Yvette Ondachi is a distinguished Kenyan entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical sales, marketing, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the East Africa Regional Director for Sinapis Group, a Nairobi-faith based organization dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs with business training and mentorship for the purpose of being a Kingdom influence in the marketplace.
Before her tenure at Sinapis, Yvette held prominent roles at pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline. In 2014, she made a significant career shift by founding Ojay Greene, an agribusiness venture aimed at enhancing market access for smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Through Ojay Greene, she has collaborated with over 3,000 farmers, providing them with high-quality seeds, agronomic support, and direct market linkages to urban retailers, thereby improving their livelihoods.
Yvette’s work has garnered attention from international development agencies such as USAID, GIZ, SNV, and World Vision. She is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and social impact across various platforms.
Her academic background includes studies at Strathmore Business School, and she is recognized for her commitment to fostering ethical leadership and sustainable development in Africa.
In this episode, Yvette shares her journey of discovering her purpose through the passions God placed within her in different seasons of life as well as the challenges and opportunities she has faced along her journey of following Jesus through the interests and strengths God has given her.
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