The Power Dialogue AfricaEpisode 14
Rebecca Miano
Cabinet Secretary, Tourism & Wildlife
“Rebecca Miano: The Power of Competence”
Rebecca Miano on outshining 90 contenders for a CEO role, leading Kenya's energy sector, and advice for women ready to break barriers.
Released 7 March 2025
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This is your sign to embrace competence and confidence. And Rebecca Miano just proved why. From early career setbacks to outshining 90 contenders for a CEO role, she sharpened her competence, rose to the top, and led Kenya’s energy sector for nearly two decades. Now, she’s shaping policy at the highest levels, heading three ministerial dockets, and inspiring a new generation of women to be unstoppable.
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