LONDON, United Kingdom, May 31, 2025/APO Group/ --

The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) (www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.co.uk) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), following the conclusion of a rigorous, four-tier, points-based selection process. In keeping with our established tradition, this year’s evaluation combined 65% of the final score from the global online poll with 35% from verified documentation, including evidence of institutional growth, innovation, sustainability, and measurable impact.

The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) is the continent’s premier platform for recognising exceptional corporate practices, impact-driven leadership, and transformative contributions to Africa’s evolving business and economic ecosystem. The ABLA selection process includes public nominations, editorial board screening, a global public vote, and a final evaluation based on verifiable metrics to ensure that each honoree reflects the highest standards of African excellence, innovation, and measurable impact.

In line with African Leadership Magazine’s unwavering commitment to amplifying Africa’s underreported success stories, often overlooked by mainstream global media, the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) celebrate policymakers, industry leaders, and resilient brands that are setting standards in corporate governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

Dr. Ken Giami, Founder & CEO of the African Leadership Organisation, said in an official statement: “On behalf of the Board, we warmly congratulate the winners of ABLA 2025 for their unwavering commitment, groundbreaking achievements, and visionary leadership. Their exemplary contributions are not only transforming Africa’s business landscape but also inspiring a new era of sustainable growth and opportunity across the continent.”

The winners and runners-up will be formally presented with award trophies and other honours during the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) Ceremony—the major highlight of The Africa Summit London 2025—scheduled for 9–10 July 2025 at The Landmark Hotel and the UK House of Lords. Additionally, all honourees will be featured in the highly anticipated ABLA 2025 Honourees Edition of African Leadership Magazine, a prized collector’s item unveiled during the event and distributed globally.

Below is the complete list of winners and runners-up in the various categories of the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025:

Industry Personality of the Year

Africa Business Integrity Leader Award

Young Business Leader of the Year

African Tech & Digital Economy Leader of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

1. Kwabena Kesse, CEO, Kessben Group of Companies, Ghana – Winner

Special Commendation Award for Regulatory Excellence

1. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Kenya – Winner