organization to interface with its major stakeholders, provide performance updates, seek approval for its forthcoming fiscal year’s operations, and officially confirm its leadership through elections. Crucially, the AGM functions as a re-commitment of leadership
- [Embracing AI in Boardroom Efficiency: Are We Ready for AI-Generated Minutes?](https://akiraconsult.ke/embracing-ai-in-boardroom-efficiency-are-we-ready-for-ai-generated-minutes/) - The evolving digital landscape has made it imperative for Boardrooms to embrace digital proficiency, leading to the enlistment of tech-savvy, younger board members. This infusion of technology expertise within the Boardroom is crucial for anticipating future disruptions and challenging the organization to effectively leverage digital and technology for enhanced performance. At Akira Consult Limited, we
- [Organisational Governance- a separate practice from Corporate Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/organisational-governance-a-separate-practice-from-corporate-governance/) - This past week, Akira Consult Ltd, through Patricia Wanjama had the amazing opportunity at Strathmore Business School Admin to share thoughts on Organizational Governance with an elite group of Senior Leaders from a non-profit organisation. This was after the leaders had been taken through a course on Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership by a leading
- ["Through the Chair": The Crucial Role of Effective Leadership in Board Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/through-the-chair-the-crucial-role-of-effective-leadership-in-board-governance/) - Imagine this scenario: The appointed board hashtag#chairperson , in an unnamed State Corporation, is failing to demonstrate adequate leadership, causing a loss of respect among the board members. In response, the CEO has stepped in as the de-facto Chair, striving to prevent a complete collapse in corporate governance. In hashtag#Kenya, where the European model is
- [The Age Factor in Board Diversity](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-age-factor-in-board-diversity/) - Boardroom diversity remains a pivotal subject for governance professionals, particularly in the context of gender, age, culture, race, and the diversity of professional skills and experiences. Assessing the hashtag#diversityequityinclusion of your Board entails a comprehensive review of academic qualifications, skills, knowledge, age, gender, experience, and nationality/cultural background. While considerable attention is rightfully placed on gender
- [Evaluating your Board Structure for Optimal Performance](https://akiraconsult.ke/evaluating-your-board-structure-for-optimal-performance/) - In a recent lecture session on Boardroom Dynamics powered by Patricia Wanjama, we encountered an enlightening diagram. As a hashtag#companysecretary , you might have experienced the frustration of a tense Board Meeting, leading to decisions influenced by the personalities and behaviors of the Board and its members. This interplay of factors is what we now
- [Happy New (Governance) Year!](https://akiraconsult.ke/happy-new-governance-year/) - As we welcome the dawn of a new year, it’s time to set our sights on what lies ahead for our organizations and their hashtag#governance. With the changing dates comes a plethora of new opportunities for strategic shifts, system and process enhancements, as well as potential changes in human capital. It also marks a pivotal
- [Shareholder Communication- Consider sending an end year letter !](https://akiraconsult.ke/shareholder-communication-consider-sending-an-end-year-letter/) - Yes, the Q4 Board meetings are done, you have just done staff reviews and put up festive lights. For some, the corporate gifting process is in high gear and we believe we should send a thoughtful and/or branded gift for the holidays…..is that the best way to close the year for our stakeholders?? How about
- [Records and Registers- It is not too late to get filing!](https://akiraconsult.ke/records-and-registers-it-is-not-too-late-to-get-filing/) - So one of the administrative roles that some (but not Akira Consult Limited Consult 😎 ) Company Secretaries love to hate is documenting, filing, sequencing and maintaining records. But such is life! All jobs usually have that thing that you would rather not do, that seems too simplistic and that takes away the actual shine of the
- [Cop 28- A debrief courtesy of the UN Global Compact Academy](https://akiraconsult.ke/cop-28-a-debrief-courtesy-of-the-un-global-compact-academy/) - So hashtag#cop28uae took place from 30th November to 12th December 2023. Consisting of global conversations on climate change & commitment to hashtag#sdg13 in one of the most innovative cities hashtag#dubai , known for its glitz and architecture. The irony was not lost on its nexus to the most notorious hashtag#fossilfuel , oil. The 28th meeting of
- [The Governance Year in Review- through the lens of the OECD 2023 Factbook](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-governance-year-in-review-through-the-lens-of-the-oecd-2023-factbook/) - AtAkira Consult Limited we are heading out for a short break for the festive season. We hope it has been a rewarding year for you. As we take stock of the year that was, we have been looking for a comprehensive round up of the governance trends that made up 2023 and it seems like
- [Annual director declarations : Conflicts of Interest declarations](https://akiraconsult.ke/annual-director-declarations-conflicts-of-interest-declarations/) - One of the housekeeping matters that hashtag#companysecretaries “CS” should be keeping track of as we wrap up 2023 is scheduling an annual declaration of conflicts of interest with the hashtag#boardofdirectors and hashtag#seniormanagement. This typically involves the CS prompting that the coming years declaration is due provide a background why completing the annual declaration is important,
- [The Role of Private Equity in Governance](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-role-of-private-equity-in-governance/) - Private Equity, for those who may be familiar, may evoke different emotions. Some of awe, of the jet setting, business casual dressing , abbreviation speaking men and women, who talk of millions of dollars and hashtag#irr ; while others view them as money hungry sharks, where money costs you a pound of flesh in your
