25+
Years delivering results across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia & beyond
3
Core service pillars: Consulting, Training & Public Speaking
F.PRSK
Fellow of the Public Relations Society of Kenya the highest honour
What I Offer
Three ways to work with me
Communications Consulting
“Good strategy without good communication is just good intentions.”
With over 25 years building communications functions from the ground up — at the Anglican Church of Kenya, ILRI, Kenya Seed Company, EASSI and beyond — Jane brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. She has shaped how institutions tell their stories at local, continental and global level.
- Communications strategy development & implementation
- Corporate reputation management & crisis communications
- Brand identity, brand manuals & messaging frameworks
- Stakeholder mapping & engagement plans
- Media relations strategy & spokesperson coaching
- Internal communications systems & culture
- Development communications for NGOs & public sector
“The best training changes not just what you know — but how you show up.”
Jane has trained and mentored communications professionals at Uganda Christian University, St Paul’s University, and through PRSK’s continuous professional development programmes. She brings real-world depth to every session — no generic frameworks, no theoretical fluff.
- Public relations fundamentals & advanced practice
- Media skills & interview preparation
- Writing for communications — press releases, policy briefs, reports
- Social media strategy & online presence management
- Stakeholder engagement & facilitation skills
- Leadership communications for executives & boards
- 1:1 mentorship for emerging PR professionals
Training & Facilitation
Public Speaking & Keynotes
“A keynote should leave a room different from how it found it.”
From Trans Nzoia Tourism Expos to international PR conferences in Addis Ababa and Kampala, Jane has addressed diverse audiences across Africa and the world. As a former two-term PRSK President and APRA Secretary General, she speaks with the authority of someone who has led the conversations she’s speaking about.
- Keynote addresses at conferences & summits
- Panel discussions & moderation
- Event emcee & facilitation
- Thought leadership pieces & op-eds
- Commencement & awards ceremony addresses
- Women in leadership & governance forums
What I Offer
What Jane Speaks About
Communications & PR
Strategic Communications in the Modern Age
How organizations in Africa can build communications functions that are strategic, not reactive and why the shift matters more now than ever.
- The shift from press release to strategic narrative
- Digital communications for African institutions
- Building a communications culture from within
- Measuring communications impac
Professional Development
Professionalising Public Relations in Africa
A field-defining topic that Jane has championed for 25 years — from Uganda to Nairobi to Lagos, making the case for standards, ethics and accountability in Africa’s PR industry.
- The case for PR regulation in Kenya
- Ethics in communications practice
- Continuous professional development
- Africa’s PR talent pipeline
Women & Leadership
Women Who Lead: Breaking Through, Not In
Drawing on decades of advocacy across gender, governance and professional life — from EASSI in Kampala to AMWIK in Nairobi — Jane speaks with nuance and fire on women in leadership.
- Women in governance and public life
- Communication as a leadership tool for women
- Mentorship and the responsibility of visibility
- The Beijing +5 legacy in East Africa
Corporate Communication
Corporate Reputation & the Boardroom
Why reputation is a board-level concern — and what senior leaders must understand about the communications function to protect and grow it.
- Reputation as a strategic asset
- Crisis communications for executives
- The board’s role in communications governance
- Spokesperson coaching for leaders
Environment & Advocacy
Communicating Climate: Africa's Green Story
As former Chair of the Green Belt Movement, Jane speaks on the communications of environmental stewardship — and how Africa’s green story needs to be told by Africans.
- Environmental advocacy and community mobilisation
- The role of media in the climate conversation
- Prof. Wangari Maathai’s legacy and what comes next
- Youth, nature and the future of Kenya’s land
Development Communication
Development Communication Management in Africa
A subject Jane is currently documenting in case study form how NGOs, international bodies and government institutions can communicate development outcomes with clarity and cultural intelligence.
- Communicating impact to donors and governments
- Science communication for African audiences
- Policy brief writing and advocacy communications
- Translating research into community change
Track Record
Past Engagements
2023
Importance of Communication in Telling the Story of Trans Nzoia
Trans Nzoia Tourism Expo — Keynote Address
KEYNOTE
Trans Nzoia, Kenya
2020
Covid-19 Response to Disability in Kenya
Chevening Kenya Alumni Association Online Forum
PRESENTATION
Virtual
2018
Corporate Communication and the Boardroom
Women on Boards Network Seminar
PANEL/SEMINAR
Nairobi, Kenya
2015
Corporate Reputation and Communication
Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
WORKSHOP
Nairobi, Kenya
2013
Clear, Crisp and Complete: Essentials of the Policy Brief
End-of-Project Workshop — Livestock & Water Productivity in E. & S. Africa
WORKSHOP
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2007
Professionalisation of Public Relations: A Curriculum Approach
All Africa Public Relations Conference
CONFERENCE PAPER
Kampala, Uganda
2005
Communication for Corporate Value Enhancement
Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU
KEYNOTE
Kampala, Uganda
How It Works
A Simple, Clear Process
1
Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your needs, goals and context — no obligation, no sales pitch.
2
Proposal & Scope
A clear written proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and investment — tailored to your situation.
3
Deep Work
Jane rolls up her sleeves. Strategy, training, writing, facilitation — whatever the brief calls for, done with full commitment.
4
Review & Handover
Thorough review, feedback rounds and a clean handover so you’re equipped to carry the work forward independently.
Engagement Options
Choose Your Starting Point
Advisory Session
A focused, high-value session for leaders who need expert guidance on a specific communications challenge.
- 90-minute deep-dive consultation
- Pre-session briefing questionnaire
- Written summary & action points
- One follow-up email review
Strategy Engagement
A comprehensive communications strategy development project from audit through to full written plan and implementation guide.
- Communications audit & stakeholder mapping
- Full strategy development (4–6 weeks)
- Brand messaging & positioning
- Implementation roadmap
- Team training session included
- Monthly check-in (3 months)
Retained Counsel
Ongoing strategic communications support on a monthly retainer basis ideal for growing organizations that need a senior communications partner.
- Dedicated monthly strategy hours
- Priority access & rapid response
- Media & crisis support as needed
- Quarterly strategy reviews
- Annual communications audit