NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 — Haco Industries Managing Director Mary-Ann Musangi has been recognised with multiple accolades at the Women in Manufacturing Awards hosted by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), underscoring her leadership and impact in the sector.She was named Winner of the Woman Executive of the Year Award, and also emerged 1st Runner-Up in the Woman Sustainability Champion (ESG) Award and Woman Industrialist of the Year Award categories. She further secured 2nd Runner-Up in the Woman Lifetime Achievement Award category.Speaking after receiving the honours, Mary-Ann said the recognition reflects broader shifts within the manufacturing sector beyond individual achievement.“While these accolades are personal, they reflect something much bigger than individual success. They speak to the evolving role of manufacturing leadership in Africa — where performance must be balanced with purpose, growth with sustainability, and scale with inclusion,” she said.She noted that Haco Industries continues to focus on strengthening local manufacturing capacity, integrating sustainability into its core operations, and expanding opportunities across its value chain, particularly for underserved communities and emerging talent.“Recognition across leadership, ESG, and industrial impact affirms that these priorities are not parallel, but central to building resilient, future-ready businesses,” she added.Musangi also credited the achievements to the company’s teams and partners, whose commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive growth.The awards come at a time when African manufacturers are increasingly under pressure to balance competitiveness with sustainability and inclusivity, with industry leaders calling for stronger, future-ready business models across the continent.