#1 Top Recruitment Firm in Kenya, Africa.

Connecting Africa’s Top Talent with the Right Opportunities

We go beyond recruitment- building perfect matches through deep insight, rigorous search, and a commitment to lasting success.

950+

Successfully Hired

100%

Placement Success Rate

+16 years

on the market

Our Services

Exclusive. Precise. Proven. We are a boutique executive search firm specialising in mid to C-suite placements. With a rigorous, research-driven approach, we ensure every hire is a perfect fit - both technically and culturally.

Job Opportunities

Explore exclusive mid to C-suite vacancies across Africa, matched to your expertise, leadership style and career goals with precision.

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Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

Helping businesses find top-tier professionals through a meticulous and strategic hiring process.

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Candidate Profiling

Elevate your career with expert guidance on CVs, personal branding, and interview preparation.

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Workplace Insight

A Fantastic Team building tool

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Trusted by Leading Companies Across Africa

Why Partner With Us?

Reduce Hiring Risks

Our rigorous search and assessment process ensures the perfect fit.

Access Top Talent

A deep network of qualified professionals for mid to C-suite roles.

Strengthen Employer Brand

Attract top-tier candidates with our expert positioning.

6 Months guarantee period

We provide six months of follow-up to ensure your new hire is the right long-term fit.

What Our Clients Say đź’¬

We’re proud to be a trusted partner in executive search and career growth. Our clients’ success stories reflect the precision, dedication, and expertise we bring to every placement.

David Leenson

David Leenson

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Longonot Farm Ltd.

“I would like to say that my experience with Appointment Africa, through Vanessa Strong has been nothing short of fabulous and I cannot but help recommend them to anyone who is searching for talent."

Jeremy Block - Managing Director

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Dpo Group

BAA and Direct Pay Online have a great history together. BAA has been instrumental in shaping the team at our Nairobi Headquarters, going above and beyond their scope to bring in top talent and secure the right fit.

Roz Clark - HOS

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Nicholas Mudasia

Vanessa is Very Honest, truthful, straight forward, respectful & friendly. She’s got the best Management skills.
Vanessa interviewed me at Flamingo airlines and gave me my first job. I forever remain thankful.

At Flamingo Airlines

Meet the Founder: Vanessa Strong

With over 30 years of experience in the Kenyan market, Vanessa Strong founded By Appointment Africa in 2009 to redefine executive search with a bespoke, high-touch approach. Having held senior roles in commercial and recruitment sectors, she saw the need for a service that truly understands both businesses and candidates—ensuring the perfect match of skills, personality, and culture.

Born and raised in Kenya, Vanessa’s deep market insight and personal commitment continue to drive BAA’s reputation as a trusted leader in executive recruitment across East Africa.

Find the Right Fit Today

Whether you're searching for top executive talent or the next step in your career, we’re here to help. Let’s start the journey together.