Ms. Valarie Katemi is a young and dynamic leader with an impressive career spanning from branding and marketing, media, and corporate communications. With a profound command of branding, marketing, strategic communication, media relations, and government affairs, she brings a wealth of experience and insights to her role as the Head of Corporate Affairs and PR Officer.

Holding a Master’s degree in Marketing from Machakos University and a Bachelor’s degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Marketing, Ms. Katemi’s academic credentials are a testament to her dedication to the field.

Ms. Katemi joined the department in 2018 as an Administrative Assistant. Since then, her contributions have been instrumental in creating responsive, effective, and efficient communication strategies. She played a key role in establishing the communication policy and implementing various strategies, among other achievements.

In her current role, Ms. Katemi is responsible for spearheading the university’s corporate communications team, where she crafts and implements internal and external communication strategies to foster a unified, positive image for the institution. Her role includes enhancing the university’s brand presence, cultivating relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners, and ensuring that communications resonate with diverse stakeholders. Ms. Katemi is adept at identifying media opportunities and strategically positioning the university’s achievements to maximize positive impact.