Pfizer East Africa announces new country manager

Pfizer has announced the appointment of Mark Wagstaff as the Country Manager for Pfizer East Africa. 

Mark brings to the role a wealth of experience gained across a variety of pharmaceutical companies and markets.  He has accumulated a significant experience working for multi-national companies within the pharmaceutical industry.

Prior to joining Pfizer, the last 18 years have been spent in the emerging markets, primarily in senior commercial roles, living and working in seven countries across three continents including Nigeria. The roles include general management, business development, project leadership and encompass many pharmaceutical segments including vaccines, branded generics, innovative and established brands.

With full responsibility for the leadership and development of Pfizer East Africa’s business, Mark will play a key role in meeting the company's growth goals as well as building Pfizer's outstanding reputation for quality medicines and healthcare delivery to host communities.

We are delighted to welcome Mark Wagstaff into the Pfizer family,” said Margaret Olele, Director Corporate Affairs/ Health & Value.

Bar Star Samia Joan

Diageo World Class Bartender of the year Samia Joan prepared and offered demonstrations of her award winning cocktails  to consumers at the recently opened Art Caffe at the Hub. Dubbed golden shakers, the cocktail tasting session gave consumers an opportunity to enjoy serves prepared using various products such as Cîroc, Kettle one from Diageo’s Luxury portfolio.

Running every Wednesday at select Art Caffe Outlets, the cocktail tasting session gives Samia an opportunity to engage consumers and rally support from Kenyans ahead of her trip in Miami where she will be representing Kenya.  Samia emerged the winner of Diageo World Class after a three month competition that saw her beat over 80 bartenders who entered the competition.  

Pampers 'showers' expectant mothers with unique personalized celebration

Being an expectant parent brings its share of excitement, joys and fears. Now, thanks to the world’s leading diaper brand, Pampers, celebrating the arrival of your new bundle of joy is even easier for moms, dads and their loved ones. As part of its commitment to helping every mom prepare and celebrate her little one as she embarks on this new and exciting journey, Pampers will host a surprise baby shower for moms across Kenya.  

More than 1.2 million babies are born a year in Kenya, which means that there are baby showers being thrown across the country every other weekend. Pampers will use its social media platform to help select lucky mums to be a part of the ultimate Pampers Baby Shower. Kenyan celebrity mothers and baby experts from the Kenya Pediatric Association will join in the festivities at the showers and share their personal experiences. It will also be an opportunity to for moms-to-be to exchange useful tips from how to choose the best diaper for their baby to how to put your baby to sleep. To add to the fun, the guests will enjoy special treats and receive goodie bags filled with Pampers products and other gifts.

“The arrival of a baby into your home is a blessing and indeed one of the most exciting moments of a parent’s life. Pampers knows the value of being prepared,” says Jane Ngugi, Pampers Brand Manager. “Pampers has always been a key part of a baby’s happy healthy development since birth and now we are excited to extend that relationship into the day’s leading up to a baby’s arrival. Through the showers we will be offering parents much more than diapers as they’ll also have the chance to engage with pediatricians and nurses so they can leave the showers feeling more confident as they await the arrival of their little ones.”

Pampers has been and is committed to caring for moms and their children by providing diapers that help keep baby dry and comfortable. With quality products designed for every stage of baby's development, Pampers is making a difference for every baby, right from the start.