Lonah Mutonga
About Lonah Mutonga
Lonah Mutonga is a Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations in Kenya, including M-KOPA and Unilever. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management from Kabarak University and has developed significant HR initiatives that have enhanced compliance and employee motivation.
Current Role at M-KOPA
Lonah Mutonga currently serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at M-KOPA, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her on-site presence in Kenya allows her to effectively manage HR initiatives and support the workforce directly.
Previous Experience at M-KOPA
Lonah Mutonga has a significant history with M-KOPA, having worked in various HR roles. She was an Associate HR Business Partner for seven months in 2022, and prior to that, she served as a Human Resources Officer from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. Additionally, she worked as an HR Shared Services Assistant from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. Her contributions included developing a comprehensive Warehouse Code of Conduct and implementing rewarding schemes that enhanced employee motivation.
Experience at Unilever and Other Organizations
Before her tenure at M-KOPA, Lonah Mutonga worked as a Recruitment Assistant at Unilever for four months in 2018. She also gained experience as an HR Assistant-Trainee at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital for three months in 2018 and as an HR Intern at East African Portland Cement Plc for two months in 2013. Additionally, she worked as an Accounts Intern at Nairobi Water Company for three months in 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Lonah Mutonga holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resource Management from Kabarak University, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. She also obtained a Diploma in Management and a Certificate in Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, studying Human Resource Management and Business Administration respectively. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR practices and management.
Achievements in Human Resources
Lonah Mutonga has led several impactful initiatives in her HR career. At M-KOPA, she orchestrated a comprehensive HR process review that achieved 100% stakeholder participation. She also resolved complex complaints with an 80% success rate and achieved a 40% reduction in leave liability, optimizing operational efficiency. Her leadership in HR Week sessions contributed to upskilling the entire workforce.