The Workpay 2024 End-of-Year Celebrations in Kenya and Nigeria were both spectacular events filled with laughter, reflection, and recognition. Colleagues in Tanzania and South Africa were greatly missed!

KENYA, by Philomena Kendi

Kenya’s theme was “Global Cultures” and people went hard on their outfits! Among the day's other highlights were the highly anticipated 2024 Workpay Kenya Awards, where employees and managers came together to honor exceptional contributions and celebrate the best of the best. Backed by votes from managers and employees, the awards showcased the spirit of stay hungry, people first, integrity and accountability that define Workpay’s values.

The MVP

This category celebrated employees who demonstrated outstanding performance and received the highest votes from their peers and managers.

• Winner: Juliet Kiriba
• Runner-Up: Paul Wachera
• Third Place: Leewell Mwangi

Juliet Kiriba’s exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment earned her the top spot, with Paul and Leewell closely following as remarkable contenders.

Leader by Example (Best Manager)

The Best Manager award recognized leaders who inspired their teams through exemplary leadership and consistent results.

• Winner: Carolyne Nduta
• Runner-Up: Maxwell Waiyaki
• Third Place: Josephine Kibibi

Carolyne Nduta’s ability to lead with integrity and vision made her the standout winner, with Maxwell Waiyaki and Josephine Kibibi earning well-deserved recognition for their leadership excellence.

Sales Champion

The Sales Champion award highlighted exceptional performers in driving sales and delivering measurable results.

• Winner: Elizabeth Wambui (General Sales) Elizabeth’s strong MRR contributions, her ability to manage an maintain an extensive pipeline and her tireless efforts made her the clear choice for this category.
• Winner: Melvin Malanga (EOR Sales) Melvin’s outstanding performance in EOR sales and his commitment to customer success secured him this accolade.

Walking Encyclopedia

Josephine Kibibi earned this title for her unmatched knowledge of the Workpay system. Whenever someone has a question, she’s the go-to expert!

Best Dressed

Sharon Korir turned heads with her impeccable saree, effortlessly showcasing Indian culture and securing the title of Best Dressed.

Good Samaritan

Jesse Ngethe received this award, recognizing his unwavering dedication to stepping up when needed most, embodying the true spirit of reliability and Stay Hungry!

The 2024 Workpay Kenya Awards were a testament to the company’s culture of recognition and appreciation. These awards not only honor individual achievements but also inspire everyone to strive for greatness in the coming year. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for making 2024 a memorable and successful year for Workpay Kenya!

NIGERIA, by Lovejoy Onuchukwu

Nigeria’s 2024 EOYP was truly remarkable. Through various activities, we were able to bond and learn a little about ourselves outside of work, such as hobbies, likes, passion, family, and origin.

The ambiance of the venue is good - the coolness of the beach sand and the mild waves, the warmness of the pool water under the sun added to the sweetness; not to forget the table tennis competition between Thomas and Omotayo, where Omotayo gave Thomas a tough challenge with a draw, the ayo game which Lovejoy was the unbeatable champion, the Ludo game, where Frances was the standing champion, the basket game, the swing that made Hope remembered her elementary school days.

The variety of food and drinks, including mocktails, cocktails, beer, smoothies, and soft drinks, made the day fun.

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