Kenya’s Best Managed Companies is a leading business awards programme, recognising excellence in Kenyan headquartered companies with revenues of KSH 117,520,000 ($ 1,000,000) or greater in Kenya.
Entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices.
What makes the Kenya's Best Managed Companies programme unique.
- Focuses on Kenyan headquartered or Kenyan owned and managed companies
- Recognises overall business performance and sustained growth
- Recognises the efforts of the entire organisation
- Measures more than financial performance
Eligibility
Who can apply? Companies wishing to apply must meet the following criteria:
Revenue
- Companies with revenues of KSH117,520,000 ($1,000,000) or greater in Kenya
No. of Years in Operation
- 5 or more years in operation
Ownership
- 50% owned by Kenyan residents or entities which may include:
- Kenyan owned private company
- Kenyan portfolio of companies controlled by local venture capital and local private equity firms
- Family Offices
Major decision making centre
- Headquarters or major decision-making centre should be in Kenya
Compliance
- Fully compliant with the prevailing legal, tax and ethical framework in Kenya
No of employees
Brand Reputation
- Clear of any brand reputation issues
Independence
- Not a Deloitte Restricted Client
Not Eligible
- Public companies where the majority stake (>50%) is not privately-held by residents or entities within Kenya
- Foreign multinationals and their subsidiaries
- Government-owned entities / public sector agencies
- Charities and not-for-profit enterprises
- Partnerships / Joint Ventures
- Private Equity firms, Credit Unions, Mutual or co-operative insurance companies
For more information on eligibility, please contact africabestmanagedcom@deloitte.co.za