Nairobi Kenya - YES! on the road

Speakers:

Dr Samuel Maina, Chairman Business Administration, Kenyatta University.

Professor Perez Onono Okello, Executive Dean (SBET), Kenyatta University.

Professor Waceke Wanjohi, Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University

Ernest Chitechi, Manager, Corporate Services, Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)

 

Workshop Hosted by Smachs Foundation & & The Young Peoples Network International.
Inspirational Insights from Entrepreneurs and Their Journey

Scene Setting Address: Charlene Ruto, Founder & Patron, Smachs Foundation & The Young Peoples Network International

Moderator: Charlene Ruto, Founder & Patron, Smachs Foundation & The Young Peoples Network International

Entrepreneurs:

• Harman Singh, Co-Founder, Kalasik Organisation
• Sukhman Singh, Co-Founder, Kalasik Organisation
• Wyclife Ng’Ong’a, Founder, Faith Engineering
• Moses David Sayanda, Chief Operating Officer and Project Manager, Solar Photoelectricity Ltd
• Nyambura Nganga, Relationship Manager, Developers Club, KCB Bank Kenya
• Mary Chege, Chief legal Officer, Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)

 

Putting Together a Successful Business Plan

Insight into the 7 steps as well as the dos and don'ts of building a scalable business plan

 

Competition: Solutions in Data & Digitization:

Data & Digitization: The lack of reliable data and tools/systems is a significant barrier to data-driven decision-making, action, and creating platforms that aggregate and optimize capital. Addressing this could profoundly impact the energy and climate change sectors.

6 Shortlisted entrepreneurs will come face to face with an expert judging panel. The winner will walk away with $5,500 funding for their project.

Moderator: Simon Cooper, Partnerships Manager, YES!

 

Entrepreneurs Submitted by Kenya Climate Innovation Centre

• Brian Nyambura, Hydro Soda Electric
• Maxwell Opondo, Zero Bionic

 

Entrepreneurs Submitted by Kenyatta University

• Elizabeth Nzisa Musau, MySmartFarm
• Caroline Muriithi, Power Q
• Ouma Kennedy, SmartMicrogrid

 

Judging Panel:

• Victor Okinda, Manager, Solutions, Applied Innovation, GEAPP
• Evans Kayo, Chief Operating Officer, Verst Carbon
• Geoffrey Ronoh, Co-Founder & Technical Director, OFGEN

 

Fit-for-Purpose Electrical Appliances: Creating appliances specifically designed to meet the needs of emerging energy users can add immense value, generating jobs and promoting sustainable solutions across the continent.

A solution creating, prototyping, or improving productive use appliances.

6 Shortlisted entrepreneurs will come face to face with an expert judging panel. The winner will walk away with $5,500 funding for their project.

Moderator: Shiddika Mohamed, CEO, YES!

 

Entrepreneurs Submitted by Kenya Climate Innovation Centre

• Gladys Muoki, Ecolith Africa Solutions
• Yanic Atikhu, Solar Empower
• Mercy Kyalo, Feion Green Investment

 

Entrepreneurs Submitted by Kenyatta University

• Ian Muhuhu Chege, UmemeSense
• Mercy Kirui, SunriseKit
• Derrick Macharia, Pawanax

 

Judging Panel:

• Dennis Waweru, Manager, Energy Systems, GEAPP
• Bryan Micheni, Kenyan Energy Markets Working Group & KPLC Sustainability Working Group
• Anita Otubu, Senior Director, Universal Energy Facility (SEforALL)

 

 

Watering of the Trees Lead by: Charlene Ruto, Founder & Patron, Smachs Foundation & The Young Peoples Network International

Opening Ceremony – Prayers & National Anthem, East African Anthem, Kenyatta University Anthem