This morning, Margaret ‘Meg’ Whitman, the United States ambassador to Kenya, paid a visit to the Technical University of Mombasa. During her visit, she engaged in a tree-planting exercise with the Vice Chancellor before addressing the students at the Assembly hall.

Ambassador Whitman, renowned for her extensive experience in start-ups and large multinational corporations in Silicon Valley, including her tenure as the president and CEO of eBay Inc., an online marketplace and digital payments company, led an interactive discussion with the students. The conversation delved into various topics such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as contemporary issues like Artificial Intelligence, scholarships, exchange programs, and climate change, with a specific emphasis on the role of technology in today's business landscape.

Highlighting her leadership style as that of a servant leader, Ambassador Whitman stressed the importance of consensus and teamwork. She encouraged the students to embrace innovation, pursue entrepreneurial ventures, and seek opportunities for personal growth.

In sharing her personal journey and accomplishments, the ambassador emphasized the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and having a supportive partner. She urged the students to approach challenges with confidence and to view mistakes as learning opportunities, emphasizing the need for swift action in rectifying errors.

The visit concluded with Ambassador Whitman expressing her optimism about the potential of the youth in Kenya and encouraging the students to be proactive in shaping their futures. She reiterated her commitment to fostering collaboration between the United States and Kenya in the fields of education, technology, and innovation, and expressed her anticipation of witnessing the positive impact the students would make in their communities and beyond.