- 07:00 - 09:00
Pick your name tag and conference goodie bag at the registration desk.
- 9:00
Call to Order and Welcoming
Speaker: MC – Ms Agatha Juma
Conference Opening
Speaker: MC – Ms Agatha Juma
Venue: Victoria Ballroom
Welcome Address
Speaker: Madam Catherine Musakali – Founder, Women on Boards Network
Keynote Speech: Overcoming fear to take bold actions
The Gambia suffered decades of economic and social decline under the murderous dictator Yahya Jammeh. In 2016 the world (and Jammeh) was shocked to learn that Jammeh, who had subdued, jailed and killed political opponents, had lost the Presidential election. What was amazing about this development was the fact that Jammeh had presided over four other sham elections in which he had won an average of 70% of the vote while suppressing opposition. One of the architects of the 2016 surprise was Fatoumata J. Tambajang, a former UN executive and respected mother of eight, who later became the Vice-President of The Gambia. Citizens of The Gambia now have hope of a brighter future because of the courageous actions taken by H.E. Tambajang at a time when she could have been imprisoned and killed for her role in organizing the opposition. In her keynote address, H.E. Fatoumata Tambajang will share her experiences in overcoming fear to take bold actions that yield to bold results and inspire conference attendees to do the same for Africa to fulfill its true potential.
Speaker: H.E. Fatoumata Tambajang – Former Vice President of The Gambia
- 10:30
Coffee Break
- 10:45
The Astonishing Ingredient of Amazing Teams
Bringing a disparate group of people together to achieve results that is better than the sum of the people’s individual talents is the mission of every team leader. From sports team captains to captains of industry, the ability to maximize the collective talents, resources, and energies of highly competent people can make or break an organization. In 2012, Google embarked on an initiative — code-named Project Aristotle — to study hundreds of Google’s teams and figure out why some stumbled while others soared. The results were surprising even to the seasoned Google executives. Wilben Short, a former executive of the London Underground and BAT who has developed amazing teams at each of those organizations, shares the astonishing ingredient of amazing teams in this learning lab and insights on how today’s tier one CEOs in Africa can leverage this knowledge to get the most out of their teams of highly accomplished executives in Africa.
Speaker: Mr. Wilben Short – Deputy Board Chair, BCA Leadership
Facilitator: Dr. Mbithe Anzaya
Venue: Victoria 1
Feeding Africa: Opportunities for Agricultural Investment in Africa
Africa has 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land and its food and yet imports 12.6 million tons of milled rice valued at US$5.5 billion annually. Investment in agriculture in Africa has a checkered history and doing it successfully requires knowledge of the industry in Africa that is hardly ever documented and is often limited to a few multinationals with a long history of investments and disciplined internal documentation of their experiences. Karan Kapoor has spent decades supplying agricultural investors in East, Central and Southern Africa with pesticides and related services to make their agricultural investments bear optimal returns. In this learning lab, Mr. Kapoor will share his knowledge of how and where to invest successfully in agriculture in Africa.
Speaker: Mr. Karan Kapoor – Founder, Snow Trading
Facilitator: Madam Doris Ahiati
Venue: Victoria 2
Leading the Impossible Project: Malawi’s Covid-Era Elections
In May 2020, Justice Chifundo Kachale was given what many political pundits considered to be an impossible task: conduct a presidential election within ninety days in the midst of the Covid 19 crisis without international support. On 3 February 2020, the High Court of Malawi sitting on constitutional matters nullified the presidential election that was held on 21 May 2019 that had declared the incumbent President the winner. That decision was upheld by the Supreme Court of Appeal on 8 May 2020 and Kachale was appointed to Chair the Electoral Commission. Under Kachale’s leadership, Malawi made history in Africa on 27 June when the opposition candidate was announced victorious in the rerun presidential election. In this learning lab, Justice Kachale will share the bold actions that he took to preserve the electoral agency of every Malawian citizen through a fair electoral process despite tremendous pressure. This conversation is important to us because there are over 18 countries conducting elections in Africa in 2024 including Ghana, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Botswana, Algeria, Rwanda and Chad.
Speaker: Justice Dr. Chifunde Kachale – Chairman, Malawi Electoral Commission
Facilitator: Maurice Toroitich
Venue: Victoria 3
From CFO to CEO: Leading the transformation of NMB Bank
How do you go from successful CFO to becoming a successful CEO?
Ruth Zaipuna was the Chief Financial Officer of Standard Chartered Bank in Tanzania prior to becoming the CFO of NMB Bank in Tanzania in 2018. Two years after joining NMB Bank, in the midst of the turmoil of Covid 19, she was appointed to be the CEO of the bank. She overcame challenges from outside and inside the bank to drive the bank to excellence and made many courageous decisions along the way. In 2022, NMB Bank Plc achieved record profitability of TZS 429 billion ($168M) in 2022, marking its best financial performance in its 25-year history. In this learning lab, Ruth Zaipuna will share how she made the transition from successful CFO to becoming a successful CEO and transforming the performance of a large bank.
