Julie Gichuru
Julie Gichuru | |
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Born | Julie Gathoni Sumira 7 January 1974 |
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Spouse | Anthony Gichuru |
Children | 4 |
Julie Gathoni Sumira Gichuru (born 7 January 1974, Nairobi) is a Kenyan businesswoman, entrepreneur and media personality with investments in media, fashion retail and entertainment sectors. She is an independent director at Acumen Communication Limited and is a fellow and trustee of the Africa Leadership Initiative EA.[1]
Education background
Gichuru attended St Christophers School in Nairobi and at the age of eight and later Green Herald in Bangladesh.[2] She came back to Kenya and joined Karen C school before transferring to Loreto Convent Msongari. In form two, she transferred from 8-4-4 system to a GCE boarding school and joined Imani School in Thika for Form 3 and 4.[3] She holds an LLB Law and an MBA from Cardiff Law School University of Wales and Cardiff Business School University of Wales respectively[4]
Career
Julie Gichuru initially worked at Capital FM before moving to television as a reporter and news anchor at
Awards
She is a recipient of the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Award.[6] Avance Media listed her as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women of 2019, and New African listed her as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2017[7] and 2019.[8] Besides she was recognized as the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010.
Personal life
Gichuru is married to entrepreneur Anthony Gichuru. They have had 4 children. [9]
References
- ^ "Africa Leadership Initiative - East Africa Class of 2008". The Africa Leadership Initiative. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ a b Gachie, Laban Thua (7 May 2016). "Julie Gichuru - Biography, Husband, Children, Family, Contacts". Kenyan Life. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Julie Gichuru Biography, Parents, Family, Husband and Age". KenyaCradle. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Julie Gichuru Bio - Age, Husband & Children". AnswersAfrica.com. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Footprints Africa Foundation".
- ^ "World Economic Forum". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ fadamana (7 December 2017). "100 Most Influential Africans: Ten Kenyans Including CJ David Maraga Listed". Answers Africa. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ pm, Brian Kimani on 7 December 2020-4:48. "Larry Madowo Named Among Top 100 Most Influential Africans". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "TV journalist Julie Gichuru lands new state appointment". Nairobi News. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.