Regina Akoth Ombam
State Department for Trade - Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry
Ms.Ombam is an Economist and Public Policy Expert committed to seeing Kenya positioned as Africa’s Trade Hub. As the Principal Secretary, she plays a pivotal role in driving Kenya's economic growth by spearheading policies and initiatives that stimulate growth, create jobs and expand Kenya's trade policies with a focus on driving trade reforms, fostering strategic partnerships and deepening Kenya’s regional and global economic integration in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Ms. Ombam’s expertise extends across extensive macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, implementation science, negotiations, results-based management and institutional governance.
Her strategic insight has made her a key driver in enhancing trade policy, fostering public-private partnerships, and promoting economic integration across the continent, including engagements at the African Union, European Union and with other Bilateral partners.
Ms. Ombam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University.
With a proven track record in economic policy and strategic planning her leadership at the State Department is instrumental in enhancing Kenya's trade environment, attract investment and strengthen economic ties both regionally and globally.
