The 4th Annual
Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024

Happened on: 23rd November 2024

Venue: Radisson Blu Upper Hill

THE THEME WAS...
Building Staying Power as African Households and Businesses

Attendees

350+

Panelists

16

Sponsors

9

Partners

2

The 4th Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024

On the 23rd of November, 2024 a multitude of enthusiastic investors, both established and novices gathered at the Radisson Blu-Upperhill for the Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference.

The event featured speakers with expertise spanning different fields including, finance, investments, estate planning, trusts, preparing for retirement, growing and scaling your business and technology.

The 4th Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024 Gallery

The Speakers

The Chief Guest and the Keynote Speakers for the 4th Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024 were…

The Chief Guest - Mr. John Gachora - CEO & Group Managing Director, NCBA Group

Chief Guest

Mr. John Gachora - CEO & Group Managing Director, NCBA Group

Dr. Dan K. Gikonyo - Chief Cardiologist and Founder, The Karen Hospital - The Keynote Speaker - 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Dan K. Gikonyo
Chief Cardiologist and Founder
The Karen Hospital

Kennedy Odenyo - Assistant General Manager, Business Development, ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Ltd Keynote Speaker Abojani The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Keynote Speaker

Kennedy Odenyo
Assistant General Manager, Business Development
ICEA Lion Life Assurance Company Ltd

Julius Ouma Chief Executive Officer, Faulu Microfinance Bank - Keynote Speaker Abojani The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Keynote Speaker

Julius Ouma
Chief Executive Officer
Faulu Microfinance Bank

Our Panelists

Panelists for the 4th Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024 were…

Rose Muturi - Managing Director East Africa, Branch International Panelist - 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Rose Muturi

Managing Director East Africa
Branch International

Phyllis Migwi - Country General Manager, Microsoft - Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference (1)

Phyllis Migwi

Country Manager
Microsoft

Robert Kibaara - CEO, HF Group - Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference (1)

Robert Kibaara

Chief Executive Officer
HF Group

Peter Wachira - CEO, ICEA LION Trust Company The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference (1)

Peter Wachira

Managing Director East Africa
ICEA LION Trust Company

Esther Masese - Chief Financial Services Officer, Safaricom PLC - Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Esther Masese

Chief Financial Services Office
Safaricom PLC

Elizabeth Irungu - CEO, Absa Asset Management Limited Panelist - 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Elizabeth Irungu

CEO
Absa Asset Management Limited

John Paul Okwiri, OGW, MBA, MCIPS - CEO, Konza Technopolis Development Authority - 4th Abojani Economic Conference

John Paul Okwiri, OGW

MBA, MCIPS - CEO
Konza Technopolis Development Authority

Caren Nangila Musungu

Child Protection Officer
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
Sport Leader, Decathlon Kenya Athlete: Women Amputee Football National Team

Esther Muchai Senior Portfolio Manager, ICEA LION Asset Management – Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Esther Muchai

Senior Portfolio Manager
ICEA Lion Asset Management

John Mwangi - CEO, TAI Sacco Society Limited - Panelist 4th Abojani Economic Conference

John Mwangi

CEO
Tai Sacco Society Limited

Isaac Owilla Group Director Technology and Operations, NCBA Group - Panelist 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Isaac Owilla

Group Director Technology and Operations
NCBA Group

Isaac Ngunjiri - Homeloan Specialist, Absa Bank - Panelist 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Isaac Ngunjiri

Homeloan Specialist
Absa Bank

Kenneth Mbae - MD, Centum Real Estate - Panelist 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Kenneth Mbae

MD
Centum Real Estate

Steven Maleche, Head of Research, Old Mutual Investment Group – Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Steven Maleche

Head of Research
Old Mutual Investment Group

FA. Julie Sospeter, Financial Coach – Panelist The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

FA. Julie Sospeter

Financial Coach

Maina Chege Business Journalist

Maina Chege

Event MC



Business Journalist

Moderator Sudi Nabangi Digital Adoption & Change Consultant, Business Development and Partnerships Lead at Dorion Associates LLP

Sudi Nabangi

Moderator



Digital Adoption & Change Consultant, Business Development and Partnerships Lead at Dorion Associates LLP

Claire Munde Media Personality

Claire Munde

Moderator



Media Personality

Jimmy Mbogoh – Business Journalist, Citizen TV – Moderator The 4th Abojani Annual Economic Empowerment Conference

Jimmy Mbogoh

Moderator



Business Journalist Citizen TV

Sponsors for 4th Abojani Economic Conference

Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors

Event Partners

Partners for the 4th Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

The 4th Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference 2024 was themed: Building Staying Power as African Households and Businesses with sub-topics focused on the below thematic areas TOPICS DISCUSSED

Investments - Annual Abojani Connect Corporate Finance Training

Investments

Insurance Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Insurance

Real Estate Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Real Estate

Retirement Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Retirement

Entrepreneurship Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Entrepreneurship

Trusts Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Trusts

Savings Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Savings

SME Financing Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

SME Financing

Family Wealth Annual Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference

Family Wealth

Abojani Investment Ltd, a company regulated by the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), offers premier investment and financial advisory services in Kenya.

With a robust presence in the financial sector, Abojani has cultivated a digital community of over 300,000 followers, reflecting the trust and engagement it has built over the years.

Our firm prides itself on empowering individuals through financial
education and strategic planning. Over 7,000 individuals have graduated from our personal finance masterclass, gaining invaluable skills to manage and grow their wealth effectively.

Abojani has successfully guided 720 clients in creating personalized financial plans, resulting in investments totaling Ksh 382 million.
Additionally, our #1milli challenge has seen tremendous success, with 1,020 participants since its inception in 2020, out of which, 385 have achieved the 1 million ( #1milli challenge) financial goal.

Catering to a diverse clientele primarily composed of entrepreneurs and professionals aged between 24 and 44 years, Abojani Investment Ltd continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence.

Our clients have investments in Money Market Funds, Treasury Bills, and Bonds valued at over Ksh 1.5 billion, underscoring our pivotal role in Kenya’s investment landscape.

In the past year, we initiated a robust campaign aimed at empowering SMEs to invest their excess capital using the Profit First approach.

Our efforts have resulted in guiding SMEs to invest 80 million kshs in the first half of 2024, and we are determined to drive even greater investment in the near future.