Major Boke Kitangita: From the Military to the Boardroom

The CEO Files — Issue 009

What does it take to transition from military service to entrepreneurship and build a business in an industry where trust, discipline and reliability are paramount?

In Issue 009 of The CEO Files, we feature Major Boke Kitangita, CEO and Founder of Jeff Hamilton (K) Ltd, whose journey spans humble beginnings, service in the Kenya Air Force, corporate leadership and the demanding world of entrepreneurship.

Drawing on the discipline and leadership principles developed during his military career, Major Boke ventured into business, building a company operating in the security, human resources and staff outsourcing sectors.

This profile explores the experiences that shaped his leadership, the realities of growing a people-centred business, and the purpose that continues to drive him.