SAMUEL KANJA’S BRIEF BIO
Samuel Kanja was born in the rural Kenyan village called Kiandu in Tetu Division (home for Nobel Laureate Winner 2004-Wangari Maathai) in Nyeri County. He attended the Kiandu Primary School and proceeded to St Mary’s Boys Secondary School, Nyeri where he emerged top of the class with Grade A-Plain of 83 points.
He was admitted to University of Nairobi to pursue Bachelor of Science, Statistics where he graduated with Second Class Upper Division Honors and also as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K). He holds a Masters of Science, Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management from University of Nairobi.
CAREER
A young achiever, a highly regarded corporate auditor, and a man who has surpassed and broken chains of myths and obstacles are just a few ways people have described Samuel Kanja.
Over the last 8 years, Samuel Kanja has evolved from one great statistician, accountant and author to become one of the most sought after business trainer, student mentor and life coach in the country. Not just speaking but inspiring & igniting change for better in all circles of life.
He has gained wholesome experience from the many engagements in various firms ;
- Ernst & Young, Leading Global Consulting Firms (Senior Auditor)
- KPMG (Monitory & Evaluation)
- Citi Bank NA (HR & Corporate Services)
- British American Tobacco Limited (HR Department)
- National Bank of Kenya
Currently, Samuel Kanja is the Founding Director and Chief Trainer at Ultimate Excellence Ltd, a training and mentor-ship hub. The company has trainers and mentors from various professions that meets the needs of our clients.
He has also authored two other books, Fashioned for Life, The Ultimate Recipe for a Wholesome Student, The Career Decoder, and a booklet, My Values; My Identity. He is driven by excellence and a deep desire for value-based living. He is currently doing a career book.
He is well versed in performance improvement, work-life balance, personal and talent development, career and change management, life and entrepreneurial skills training. His vision is to inform, ignite and inspire in pursuit of value-based living.
Mr Samuel Kanja is quoted saying “One of my biggest goals in life is to uplift many lives as possible. From the challenges I faced in my childhood, I recognize the importance of mentor-ship and how important it is to inspire and guide the young generation who are in their most important stage in their lives. From my corporate experience in various companies, I know there is value in training, coaching and motivating the staff.”
Our tagline is ‘Unleashing the Best in Your Life’
Our leading quote is ‘Better Light a Candle than Curse Darkness’
Our slogan is ‘BEING AT YOUR BEST’.
We, The Ultimate Excellence Team, are convinced beyond doubt that life is not poisoned and there is a unique and secured purpose for each person. We speak to people to IGNITE any degree of positive change for we have learnt and experienced the power in words.
Through this website and my social media channels, I aim to reach as many people as possible and inspire them to be in-charge of their destiny and reach the zenith of their dreams…
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