- [Strategy Review: An absolute critical end year conversation](https://akiraconsult.ke/strategy-review-an-absolute-critical-end-year-conversation/) - It is almost halfway into #q4 and before we hang up the office christmas tree and start the end year reviews (hopefully this includes a board evaluation), the final #boardmeeting of 2023 should include a Strategy Review. A Strategy Review is the process within which the Board and Management, with or without an external facilitator, takes stock of the
- [The Shujaa 'Brave' Board. A Mashujaa day governance special](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-shujaa-brave-board-a-mashujaa-day-governance-special/) - Every #Board in our opinion should consider themselves (or work towards being) brave. Board Members would otherwise be living a quiet routine life, attending to their own personal commitments instead of putting their names, their reputation, their skills and even their lives at stake for a purpose that is normally higher than them. To every aspiring Board
- [Kenya National Tree Planting Day - An example of having ESG tone from the top!](https://akiraconsult.ke/kenya-national-tree-planting-day-an-example-of-having-esg-tone-from-the-top/) - So here we are, another public holiday- and a collective sigh from the business community who are on their last fumes for 2023 and trying to close out initiatives for the year. The reverse is the impending long weekend celebrations for wananchi- Christmas just came early.But besides the abrupt announcement of the holiday, and as
- [It is Q4, how is your Board Work Plan going?](https://akiraconsult.ke/it-is-q4-how-is-your-board-work-plan-going/) - It is Q4, how is your Board Work Plan going? Some Boards and Governance Professionals may be going into Board Evaluation and Audit season, trying to recall what the Board committed to do this year. Q4 is usually an #evaluation, #budgeting interim financial #audit and governance audit season. As well, Q4 is a planning and setting the stage quarter, and
- [Board Papers- Reducing the anxiety of preparation and overwhelm in reading them.](https://akiraconsult.ke/board-papers-reducing-the-anxiety-of-preparation-and-overwhelm-in-reading-them/) - Board Papers- Reducing the anxiety of preparation and overwhelm in reading them. For #CompanySecretaries (CS), board seasons are one of the peak stress inducing times of their year. For the CS a board season starts upwards of 4weeks to the #boardmeetings where the CS checks in with the CEO on a draft Board Agenda to sign off with the
- [Standards of Governance- The ISO 37000:2021 Governance Standard.](https://akiraconsult.ke/standards-of-governance-the-iso-370002021-governance-standard/) - Standards of Governance- The ISO 37000:2021 Governance Standard. Here we go again, another standard? Yes! another standard, another playbook and why, you might ask? Because life, work, purpose and generally anything that is expected to go on into perpetuity is all about #kaizen – continuous improvement. The ISO 37000:2021 may have been one of the good things
- [Delegation of Authority of a Board- Does the buck move temporarily or stop?](https://akiraconsult.ke/delegation-of-authority-of-a-board-does-the-buck-move-temporarily-or-stop/) - Delegation of Authority of a Board- Does the buck move temporarily or stop? Delegation simply put, is entrusting someone else to do your job. In #governance Delegation of Authority is the subdivision and allocation of power and/or roles and responsibilities from the deciding authority (in this case a Board of Directors) to #Committees or #Management, in order to achieve the
- [How long is too long? What is the appropriate term limit for a Director?](https://akiraconsult.ke/how-long-is-too-long-what-is-the-appropriate-term-limit-for-a-director/) - So in the recent past, one of the listed companies published an announcement of the resignation of one of its Board Members. While this is required of the Company under the Fifth schedule of the Capital Markets (Securities)(Public Offers Listing and Disclosures) Regulations, it caused a few murmurs in the market. Why you ask? Possibly
- [Governance Audits](https://akiraconsult.ke/governance-audits/) - Governance Audits- the back story…. WHAT is a Governance Audit?- It is an examination on the Corporate Governance Practices, Procedures and relationships between the Board, management, staff and stakeholders external to an organisation and providing an independent opinion on how these #governance practices are performing. WHO carries out a Governance Audit?- an Accredited Governance Auditor in good
- [To have a Board of Directors or not?](https://akiraconsult.ke/to-have-a-board-of-directors-or-not/) - To have a Board of Directors or not? A couple of days ago, we had a wonderful conversation with an inspiring #entrepreneur who was progressing a brilliant and novel business idea and had incorporated a company to execute it. We were happy to discuss what aspect of Governance the company should consider from the onset and what
- [Happy Africa Day 2023- How far has #Africa come in embracing #esg?](https://akiraconsult.ke/happy-africa-day-2023-how-far-has-africa-come-in-embracing-esg/) - Happy Africa Day 2023- How far has #Africa come in embracing #esg? So apt was the theme in this year’s 60th commemoration of Africa Day ‘Our Africa, Our Future’. We celebrate this milestone of a united and beautiful content with pride and pan-africanism, but are we really ensuring that the way in which we live today is purposeful
- [Professional Pitfalls to avoid as a #companysecretary /Governance Professional](https://akiraconsult.ke/professional-pitfalls-to-avoid/) - Professional Pitfalls to avoid as a #companysecretary /Governance Professional. Career choices are made in various ways, some people know what they want to be ‘when they grow up’ as young children. These are very likely Gods favorites 😇 who do not have to battle with the indecision on their purpose and calling- the answer to ‘why was
- [Compliance- Distractor or Friend?](https://akiraconsult.ke/compliance-distractor-or-friend/) - Compliance- Distractor or Friend? I was today years old 🤓 when I learned that the opposite of the word distraction is traction. My #akira (which means light) lightbulb 💡 went off. Distraction and Traction both have the root word ACTION and either word depends on what action or lack thereof is taken, moving one towards (traction) or
