Ms. Rabia Mere Salim
Independent Council Member & Chair - Sealing, Resource Mobilization and Academic Affairs Committee
Ms. Rabia Mere Salim
Independent Council Member
Chair – Sealing, Resource Mobilization and Academic Affairs CommitteeAcademic Qualifications
Professional Profile
Ms. Rabia Mere Salim is a distinguished Financial and Economic Advisor who plays key roles in improving strategic leadership in investor management, business development, and relationship management. She specializes in identifying solutions to economic problems affecting institutions and providing strategic advice to both governments and the private sector on policy development.
Current Role
Head – Partnerships & Networking
Mombasa Investment Corporation (MIC) – Mombasa County Government
Previous Experience
Ag. Chief Officer – Tourism
Mombasa County Government
Acting Chief Officer overseeing tourism development and promotion
Economic Advisor
Kilifi County Government
Provided economic advisory services and policy guidance
Areas of Expertise
Partnerships & Networking
Leading investor management and business development at MIC
Economic Advisory
Policy development for government and private sector
Strategic Leadership
Improving institutional strategy and relationship management
Public Sector Consulting
Experience at county government level (Mombasa & Kilifi)
Investor Management
Managing relationships with investors and stakeholders
Policy Development
Advising on economic policy formulation
Council Contribution
As Chair of the Sealing, Resource Mobilization and Academic Affairs Committee, Ms. Rabia brings invaluable expertise in partnerships, networking, and economic advisory. Her experience across both Mombasa and Kilifi County Governments provides her with deep insights into public sector operations, while her current role at Mombasa Investment Corporation gives her practical knowledge of investor management and business development.
Her unique combination of economic advisory skills, policy development experience, and partnership management makes her an ideal leader for the committee focused on resource mobilization and academic affairs. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Nairobi, further enhancing her strategic management capabilities.
Committee Leadership
As Chair of the Sealing, Resource Mobilization and Academic Affairs Committee, Ms. Rabia oversees:
- Resource mobilization strategies for the university
- Partnership development with public and private sectors
- Academic affairs oversight and policy recommendations
- Sealing and certification matters
- Strategic initiatives for institutional growth