BIK Events

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Upcoming Events

BIK Business Breakfast – Friday, 20th May

Catch up on all events from the year and stay up to date.

We have an engaging calendar of events scheduled for 2022 and would be delighted to have you join us! The BIK Early Bird Offer is back, contact the secretariat via info@businessireland.co.ke to learn more.

Past Events

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BIK Annual General Meeting 10 Dec, 2021

DATE: FRIDAY, 10TH DECEMBER VENUE: TAMARIND TREE HOTEL PAX: 40 FORMAT: HYBRID Agenda Welcome by Stephen Fagan: Co-Chair of Business Ireland Kenya AGM Elements: Review of 2021 activities Presentation of accounts Election of Office Bearers Amendments to the Constitution Keynote Address by Mr. Edward Mungai – Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and…

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BIK hosts themed virtual meeting – Apr 2021

                  Thursday, 29th April – Business Ireland Kenya hosted a highly informative webinar themed: Key updates and focus on the logistics industry. The engaging session featured an excellent panel of speakers including Mr. Gilbert Langat – CEO at the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa and Mr. Eddie…

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BIK Hosts Themed Virtual Meeting to Kick off the Year – Jan 2021

                  Tuesday, 26th January – Business Ireland Kenya hosted the first virtual meeting of the year focused on providing an economic outlook for the year. The session featured insightful presentations from Mr. Judd Murigi – Head of Research at ICEA Lion Asset Management Ltd (ILAM) and Mr.…

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BIK Annual General Meeting 4 Dec, 2020

The 2020 AGM was conducted virtually on Friday, 4th December 2020.  The event was hosted via Zoom meetings and there were approximately 45 guests in attendance. The session ran from 11.00 am to 12.15 pm with all who had registered having received the meeting link and relevant documents ahead of the session. A copy of…

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Women in Business: Perspectives on Entrepreneurship, Inclusion and Talent Development – Nov 2020

On Tuesday, 24th November Business Ireland Kenya hosted an engaging and motivating webinar themed ‘Women in Business – perspectives on entrepreneurship, inclusion and talent development. The session was an informative discussion with an excellent panel of speakers including H.E. Amb Fionnuala Quinlan – Ambassador of Ireland to Kenya, Ms. Ilanna Darcy – Former Acting CFO…

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BIK Hosts Themed Virtual Meetings and a Networking Social Event – Sep 2020

On Tuesday, 1st September Business Ireland Kenya partnered with Corporate member Invest Northern Ireland to host the first webinar of the month. The ‘Spotlight on Cybersecurity’ webinar included a panel of speakers from PWC Kenya, Salt DNA, Global Forensic Services Limited and Kenya Cybersecurity and Forensics Association. The session created an opportunity for all in…

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Acceleration and Reinvention of Business Through Digital Transformation – Jul 2020

Within the month of July, Business Ireland Kenya hosted one thematic webinar. Our July webinar explored the ways in which businesses today are continually adapting through a radical rethinking of their processes, people, and use of technology to fundamentally improve business performance. Mr. Ben Roberts shared remarks on the Liquid Telecom journey noting the areas…

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BIK Hosts Themed Virtual Business Hour Meetings for Members – Jun 2020

Within the month of June, Business Ireland Kenya hosted two thematic webinars. The first webinar centered on the role of the East African Community (EAC) including the creation of protocols that promote trade and business transformation with respect to the current key strategic focus is the strengthening of safe trade zones. The session highlighted the…

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BIK Hosts Themed Virtual Business Hour Meetings for Members – May 2020

In the month of May, BIK hosted two Virtual Business Meetings. The first Virtual Business Hour meeting of May 2020 focused on sharing information regarding COVID – 19 in Kenya with Dr. Mercy Mwangangi  – Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) at the Ministry of Health. The session explored measures being implemented to mitigate COVID in the…

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BIK Hosts Themed Virtual Business Hour Meetings for Members Apr 2020

Business Ireland Kenya (BIK) supports trade and investment between Kenya and Ireland. BIK hosts themed activities throughout the year to engage members and guests.  In the month of April, BIK has hosted three virtual meetings on topical issues. The first meeting, scheduled for 1st April focused on HR policies and labor laws with speakers from…

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BIK Annual General Meeting 6 Dec, 2019

