Sahil S.R Shah is a public policy and strategy adviser with a working expertise around the areas of private sector development, market intelligence, institutional reform and political economy. He is currently the Project Lead of the Kenya Business Guide think-tank and a Trade & Policy Consultant to the KNCCI previously holding research and consulting positions at Strathmore Business School. Mr. Shah has been deployed as an external technical advisor to multiple Government agencies and institutions and has wide consulting experience across both the public and private sectors in East Africa. Mr. Shah further sits as a Board Advisor to the UTI Business Park and the Dawa Group. He holds a BA in History (with First Class Honours) from the University of Bristol and a Masters in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore Business School.

Dr Julius Muia (EBS)is the Principal secretary, The National treasury & Ministry of Planning. Before this appointment, he was the Director General of the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat which operates under the Office of the President. Prior to this, the Secretary, National Economic and Social Council, Office of the President. Masters Degree and PhD in Finance from the University of Nairobi’s School of Business. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)

Experienced Policy Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in CGE modelling, Stata, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Economic Development, and Policy Analysis. Strong community and social services professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from University of Cape Town.

Job Wanjohi Muriithi is the Head of Policy Research and Advocacy, one of Kenya’s leading business associations with over 800 members. The Unit provides the overall direction in the  policy and advocacy work of the Association. KAM is a representative organization for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya established in 1959. Who’s mission is to promote competitive and sustainable local manufacturing

Before joining KAM, Job worked at the Presidency of Kenyan Government in Economic and Public Policy Research &  Advocacy section for close to a decade which saw him rise in several positions. He participated in various public policy review in various fields including fiscal, trade, industrial policies including review of regional and international policy frameworks.

He previously worked as a Senior Bilingual Project Assistant at World Agroforestry  Center and The French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development  (CIRAD).