Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA

STC @worldbank Africa Regional Director - Chief of Staff Association (CSA) / Ex Comms Strategist @GDSDelivery / Ex @NationMediaGrp, @GE_Africa, @cnbcafrica

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

In 2007, as a young boy from my hometown of Nakuru, I moved to Nairobi seeking quality University Education. I chose Strathmore University Business School to pursue my Bachelor of Commerce Degree.

An attitude of gratitude: honestly looking back at my family, career strides, networks, and opportunities at hand this did not all come by fluke.

I’m grateful to Strathmore for "sprucing me up" for the World ahead.

Thank you Strathmore Fraternity & special shout out to all SU Alumni & Friends.

Here’s a snapshot of my SU Journey...

#GoPlaceswithSU

@StrathU @SBSKenya

[African Banker magazine @BankerMagazine]

A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting the African Banker Awards 2025. Your dedication empowers Africa’s financial future.

Algest Consulting (Main Patron)
@AfDB_Group (High Patron)
@AGF_Group (Platinum Patron)
@afreximbank (Gold Sponsor)
@BIDC_EBID (Gold Sponsor)
@ATI_ACA (Cocktail Sponsor)
@gtbank (Associate Sponsor)

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

Thank you for your courtesy call my brother Constant N’ZI. @AGF_Group is a critical cog in the New African Financial Architecture for
Development (NAFAD) ecosystem. We shall do what we can to support your operations. @ForeignOfficeKE

[African Banker magazine @BankerMagazine]

We thank AGF (African Guarantee Fund), Platinum Sponsor of the African Banker Awards 2026, for their continued support.
Their commitment helps recognise excellence, innovation and impact across Africa’s financial sector.

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

My profound condolences to the family of Dr. Chris Obwaka, for the loss of their Patriach, Dr. Job Obwaka. 🙏🏾

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

.@CTurnerFCDO Well Coordinated inaugural visit of King Charles III to the USA.

Truly enjoyed his speeches marking great 🇺🇸🇬🇧 ties.

As our former Ambassador, Kenya 🇰🇪 is proud of you 👏🏾

@UKinUSA @UKinKenya

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

An honour to host you #StateVisit26

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

From Kenya to the World. Glad to meet Samuel & Damaris, 🇰🇪 siblings working at Hilton Hotel, Mauritius 🇲🇺

[Mwangi Kirubi @mwarv]

Look out for drivers powered by Shell at Safo next week, especially Rajveer Thety and Laban Cliff. ⛽🚗💪🏾

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

Access to finance remains one of the strongest drivers of enterprise growth, job creation and poverty reduction across Africa.

Engaged leadership from the African Guarantee Fund, a specialised guarantee institution supporting economic development by unlocking credit for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises across the continent.

We reviewed AGF’s expanding footprint in 44 African countries and its strong track record in supporting SMEs through innovative guarantee products and capacity-building partnerships with financial institutions. Their model continues to strengthen Africa’s financing ecosystem while upholding high standards within the sector.

The delegation was led by Interim Group CEO Mr. Constant N’ZI, Group Chief Finance Officer Mrs. Daisy Wanjie and Group Director for Human Resources Mr. Allan Akoko, as we explored deeper collaboration to accelerate enterprise growth and inclusive prosperity in Kenya and beyond.

[GINA DIN @gina_din]

Launch night for Beyond the Ballot carried weight. African voices spoke with force about power beyond elections, narrative as leverage, soft power as currency, and trust as leadership’s backbone. Votes are counted in a day. Trust is built daily. @SingoeiAKorir @ThebeIkalafeng @nkosi_milton @ForeignOfficeKE @LuolDeng9 @didierdrogba

[AfricanGuaranteeFund @AGF_Group]

AGF's Impact At a Glance

VIDEO: https://t.co/od1ZmU5g7i

hashtag#AGFImpact2026

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

The dualing of this highway will be a game-changer.

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

Home at last. A rather busy northern corridor, shout out to the Traffic police @NPSOfficial_KE & @KeNHAKenya Marshalls busy managing the heavy traffic while we take a break. Happy Holidays🎊🥳

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

Happy Holidays 🎊

[AfricanGuaranteeFund @AGF_Group]

Season’s Greetings!🎄Wishing you a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year ahead.🎉

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

Celebrating a special birthday. Grateful to turn a year older & wiser. #ProductOfGrace

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

Happy Birthday @PhyllisWakiaga you are a true friend.

[Phyllis Wakiaga, MBS @PhyllisWakiaga]

💛✨Happy Birthday To Me! 💛✨

This past year stretched me, strengthened me, and reminded me of God’s faithfulness in every season. I am deeply grateful for grace, for family, for friends, for growth, and for the favour that continues to guide my steps.

I am stepping into a new year more grounded, more hopeful, and more aligned with God’s plan for my life.

One thing remains constant, a desire to mentor the next generation of leaders, shape Africa’s rise on the global stage, and make a meaningful impact.

Here’s to new beginnings, renewed strength, and showing up fully where I’m called.

#ItsMyBirthday

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

“Balozi wa Muziki” here to support my friend Amb. Sebastian Groth @Diplo_Jazz German 🇩🇪Ambassador to Kenya 🇰🇪 in showing the true taste of 🇰🇪 & 🇩🇪 relations in music & culture. #RafikiZaUrafiki

[Nzioka Waita, MGH @NziokaWaita]

It is disappointing to see the politicisation of Kenya’s counter terrorism effort.There are many things we can drop the ball on, but this should never be one of them. Irrespective of how we view our domestic politics, Kenya has not stopped being a frontline State in the fight against violent extremism! In-fact , given developments in our region, we are tasked to be more vigilant than ever. There is a world in which civil society concerns can be addressed without undermining the operations of those tasked to protect us , our freedoms and our way of life.Take it from me , whatever other sins our security services may be guilty of , I know first hand that extraordinary sacrifices have been made by men and women who will never be celebrated or publicly acknowledged. Let us leave them to do their work , where they go wrong , let’s deal with the wrong doers as individuals and work towards improving the system , not destroying it.

[Laban-Cliff, MBA, CSA @LabanCliff]

Great Casablanca lunch conversations with KCB’s @kcbgroup @KCBInKenya Eric Naivasha & Lawrence Kimathi with my fellow journos, Julians Amboko @AmbokoJH & Ramah Nyang @Ramah_Nyang at the @AGF_Group Stand #AFIS2025. 🇲🇦