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Peninah Kinyanjui

Executive Assistant

Biography

Peninah Kinyanjui is a dynamic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant at AMENA Africa. She plays a vital role in supporting cross-sectoral investment initiatives, trade facilitation, and private sector engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Peninah has served as a core team member since 2023, coordinating executive operations, investor relations, and stakeholder engagements. Her professional footprint spans Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa—where she has facilitated high-level B2B meetings and supported market entry missions for international clients. 
 
With a background in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Peninah combines technical literacy with organizational finesse, contributing to AMENA’s mission of providing local solutions to local challenges. 

2013 - Present

Expertise & Accomplishments

Peninah brings over two years of experience in executive support and project coordination across diverse development and investment promotion programs in Africa. Her core areas of expertise include: 

  • Project Coordination: Skilled in aligning strategic milestones with operational deliverables, tracking timelines, and managing workflow across multinational teams. 
  • Trade & Investment Facilitation: Experienced in organizing and executing trade missions, investor forums, and stakeholder dialogues with public and private partners. 
  • Administrative Excellence: Adept at managing calendars, travel logistics, reporting schedules, and internal communications for leadership teams. 
  • Technology & Digital Skills: Equipped with Cybersecurity skills, Peninah brings digital fluency and problem-solving capabilities to her administrative functions. 
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2008 - 2013

Beyond Business

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Peninah is passionate about digital innovation and cybersecurity education. She is currently advancing her studies in Cybersecurity, complementing her technical growth with practical exposure. A strong advocate for continuous learning, she aspires to bridge the gap between digital safety and development work across Africa. 

Peninah enjoys swimming, volunteering in community-based programs, and exploring how emerging technologies can support Africa’s transformation agenda. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to a safer, more inclusive digital future for the continent.