The Employer of the Year Awards (EYA) Gala Dinner 2025 officially kicks off, marking five incredible years of success and impact! 🎉
Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, Executive Director and CEO of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), opened the ceremony with a warm welcome to the esteemed guests, expressing gratitude to FKE members and partners for their active participation and commitment to excellence in this year’s assessment.
Dr. Gilda Odera reminded employers that “feedback on the EYA journey can bring great growth and achievement,” urging them to embrace insights from the verification process to drive continuous improvement.
Sharing powerful reflections, Mr. Tom Gitogo, Group CEO of Britam, challenged organizations to move from compliance to commitment, from job security to skills security, and from doing digital to being digital — a call to build cultures rooted in genuine purpose and transformation.
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) proudly congratulates all organizations recognized for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to workplace excellence.
Here are the highlights from this year’s winners:
Leadership & Governance
Kabarak University
Absa Bank Kenya
KenGen
Corporate Governance
KenPoly
WWF – World Wildlife Fund
Liberty Life Insurance
Innovation & Productivity
Sama Sours
Jubilee Insurance
Mombasa DT Port Sacco
Responsible Business Conduct
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Old Mutual
Williamson Holdings
Inclusiveness & Diversity
CPF Financial Services
VSO International
Bomu Hospital
Workplace Environment
Overall Winner: Cigna Insurance
Airflow
AAR Insurance
Learning & Development
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation
Strathmore University
HACCO Industries
Human Resource Practice & Industrial Relations
English Press
Kenya Seed Company Ltd
Tropical Heat
Special Category Recognition:
Laiser Insurance
NSSF
SME Category
Fracht Group
VSO International
DHL Global
Fratch Group
Overall EYA 2025 Winners
CPF Financial Services – Employer of the Year 2025
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Kabarak University
Congratulations to all winners and participants for championing excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in Kenya’s workplaces!