Over 5oo delegates from Kenya Uganda and Tanzania are set to meet in Naivasha to deliberate on the regions trade.
The forum to be held by Business Networking International East Africa will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to converge, exchange insights, and forge meaningful connections aimed at accelerating business growth.
The event is scheduled for August 16, in Naivasha aims to strengthen inter-country trade by fostering strategic business networking among delegates from the three states.
BNI National Director Elizaphan Muraguri, said that The BNI Convention provides an invaluable setting where industry leaders can collaborate, share industry trends, and explore new avenues for growth.
"Networking is a powerful tool in increasing inter-country trade. By connecting business professionals from different countries, we create opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth that transcend borders," said Muraguri.
BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organization, providing a positive, supportive, and structured environment for professionals to further their business through word-of-mouth marketing.
The convention will feature interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to empower participants with actionable insights and innovative approaches to business networking.
BNI East Africa operates within a global framework that spans 76 countries with 327,000 members in 11,172 chapters. Each week, BNI members meet in local chapters to discuss their businesses, share success stories, and exchange qualified business referrals.
This structure and global reach allow members to connect with a vast network of professionals, facilitating business growth across borders and industries.
In Kenya, BNI has been active for 14 years, boasting 537 members in 15 chapters.
In the last year, Kenyan members have passed over 30,000 referrals, resulting in over US$14 million worth of business.
Uganda’s BNI network, comprising 358 members in 8 chapters, has passed over US$12 million in a similar period.
