- 8:00
- 9:00
Solving Kenya’s Largest Challenges
Speaker: Mr. Felix Kosgei
Venue: Victoria Ballroom
Solving Africa’s Largest Challenges
The phrase “African solutions to African problems” was coined by the Ghanaian economist George Ayittey in response to the crisis in Somalia in the early 1990s. His argument at the time was that “outside attempts to resolve African problems have regularly proven ineffective and even counterproductive” and that any “long-term solution to problems can come only from Africans themselves.”
Since then, however, the phrase has taken on a life of its own. It has been hotly debated in broader contexts, widely interpreted and continues to offer a framework through which to examine the continent’s problems and solutions. The notion has been picked up as a guiding principle of the African Union and has been used as a rallying cry by politicians across Africa.
What does the phrase mean to you as a leader in Africa?
Which of Africa’s problems are you solving or looking to solve?
Speakers: Allan Kilavuka – CEO, Kenya Airways | Charity Chanda Lumpa – Board Chair, BCA Leadership | Prof. Laban Ayiro – Vice Chancellor of Daystar University
Facilitator: Dr. David Thuku
- 10:30
Tea Break
- 10:45
Area: Finance/Banking/Investment
Facilitator: Doris Ahiati Venue: Victoria 1Area: Recruitment/HR
Facilitator: Anne Ngethe Venue: Victoria 2Area: Logistics/Transportation
Facilitator: Simon Kibe Venue: Victoria 2Area: Government/Public Sector Engagement
Facilitator: Maurice Toroitich Venue: Victoria 3Area: Sales/Customer Acquisition
Facilitator: Sarah Jessie Appiah Venue: Victoria 3- 12:00
Tea Break
- 12:15
Cultural Transformations in an African organization
Strathmore University is an institution that has earned an enviable reputation of excellence and service quality in the tertiary and executive education. This reputation was earned through the establishment and nurturing of a particular culture in Strathmore that was different from the prevailing culture in many other tertiary institutions in East Africa. In this learning lab, Dr. Vincent Ogutu, the Vice-Chancellor of Strathmore, shares how this cultural transformation was achieved at Strathmore University. Registrants who attend this session will acquire strategies for effecting culture change in their organizations to achieve the kind of societal impact that Strathmore has achieved.
Speaker: Dr. Vincent Ogutu – Vice Chancellor, Strathmore University
Facilitator: Madam Catherine Engmann
Venue: Victoria 1
Leadership Transitions
Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno is a maverick. He transformed KCB Bank from a national bank into a regional bank. He transitioned from being a private sector executive to becoming a Permanent Secretary serving in the public sector. He transitioned himself from Bank CEO to a founder/entrepreneur and executive coach, and he has transitioned himself into semi-retirement. Many leaders struggle with transitions and end up holding on too long or handling the transition poorly to the detriment of the organization they are leaving and eventually to the organization that they are moving onto. The experience of Dr. Oduor-Otieno and the resulting discussion in this learning lab will be priceless for any leader who is or needs to plan their next transition.
Speaker: Dr. Martin Oduor -Otieno
Facilitator: Sarah Jessie Appiah
Venue: Victoria 2
Leading from the Rear: Influencing National Transformation
The five-point Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) plan is the blueprint for development that President William Ruto’s administration is utilizing to turn around the country’s fortune and deliver inclusive growth. It is part of the Kenya Vision 2030 which is the long-term development blueprint for the country and is motivated by a collective aspiration for a better society by the year 2030. National Transformations require dedicated leaders at various levels of government to drive them to implementation. One of the quiet drivers of the BETA plan is Mrs. Mercy Wanjau, the Secretary to the Cabinet. She is a commercial lawyer, regulatory and governance expert who has worked in the private and public sectors, both at local and international levels. In this learning lab, Mrs Wanjau will share insights on her journey of leadership in the public sector where she has quietly influenced the national transformation plan and implementation. Registrants who attend this session will acquire insights into how to create a positive impact in public service.
Speaker: Mrs. Mercy Wanjau – Secretary to Cabinet, Republic of Kenya
Facilitator: Mr. Samuel Ayim
Venue: Kifaru
Leveraging Courage and Reliability to Build an African Bank
Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira, a successful executive, summoned the courage to leave employment and start FDH Bank in Malawi, overcoming the challenge of raising significant initial capital by leveraging trust-based professional relationships. In this learning lab, he will share his inspiring journey from employee to entrepreneur to business mogul, imparting valuable lessons on building a bank from scratch and raising capital in Africa.
Speaker: Thomson Mpinganjira – Founder, FDH Financial Holdings Limited, Malawi
Facilitator: Susan Banda-Mudiwa
Venue: Victoria 3
Financial Inclusivity for Global Prosperity
Financial inclusivity is a crucial element for prosperity, enabling individuals and businesses to access essential financial services that meet their needs. Financial stability has been central to the IMF’s work during the past few decades. In more recent years, issues related to financial inclusion or access to finance have increasingly gained prominence in the global discussion of financial sector issues. Financial stability and financial inclusion are often considered to have conflicting goals, just as fighting inflation and maximizing growth are viewed to be at odds in a central bank’s objective function.
How do Africans access finance to solve Africa’s problems?
Telnet, one of Nigeria’s earliest fintech companies, has partnered with Global Integrated Fintech Solutions (GIFTS) and its subsidiary iPayAnywhere (iPay) to transform electronic payment in Africa
Speaker: Mr. Dave Sahadath
Facilitator: Madam Anne Ngethe
Venue: Nyati
Corporate Governance Opportunities in Africa
When Charity C. Lumpa assumed her duties as the Chair of the Board of Zanaco Bank in 2015 the bank had just completed a disappointing year with earnings declining by 13% to 185 million Kwacha
High-profile corporate scandals globally have generated increased interest in corporate goveirnance. As companies in Africa are becoming international players in both operations and sourcing of capital, the need to meet listing requirements of foreign exchanges and appeal to international investors has elevated the importance of corporate governance in Africa.
In Africa, where governance challenges persist, there is a growing recognition of the importance of effective corporate governance in driving sustainable business practices and economic progress.
Speaker: Madam Charity C. Lumpa – Board Chair, BCA Leadership
Facilitator: Mr. Simon Kibe
Venue: Twiga
- 13:30
Lunch
- 15:00
Book Launch Discussion
Facilitators: Dr. Modupe Taylor-Pearce | Dr. David Thuku
Needs & Leads recap
Reflections
Speaker: Amb. Anthony M. Muchiri – Chairman, Public Service Commission
Group Buy/Sponsor Acknowledgements
Speaker: Catherine Musakali – Founder, Women on Boards Network
Closing Reflections and Call to Action
Speaker: Wilben Short – Deputy Board Chair, BCA Leadership