In a spectacle of grandeur and vitality, The Titans Connect Africa Business Networking Summit for Uasin Gishu County Chapter 2023 took center stage at The Noble Hotel and Conference Center in Eldoret this past Saturday.
This extraordinary event, which drew over 250 participants, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate magnates, as well as students from Moi University – School of Business and the University of Eldoret, marked a pivotal moment in Eldoret’s transition towards achieving city status.
Kennedy Lesiew, President of The Titans Connect Africa, underscored the event’s immense significance for Eldoret, stating, “Business Networking Summits have traditionally been reserved for major cities. We take immense pride in being among the trailblazers to organize such a summit as we prepare to embrace city status.”
Lesiew further emphasized the crucial role of collaboration in business networking, remarking, “Business transactions are often rooted in trust and familiarity. Business networking serves as the ideal platform to nurture these connections, fostering innovation and mutual support.”
Kelvin Okwara, CEO of The Noble Hotel and Conference Center Eldoret, delivered a compelling message to business owners, urging them to focus on addressing common challenges within their fields.
“Imitation is Limitation. Businesses that fail to provide solutions to people’s problems cannot aspire to scalability and sustainability,” Okwara said.
In addition, Collins Kibet Boinett, CEO of Diesel Power Company Limited, directed his advice towards the youth in attendance, encouraging them to expand their knowledge and diversify their networks for personal growth.
Boinett emphatically stated, “Your network is your net worth,” emphasizing the transformative potential of connections forged through networking.
Event Significance
This groundbreaking event not only shed light on Eldoret’s trajectory towards achieving city status but also emphasized the need for a fresh and progressive approach to business networking.
In a country where such summits have traditionally been reserved for major cities, this event showcased Eldoret’s readiness to adopt and champion this pivotal business practice, aiming to foster collaboration, innovation, as well as economic growth.
Exhibitors
The event featured a diverse array of exhibitors, including Unifi Kenya, Alphax Academy Eldoret, Johnny Motions Eldoret, Dsquare Official Wear Eldoret, MC Techcloud, Nexus Marketing Agency Eldoret, DTB Bank Eldoret, ICEA Lions Group, The Noble Hotel and Conference Centre Eldoret, KJ Salon and Barbershop Eldoret, among others.