- [The Company Secretary's Role in Sustainability](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-company-secretarys-role-in-sustainability/) - The Company Secretary’s Role in Sustainability: We’ve heard certain buzzwords- #ESG, #sustainablebusiness ….Is there a curtain call to the existence of humanity? No one knows, but the changing weather patterns and #globalwarming is definitely with us. The 2015 Paris Agreement – the treaty on #climatechange where nations came together to make efforts to limit the worlds’ temperature increase to 1.5 degree celsius
- [Debunking Board Myths](https://akiraconsult.ke/debunking-board-myths/)
- [What does AI have to do with Governance?](https://akiraconsult.ke/what-does-ai-have-to-do-with-governance/) - What does AI have to do with Governance – everything! Last week we were fortunate to be in the presence of big idea thinkers (and talkers) and to say there was ‘nothing useful to add’ to the Artificial Intelligence (#AI) conversation, made for great rabbit-hole reading 👨‍🏫 Our rabbit-hole reading lead to look at what
- [Ethics- How Governance practices encourage 'Doing the Right Thing'](https://akiraconsult.ke/ethics-how-governance-practices-encourage-doing-the-right-thing/) - Ethics- How Governance practices encourage ‘Doing the Right Thing’ At Akira Consult, we were very intentional about our #purpose , which can be found in our corporate slogan ‘The right things, the right way’. It sounds simple doesn’t it? After all, most of us have the word #integrity as a corporate or personal value and #truthmatters as our social media tags.
- [Newsflash- The Code of Conduct for Churches in Kenya](https://akiraconsult.ke/newsflash-the-code-of-conduct-for-churches-in-kenya/) - A summary on the Code of Conduct for Kenyan Churches. It has always been a principle of Constitutional law that there shall be the separation of Church and the state and indeed in Kenya, that separation has been respected. In the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the #constitution preamble acknowledges the supremacy of God the almighty, and further,
- [ESG reporting Standards GRI vs ISSB vs ESRS](https://akiraconsult.ke/esg-reporting-standards-gri-vs-issb-vs-esrs/) - ESG reporting standards- GRI vs ISSB vs ESRS. At Akira Consult, we are champions of ESG and #esgintegration from a fundamental principle point of view. We need to think about, act and align our businesses from an environmental, social and governance standpoint and thereafter report and disclose how we are doing. All this for #sustainablebusiness and #sustainabledevelopment. An interesting perspective
- [The Africa Climate Summit #acs2023 - September 4-6 2023 Nairobi](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-africa-climate-summit-acs2023-september-4-6-2023-nairobi/) - The Africa Climate Summit #acs2023 – September 4-6 2023 Nairobi This week, we celebrate the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change under the Leadership of H.E. President William Ruto for concluding the #africaclimatesummit educating us who before ACS did not understand the need for the summit in the first place, and direction on what
- [Master of two hats- To combine or separate the Company Secretary (CS) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Role](https://akiraconsult.ke/master-of-two-hats-to-combine-or-separate-the-company-secretary-cs-and-chief-legal-officer-clo-role/) - Master of two hats- To combine or separate the Company Secretary (CS) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Role. This crossed my mind this week and as an early pre-emption, it depends 😎. In some companies and dependent on their organisation structure, the role of the Chief Governance Officer is combined with Chief Legal Officer. The
- [Corporate Governance: Family Business edition- From Transition to Success](https://akiraconsult.ke/corporate-governance-family-business-edition-from-transition-to-success/) - Corporate Governance: Family Business edition- From Transition to Success This week Akira Consult was fortunate to brainstorm on what it would take an investment firm to successfully transition a #familybusiness they were eyeing. It had become important to align the business as regards its Corporate Governance framework, going forward. Fun fact about Family businesses; at least 70%
- [Board Myths for SMEs](https://akiraconsult.ke/board-myths-for-smes/) - Board Myths for SMEs- FAQs Last week, Akira Consult was invited by Springboard Capital- a financial lending and advisory institution to debunk Board myths for its clientele, consisting of SMEs. To prepare, we accepted the brief and had a call on the #training needs and put together slides to guide the conversation. We have today participated on
- [Is all Governance Equal; What does Governance mean for Non Profit Organisations?](https://akiraconsult.ke/is-all-governance-equal-what-does-governance-mean-for-non-profit-organisations/) - Is all Governance Equal; What does Governance mean for Non Profit Organisations? At Akira Consult, we believe #Governance is an essential (competitive) tool for all organisations and Non-Profit Organisations (#ngos )are no exception. It seems that sometimes and due to their altruistic nature NGOs do not need to have formal governance practices, or can get away with the
- [The Evolving Role of a Company Secretary](https://akiraconsult.ke/the-evolving-role-of-a-company-secretary/) - At Akira Consult, we appreciate the outline by the ICS here on the role of a Corporate Secretary also ‘CS’. As Shakespeare once said – ‘…a Rose by any other name would smell just as sweet….’, it is still a conversation on what the right name for a Corporation Secretary should be; is it the
- [Corelation between ESG and Investor portfolios](https://akiraconsult.ke/corelation-between-esg-and-investor-portfolios/) - This was an interesting read “Four Facts About ESG Beliefs and Investor Portfolios“. In a part of the world where #esgInvesting and #esgreporting is still catching on, I suspect that Kenyan investors may not be analysing at their portfolios in terms of which stocks/shares come from companies with a clear #esgstrategy under their sustainability report. It is clear that financial
- [Board Evaluations- Pleasurable Pain or Necessary Evil?](https://akiraconsult.ke/board-evaluations-pleasurable-pain-or-necessary-evil/) - As a Board Director, you may have earlier in Quarter 1 of the year signed off a well laid out Annual Board Plan where it has been proposed to carry out a Board Evaluation in the later part of the year. It may even be that the last year’s activities went by so fast and

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## Practice Areas

- [Legal Services](https://akiraconsult.ke/practice-area/legal-services/) - We go over and above your ordinary legal advisors
- [Board Services](https://akiraconsult.ke/practice-area/board-services/) - We realize that every corporate needs to focus on its core business, and sometimes there is need to take some of the work off your plate
- [Governance Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance](https://akiraconsult.ke/practice-area/governance-monitoring-evaluation-and-compliance/) - We are in the business of maintaining your business reputation, and so, rather than identifying areas for governance improvement
- [Governance and Advisory Training](https://akiraconsult.ke/practice-area/governance-and-advisory-training/) - We advise on best governance practices and provide practical solutions for the changing character of our client’s businesses.

## Team

- [Patricia Wanjama](https://akiraconsult.ke/team/patricia-wanjama/) - Phone +254(115) 809312 Email Patricia@Akiraconsult.ke vCard download vCard Founder and Managing Partner Patricia Wanjama Linkedin-in A seasoned governance practitioner and a corporate lawyer with close to 20 years experience gathered in the legal practice and corporate world; Patricia is the definition of steadfastness and determination. She is a registered Certified Secretary and an accredited Governance

## Case Studies

- [Personal Injury](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/personal-injury/) - Won $30K
- [Insurance Fraud](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/insurance-fraud/) - Won $75K
- [Breach of Contract](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/breach-of-contract/) - Won $120K
- [Real Estate Defense](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/real-estate-defense/) - Won $45K
- [Truck Accident](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/truck-accident/) - Won $60K
- [Family Law](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/family-law/) - Won $25K
- [Tax Controversy](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/tax-controversy/) - Won $120K
- [Medical Abuse](https://akiraconsult.ke/case/medical-abuse/) - Won $40K

## Categories

- [Governance, Monitoring Compliance and Evaluation](https://akiraconsult.ke/category/governance-monitoring-compliance-and-evaluation/)
- [Board Services](https://akiraconsult.ke/category/board-services/)
- [News](https://akiraconsult.ke/category/news/)
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