Tom Gitogo Chief Guest, Britam Holdings, AKI and FKE Employer of the Year Awards: Transforming Kenya's Employer Landscape

Global Excellence Through Purpose Alignment Gitogo outlined that the most forward thinking organizations worldwide share five defining characteristics that set apart tomorrow's employers from today's ordinary companies.

Culture as the DNA of Organizations He emphasized that organizations operating with culture as their guiding principle create environments where employees feel valued, trusted and genuinely empowered to contribute meaningfully to collective success.

Digital Transformation as Cultural Evolution Rather than viewing technology as a replacement for human talent, Gitogo championed the "digitally human" approach where technology enables people to work smarter and serve customers more effectively.

Learning as a Daily Discipline The most admired employers treat skill development as an ongoing commitment rather than a one off training event, continuously investing in their workforce's capabilities and market relevance.

Sustainability Meets Business Success Forward thinking organizations understand that profitability and social impact are intertwined, championing employee wellbeing, climate consciousness and ethical governance as foundational values.

A Nation of Digital Workers Gitogo highlighted a profound demographic advantage: over 75 percent of Kenya's population is under 35 years old. Yet this represents not merely opportunity but critical responsibility for employers present in the room.

The Future of Work is Already Here He projected that within years, employees will work simultaneously for multiple employers across geographies, holding contracts with local companies and international organizations while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.

Moving from Job Security to Skills Security As technology reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, the answer is not guaranteed employment but rather guaranteed capability to learn, adapt and thrive in emerging fields and professions.

The Leadership Transformation Imperative Gitogo called for Kenya's employers to shift from viewing excellence as compliance with standards toward genuine commitment to employee development and organizational purpose.

Britam's Own Transformation Journey Under his leadership, Britam secured Top Employer Africa 2025 certification across Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda by embedding purpose driven, high performance and human centered culture throughout all operations.

The Message to Every Employer Present Build organizations that are not merely the best places to work, but the best places to grow. Lead with unwavering purpose. Innovate fearlessly. Make Kenya the home of the next generation of top employers in Africa.