This is from entities operating in 24 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. Maureen Ochang, president of PMI Kenya Chapter (2nd left) is joined by PMI members as they received the Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter of the Year 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa/ HANDOUT The Project Management Institute (PMI) Kenya Chapter has been named the Sub-Saharan Africa chapter of the year, recognising its leadership, innovation, member engagement and contribution to strengthening project management skills across the region.
The award follows a competitive assessment of PMI chapters operating in 24 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, placing Kenya among the region’s leading professional project management organisations. PMI is a global non-profit professional association that sets standards for the project management profession, offers professional certifications and supports a worldwide network of project, programme and portfolio management practitioners.
The chapter of the year award assesses performance in areas including community impact, knowledge empowerment, member engagement and satisfaction, adherence to PMI values, sustainability and volunteer excellence. Maureen Ochang, president and board chairperson of PMI Kenya Chapter, said the recognition reflected the collective efforts of members, volunteers, partners and the chapter’s leadership.
“This recognition is an extraordinary moment for PMI Kenya and, most importantly, a celebration of our members and volunteers who continue to give their time, expertise and energy to advancing the project management profession,” Ochang said. She said the award also carried a responsibility for the chapter to deepen its contribution to professional development and national development.
“Our focus remains on creating meaningful value for our members, strengthening project management capability in Kenya, and demonstrating how effective project leadership and delivery can contribute to national and regional development,” she said. PMI Kenya provides professionals with opportunities for professional development, networking, knowledge sharing, certification support and engagement with the wider project management community.
The chapter has also been engaging government, businesses, development partners, academia and project professionals on the importance of strengthening project management capacity and improving project execution.