Lion Second International President Dr. Manoj Shah
Dr. Manoj Shah of Nairobi, Kenya was elected to serve as Second Vice President of Lions International at the Association's 106th International Convention held in Melbourne, Australia, in June 2024.
Vice President Shah is a successful businessman with interests in the Automobile, Property, Hospitality and Finance sectors.
A charter member of the Nairobi Greater Lions Club since 1988, Vice President Shah has held many offices within the association at club, district and international levels. He has served as a Constitutional Area Leader of the Global Action Team – Africa and was Chairman of the Africa Lions Steering Committee which led to Africa being recognized as a separate constitutional area. He also served as a trustee of the Lions Clubs International Foundation and is a Campaign 100 Lead Gift Donor and LCIF Humanitarian Partner
A passionate advocate for leadership development, Vice President Shah has served as faculty at several International Lions Leadership Institutes and facilitated leadership workshops across Africa and Asia. He is a certified LCIP Trainer for Lions International and has led the District Governors-Elect Seminar as a group leader multiple times.
Vice President Shah's philanthropic endeavors have left an indelible mark on the community. He played a pivotal role in establishing Lions Service Centers in Kenya, including the Lions Renal Unit, Lions Dental Center and Lions Hearing Center. Notably, he spearheaded the establishment of the first Lions Eye Bank in Kenya and serves as vice chairman of the Board of Management of the Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital in Nairobi. Additionally, he has been instrumental in establishing the first two Lions Comprehensive Diabetic Care Centers in Kenya.
Vice President Shah has received numerous accolades, including the "Elder of the Burning Spear" (EBS) Award by the President of the Republic of Kenya for his role in Nation Building, “Ambassador of Goodwill Award” by Lions International, and the prestigious "Commander to the Venerable of St. John Medal" (CStJ) from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for Community Engagement and conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Humanity. His achievements have been highlighted in his published biography titled “One in A Million.”
In addition to his Lion activities, Vice President Shah is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He is currently the chairman of the M.P. Shah Hospital, chairman of the Automobile Association of Kenya Road Safety Council, member of the Priory Council of St. John, trustee of the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, board member of Special Olympics Kenya and an active member of the Visa Oshwal Community. At the national level he has also served as the chairperson of The National Transport and Road Safety Authority of Kenya (NTSA).