THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 23RD
NAIROBI
EMPLOYABILITY & CAREER PARTNERS JOINT BREAKFAST EVENT: INVEST IN SKILLS
hosted by (partner) TBC
DATE
THURSDAY, 23 Nov 2023
TIME
07:30-08:30
ROLE OF OFFICES OF CAREER SERVICES IN SHAPING STUDENTS' CAREER PATHS
in Partnership with LinkedIn and Office of Career Services, CUEA
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
08:30-9:30
SESSION PRESIDENT
Stewart Samkange, Higher Education Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, & Southeast Europe Leader, LinkedIn
SPEAKER
Dr. Margaret Muturi, Director Career Development and Mentoring Programs, KU: | Iris Irumva, MBA- Business strategist, Career and Leadership Coach, HR Expert, Executive Advisor
MODERATOR
Jane Gikonyo, Certified Career Analyst
CONTRIBUTION OF PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFICATIONS BODIES IN COMPLEMENTING HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
in partnership with KASNEB
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
9:30-10:30
SESSION PRESIDENT
Prof. Nicholas K. Letting, CEO KASNEB;
SPEAKER
Preston Odera, CEO, ISACA Kenya Chapter FA Diana Muriuki, CEO, Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) CHRP Grace Kaome, Human Resource & Administration Manager, FKE | Nita Kihiro, Daystar University Office of Career Services
MODERATOR
Eleen Montet Shollei- Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Learnly Africa
TEA BREAK
10:30-11:00
TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY; FUTURE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES, TVET & HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE EA COMMUNITY
in partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts & Sports
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
11:00-12:00
Launch of the East African Youth Employability Policy Brief
Chief Guest & Session President
Hon. Ababu Namwamba,EGH- CS Youth Affairs & Sports
SPEAKER
H.E Martin M. Moshisho, Deputy Governor Kajiado County, Chairperson the Deputy Governor’s Forum | Prof. George Kimathi-Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and Research at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Lillian Ngala, Group Head of Human Resources, Diamond Trust Bank ; | Simon Murimi- Ajira Digital, Jobs Resources and Training Manager, eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute
MODERATOR
Philip Pande-Executive Director, CCA
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EVOLVING CAREER: ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MENTORSHIP AND CAREER GROWTH
in partnership with Britam
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
12:00-13:00
SPOTLIGHT ON BEST PRACTICE
The Role of Alumni and Industry Mentorship Essential Skills | Career Fairs & Networking | CBC, CBT
Session President
Dr. Beatrice Inyangala-Principal Secretary University Education, Kenya
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Bernard Batinic- Work, organizational, and media psychology expert at JKU Linz. | Lilian Bagambe-Career and Business Coach, Uganda | Achie Ojany- Alai-Essential Skills Afubwa Musumu , Director, Career and Alumni Services, Mount Kenya University Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Munene, John Maxwell Certified Executive Program Leader Consulting LTD
MODERATOR
Susan Nyotta, Britam Micro-insurance
LUNCH BREAK
13:00 - 14:00
ASSESSING THE NET IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH ON CAREER PATHS OF STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY TRANSITION OF GRATUATES
in Partnership with Chiromo Mental Health Hospital
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
14:00 - 15:00
SESSION PRESIDENT
TBD
SPEAKER
Dr. Rose Ngondi, Head of Training & Research Chiromo Hospital Amb. Maryben Omollo, CEO Maryben Foundation, Transformative Speaker, Mental Health Coach Clare Akoth, Student Mental Health Champion, Maseno University
MODERATOR
Anne Kaloki- Wellness Advisor, HealthX Africa
ENTRENCHING ETHICS , VALUES & INTEGRITY IN SKILLING EAST AFRICA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS
in Partnership with TBD
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
15:00-16:00
SESSION PRESIDENT
CPA John Lolkoloi, Director, Ethics & Leadership, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya
SPEAKER
Ms. Esther Muchiri, Vice-Chair, CPSB, Kirinyaga, Legal Advisor to the 47 CPSBS in Kenya, Lecturer of Laws at CUEA, Sr. Dr. Veronica Jemanyur Rop, ASE Senior Lecturer at CUEA-Nairobi-Centre for Social Justice and Ethics Rev. Prof. Clement Chinkamboka Ageguuni Mawawa Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology and Senior Researcher
MODERATOR
Mr. Samuel Otieno, Managing Director & Principal Officer NCBA Bancassurance (E.A), NCBA Group and Ordained Pastor
THE IMPACT OF ON-CAMPUS INNOVATION HUBS; SHOWCASING & PITCHING STUDENT-FOUNDED START-UPS
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
16:00-17:00
SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING TRENDS
Cultivating Innovation & Start-up Culture TVETS as Maker Spaces Pitching on-campus solutions for funding Integrating In-school and out-of-school Innovation Hubs
SESSION PRESIDENT
Sheena Raikundalia- Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub
SPEAKER
Mr. Mukhtar Ogle-OGW EBS Secretary Strategic Initiatives Mr. Elisha Bwatuti, SBDC Strathmore/USIU Daniel Ochieng- Business Development & Management Consultant-Africa Market Penetration Strathmore University, Uganda;
MODERATOR
Erick Nyamwaro, Founder STEM Impact Centre
STUDY ABROAD (OPPORTUNITIES, APPLICATION, AND FUNDING)
in partnership with Unicaf & Education Hungary
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
17:00-17:30
SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING TRENDS
Cultivating Innovation & Start-up Culture TVETS as Maker Spaces Pitching on-campus solutions for funding Integrating In-school and out-of-school Innovation Hubs
SESSION PRESIDENT
Samson Kithika- Business Development Manager, Unicaf
SPEAKER
Caroline Kithama (Consult. Psychol, MPH), Head of Office, Education Hungary, Regional Office | Bob Mwiti, Co-Founder, Kenya Airlift Program;
MODERATOR
Ms. Judy Mwaniki
YOUTH IN AGRIBISNESS AND GREEN JOBS SHOWCASE
in partnership with KCB Foundation
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
17:00-17:45
SESSION PRESIDENT
SPEAKER
Mr. Bernard Baraza, Deputy Chief of Party, KCB Foundation
MODERATOR
Mr. Fredrick Angienda, Founder & CEO BAYE
SPEED DATING WITH RECRUITERS, CEOs, HR MANAGERS
in Partnership with HR Consultants
DATE
23 Nov 2023,
TIME
17:30-18:00
SESSION PRESIDENT
Perminus Wainaina, CEO - Corporate Staffing Services -Recruitment & HR Consultant;
SPEAKER
Emmanuel Mutuma, Former CEO ,Brighter Monday Kenya
MODERATOR
Jay Walenga- CEO Jay CVs
CLOSING CEREMONY
18:00 - 20:00
GALA DINNER & UONGOZI CAREER AWARDS 2023
Networking Cocktail & Happy Hour Entertainment
Welcome & Background
Livingstone Makori-Founder Corporate Career Academy
Chief Guest & Session President: