GEORGE ODINGA-CLIMATE SMART MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT
Kenyan Entrepreneur | Business Leader | Philanthropist
Seme, Kisumu, Kenya | Born: December 12, 1975
+254727516055 | georgeodinga2@gmail.com

BRIEF PROFILE
Seasoned entrepreneur and business executive with over two decades of experience spanning
corporate leadership, trade, manufacturing, and philanthropic initiatives. Founder and CEO of
Akenya Investments Group, with a proven track record of spearheading impactful business
ventures and social projects across Kenya. Passionate about inclusive development, climate-
smart agriculture, and supporting marginalized communities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & CEO
Akenya Investments Limited, Kenya | 2005 – Present
Established a diversified investment group working with government ministries, NGOs,
corporates, and international partners.
Oversaw strategic growth of flagship subsidiaries including:
Geomax Transporters Limited
Forgood Tyres
Brook Auto Valuers and Assessors Ltd
Fostered inclusive economic development by supporting disability-owned enterprises like Kogal
Multiworks Ltd, contributing to implementation of Kenya’s Persons with Disability Act (Cap.
133).

Secured multi-million shilling government contracts in construction, civil engineering, and
infrastructure development.

CORPORATE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Coca-Cola East Africa & GlaxoSmithKline Kenya | 1999 – 2004
Gained critical experience in corporate governance, public relations, and multinational trade and
manufacturing.
Developed operational strategies that enhanced supply chain and market expansion efforts.

EDUCATION
Diploma in Business Administration
Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth, United Kingdom | 1998

COMMUNITY & PHILANTHROPY WORK
Hope Hospice Kenya – Co-Founder
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide compassionate care and shelter for elderly
and terminal cancer patients.
Delivered free food, medical support, and clothing to patients in need.
Currently developing a modern affordable healthcare facility for underserved Maasai
communities in Rongai, Kajiado County, in partnership with Joy Nursing Home, Nairobi.

CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE ADVOCACY
Founded a community seed and food bank project post-high school (1995), funded by Northern
Ireland Government Agency.
Empowered women, youth, and persons with disabilities through sustainable agriculture
(poultry, fish, dairy, bee farming).
Distributes seeds, fingerlings, and farm tools to boost food security in Kenya and across Africa.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Ethnicity: Luo
Faith: Christian (Catholic)
Early entrepreneurship began at age 12 with a pocket-money-funded candy resale initiative.
Family influence: Inspired by his parents, former commodity traders in Kisumu.
Celebrating his 50th birthday milestone in 2025 with a commitment to continued service and
community impact.