Hope Regies
Wambui

Strategic Communications · Advocacy · Media Relations
Stakeholder Engagement · Development Communications

"I believe communication has the power to shape conversations, challenge perspectives, amplify voices, and drive meaningful change."

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About Me

I am a strategic communications professional passionate about shaping narratives that connect people, institutions, and impact. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, sustainability, trade, and development communications — bringing together media relations, policy engagement, and community outreach to create meaningful visibility.

My experience spans media relations, executive communications, advocacy campaigns, editorial production, and digital storytelling — with a deep focus on manufacturing, trade, and development in Kenya and across Africa. Over seven years, I have worked with private sector institutions, donor-funded programmes, and development-focused initiatives to strengthen institutional visibility, amplify important conversations, and make complex policy issues more accessible and human.

"What continues to inspire me about communications is its ability to bring people together around ideas that matter. I've seen how the right story can influence policy conversations, give visibility to industries and communities, and create momentum for change. That's why I believe communications is a tool for advocacy, connection, and impact."

Years Experience

Areas of Experience

Communications & Public Relations

Strategic Communications & Advocacy

Development Communications

Media Relations

The Story Behind
My Work

Every campaign begins with a conversation. Every story has the potential to shift perspectives, influence decisions, and inspire action. My work reflects a journey of partnering with institutions, industries, and communities to shape narratives that drive advocacy, strengthen visibility, and create meaningful impact.

"Explore the campaigns, conversations, and stories that have shaped my communications journey."

Selected Work

Communication Campaigns
& Advocacy Initiatives

A curated selection of strategic communication and advocacy campaigns spanning manufacturing, sustainability, trade, inclusion, and development.

AGOA Renewal Advocacy Campaign

Trade Policy

Advanced advocacy visibility around the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, amplifying conversations around trade access, industrial competitiveness, and economic resilience. Generated coverage across Reuters, CNN, ABC News, CNBC Africa, and major national outlets.

Bringing AfCFTA Home

Regional Trade

Strategic communications and thought leadership promoting intra-African trade and strengthening awareness around the African Continental Free Trade Area among manufacturers, policymakers, and the public.

Kenya–EU EPA Awareness Campaign

International Trade

Drove strategic communications and advocacy visibility around the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement, strengthening stakeholder awareness and public understanding of its implications for Kenyan industries and exporters.

Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA)

Policy & Advocacy

Coordinated strategic communication for KAM's annual flagship policy roadmap, positioning manufacturing as a key driver of economic growth and national development through targeted media, stakeholder engagement, and publications.

Sustainability, Circular Economy & Clean Energy Initiatives

Sustainability

Drove communication visibility across sustainability, circular economy, and clean energy initiatives including Loop Forum Kenya, the Clean Energy Conference & Expo, and related policy advocacy campaigns.

Changamka Shopping Festival – Buy Kenya, Build Kenya

Local Manufacturing

Managed strategic communications for the annual festival in partnership with MITI, advancing the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya agenda and celebrating local manufacturing. The event drew 300+ exhibitors and over 7,000 shoppers.

Women in Manufacturing (WIM2Counties)

Inclusion

Supported communications and outreach for the Women in Manufacturing programme, amplifying stories of women-led enterprises and advancing conversations around gender inclusion in the manufacturing sector across Kenya's counties.

Kenya Fashion & Design Week

Creative Industries

Provided strategic communications support for Kenya Fashion & Design Week, positioning the event as a platform for local textile and creative industry talent while driving media coverage and public visibility.

#BeyondTheBarcode Anti-Illicit Trade Campaign

Consumer Protection

Coordinated communications for an advocacy campaign raising awareness about illicit trade, counterfeit goods, and the economic harm they cause to Kenyan manufacturers, workers, and consumers.

Press & Media

Press Releases &
Media Coverage

Every campaign is brought to life through clear, purposeful communication. These outputs reflect how ideas are translated into stories that inform, influence, and inspire.

Selected Press Releases

01Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) Report & 2026 OutlookRead →02Manufacturers Unveil Eco-Labelling Plan to Cater to Eco-Conscious ConsumersRead →03High Logistics Costs Lock SMEs Out of African Markets — New StudyRead →04Manufacturers Rally for Government Support to Strengthen Investment and ExportsRead →05Kenya Missing Out on USD 5.3 Billion in Exports — KAM StudyRead →06KAM Calls for Deeper COMESA Region IntegrationRead →07AGOA Renewal: Kenya's Manufacturing Sector at a CrossroadsRead →

In the Media

Selected Media Coverage

Strategic communication does not end with a campaign. The following highlights selected media coverage that strengthened visibility across manufacturing, trade, sustainability, and development.

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ReutersInternational

Reuters — AGOA Renewal Coverage

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CNNInternational

CNN — AGOA Trade Story

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CNBC AfricaRegional

CNBC Africa — AGOA Coverage

Media Reach

Breadth of Visibility

Communication campaigns, advocacy initiatives, executive communications, and thought leadership have generated visibility across national, regional, and international media.

National Print & Digital

Business DailyDaily NationThe StandardPeople DailyThe StarEastleigh Voice

Television

Citizen TVNTVKTN NewsTV47K24Kameme TV

Radio

Capital FMHomeboyz RadioRadio JamboRadio CitizenInooro FMChamgei FMHot 96

Regional & International

ReutersCNNABC NewsBBCBloombergCNBC AfricaRadio France InternationaleallAfricaVoice of AmericaXinhuaSemafor Africa

Opinion & Insight

Thought Leadership &
Opinion Pieces

Exploring conversations around manufacturing, sustainability, trade, economic inclusion, and development.

Capital FM1 / 9

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: What Kenya Can Learn from a Global Supply Disruption

A look at how a distant chokepoint disruption carries lessons for Kenya on supply chain resilience and economic preparedness.

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I believe communication has the power to shape conversations, challenge perspectives, amplify voices, and drive meaningful change.

Hope Regies Wambui

Visual Storytelling

Documentary Projects

Not every story is written. Some are captured through people, places, and experiences. These projects reflect another side of my communications journey: using visual storytelling to document impact, amplify voices, and bring meaningful initiatives to life.

Manufacturing

Showcasing Kenya's Manufacturing Sector

A documentary capturing the depth, scale, and ambition of Kenya's manufacturing sector — profiling enterprises, workers, and the organisations driving industrial growth.

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Clean Energy

Powering Kenya's Energy Future

An exploration of Kenya's energy landscape — from renewable projects and clean energy policy to the communities and industries shaping a sustainable energy future.

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Social Impact

SPEAK UP – Ending Gender-Based Violence

A powerful documentary amplifying voices and stories around the movement to end gender-based violence, spotlighting advocacy, community action, and the importance of speaking out.

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Development

Timiza Ahadi Documentary

A documentary documenting the fulfilment of promises made to communities — tracing the journey of development programmes and the lasting change they create.

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Editorial Publications

Industry Today Magazine

Alongside documentary storytelling, editorial publications have been another avenue for showcasing industry stories, emerging trends, and conversations shaping Kenya's manufacturing sector. Selected editions of Industry Today magazine explore themes including industrial growth, sustainability, clean energy, SMEs, manufacturing innovation, and regional and global trade.