Speaker: Madam Ruth Zaipuna – Chief Executive Officer, NMB Bank Tanzania
Facilitator: Daisy Kopolo
Venue: Kifaru
Hubris: The Kryptonite of Leaders
Hon. Sicily Kariuki, a former Minister of Health and CEO, will share her leadership journey and insights on the challenges leaders face, including becoming “hard of hearing” and failing to lead people towards prosperity. This lab will also discuss the differences between public and private sector leadership, the importance of empathy, and how power can corrupt leaders.
Speaker: Hon. Sicily Kariuki – Founder & CEO, Re-imagineimpact Associates
Facilitator: Sarah Jessie Appiah
Venue: Nyati
Green 365: Reversing Climate Change
Dr. Toseef Din, CEO of MP Shah Hospital, emphasizes that climate change is real and Africa will bear the brunt of its negative effects. Despite the urgency, she believes that it is not too late to take action, citing her hospital’s green initiatives as examples of simple, common-sense, and profitable choices that can be adopted by other CEOs to become carbon neutral.
Speaker: Dr. Toseef Din – Chief Executive Officer, MP Shah Hospital
Facilitator: Flora Mutahi Venue: Twiga
- 12:00
Lunch
- 13:00
Prep for Site Visit for In-Person Participants
- 13:30
Safaricom Innovation Centre
Safaricom has launched an innovation centre, known as Safaricom Alpha, to move beyond its successful M-Pesa mobile money service. The centre aims to leverage M-Pesa’s social network to connect people to other product solutions, focusing on data analysis to create additional products and services.
Facilitator: Dr. David Thuku
Strathmore University iLab
Strathmore University iLab was established in 2011 to spearhead research and innovation, promote entrepreneurship through mentorship programs, and create a conducive environment for technological innovations. iLab offers various initiatives, including the Digital Learning Unit, which focuses on using ICT effectively in teaching and delivering educational content. The unit has developed digital libraries, eLearning platforms, and animated videos for organizations like AGRA and GIZ.
Facilitator: Susan Banda Mudiwa
Kenya Airways
You will get to see the Pride centre which is the premier training facility that offers a range of courses to prepare candidates for careers in hospitality and aviation, including aviation security training. You will also visit ‘the hangers’ where Kenya Airways conducts maintenance and repairs on its aircraft fleet. The hangar is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and tools to ensure efficient and high-quality maintenance services.
Facilitator: Dr Mbithe Anzaya
Bamburi Cement
Bamburi Cement founded in 1951 is a leading cement manufacturer offering a range of products for various applications. The company’s flagship brand, Nguvu, is a pozzolanic cement suitable for general concrete and structural uses. Bamburi Cement also produces Power Max and Power Plus, both designed for specific construction needs.
Facilitator: Simon Kibe
AAR Hospital
AAR Hospital is a 140-bed private level 5 hospital which offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric services, critical care, and specialized clinics. The hospital is known for its patient-centric approach, providing highquality care through its experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities. If you are wondering why you are visiting a hospital, don’t worry, we want to show you that Africa has quality healthcare facilities so you don’t have to travel outside the continent to get healthcare.
Facilitator: Anyima Okundi
- 13:30
The Secrets of Fundraising
All organizations need funding to survive. Whether an organization is established as a for-profit or a not-for-profit, without money, the organization’s operations grind to a halt. Acquiring funding for non-profit organizations is an art and a science, and in this learning lab, registrants will learn from a master who has served on both sides of the funding table. H.E. Maurice Makoloo has led non-profit organizations seeking funding and donor organizations seeking to provide funding. His unique experience of serving on both sides of the table have given him an insight into what works and what does not when it comes to fundraising.
Speaker: H.E. Maurice Makoloo – Ambassador & Permanent Representative Republic of Kenya Mission to Vienna, Austria
Facilitator: Dr. Norah Bwaya
Venue: Kifaru
French Peer Learning Lab
Speakers: Alice Rwigema, Alan Price Mbida
Venue: Nyati
- 17:30
Return from site visit
- 18:30
Location 1 – Bold Actions for Africa’s Diaspora
The Diaspora has the potential to contribute greatly to the development of Africa. That is why the African Union wanted the Diaspora officially part of its proceedings. In 2003, at the end of the AU Summit, the Heads of State declared (14 (XVIII) add.3): “The African Union decides to recognize the African diaspora as an effective entity contributing to the economic and social development of the continent”.
The Diaspora are eager to come home to contribute. The private sector can play a leading role in accelerating the contributions of the diaspora. How can businesses and organizations tap into the diaspora?
Speakers: PLO Lumumba – Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation | Mr. Yaw Nsarkoh – Investor, Advisor | Mr. David Gatende – Non Executive Director
Facilitator: Anne Wangondu
Venue: Victoria 1 & 2
Location 2 – Bold Actions for Young Africans
Investing in the leadership potential of young Africans, especially women and girls, is a step towards establishing Africa as a formidable and influential force on the global stage, says former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
The African continent is poised for transformational growth and change. With over 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25, the young voices of Africa cannot be left out in making decisions about the future of Africa. What can young Africans do to secure the future of Africa?
Speakers: Caren Wakoli – Founder and Executive Director of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF) | Sophie Ndong – Country Director, SOS Children Village, Sierra Leone | Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki – Retired Military Three-Star-General
Facilitator: Sibongile Chimimba
Venue: Victoria 3
Exclusive chat with keynote
Facilitator: Susan Banda-Mudiwa
Venue: VVIP Room