The AGM took place as a Christmas lunch event on Friday, 6th December 2019.  The venue was Tamarind Tree Hotel. There were approximately 55 guests in attendance. Guests arrived from noon and were registered as they came in. Agenda Welcome by Darren Gillen – Chair, Business Ireland Kenya Remarks by H.E Ambassador Fionnuala Quinlan –…

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BIK Social Event Sep 24, 2019

BIK SOCIAL EVENT 24th SEPTEMBER 2019 DUSIT D2 6.00pm – 9.00pm BIK hosted the second social event of 2019 on Tuesday 24th September 2019 at the newly reopened Dusit D2. The event centered on bringing members and guests together through an evening of socializing in a vibrant environment.     Dusit D2 General Manager Mr.…

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BIK Breakfast Meeting Jul 5, 2019

FRIDAY, 5th JULY 2019 CAPITAL CLUB EAST AFRICA 7.30am – 9.30am Theme: Manufacturing – a key pillar of Kenya’s Big 4 Agenda   AGENDA: Opening remarks – Darren Gillen, BIK Chair Corporate member announcement – ARAMEX Security briefing – WS Insight Update from the Embassy of Ireland, H.E Amb Fionnuala Quinlan Presentations from invited speakers…

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BIK Breakfast Meeting May 3, 2019

BIK BUSINESS BREAKFAST FRIDAY, 3RD MAY 2019 PARK INN BY RADISSON 7.30am – 9.30am THEME: BUSINESS EXPANSION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH   AGENDA: Opening remarks – Darren Gillen, BIK Chair Security briefing – WS Insight Update from the Embassy of Ireland, Lisa Doherty, Chargé d’Affaires Presentations from invited speakers Dr Herta von Steigel: Founder and…

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BIK Breakfast Meeting March 22, 2019

BIK BUSINESS BREAKFAST FRIDAY, 22ND MARCH 2019 CAPITAL CLUB EAST AFRICA 7.30am – 9.30am Theme: Doing Business in Kenya - the regulatory environment   AGENDA: Opening remarks – Darren Gillen, BIK Chair Update from the Embassy of Ireland, Lisa Doherty, Chargé d’Affaires Security briefing – WS Insight Presentations from invited speakers Mick Murphy: Partner at…
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BIK Social Event – St Patrick’s Day 2019

BIK SOCIAL EVENT TOUCH OF GREEN 14th MARCH, 2019 KENGELE’S LAVINGTON 7.00pm – late   BIK hosted the first social event of 2019 on Thursday 14th March, 2019 at Kengeles in Lavington.  The event, which kicked off St Patrick’s weekend, centred on bringing members together through an evening of socializing in a vibrant environment. The…
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Report on the BIK AGM, 2018

The AGM took place as a breakfast event on Friday, 7th December, 2018.  The venue, was the Capital Club EA, Westlands as was the case the previous year. Agenda General introduction AGM Elements: Approval of Accounts Annual Report for 2018 Election of Office Bearers and approval of new BIK Co-Chair Security briefing by Insight Panel…
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BIK Social Impact Round table October 24, 2018

Theme: How Small and Medium Enterprises can commit to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya

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BIK Breakfast Meeting October 5, 2018

The fourth BIK Breakfast Meeting of 2018 was held on Friday, 5th October 2018 at the Capital Club East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 7.30 am with approximately 60 members attending. Opening Remarks: BIK Chair, Niall Meany The Chair, Niall Meany, welcomed all present to the meeting and gave a brief overview of the agenda. Remarks…

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BIK Social Event 2018

BIK members and invited guests had a very enjoyable evening at the BIK Social Event held at Movenpick Hotel in Westlands on September 13th, 2018. The event included the launch of the BIK Doing Business in Kenya Guide by Irish Ambassador Dr. Vincent O’Neill, who presented copies of the Guide to the BIK members; CEO of UKALL,…

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Second BIK Connect Event 2019

BIK members had a thrilling evening at the second BIK Connect event, which was held at the Irish Ambassador’s residence in Muthaiga. The BIK Co-chairs, Dr. Vincent O’Neill and Mr. Lau Larsen, and members of the BIK Steering Committee were all present. BIK members and some invited guests, including Nairobi Hospital CEO Mr. Gordon Odundo,…
BIK Breakfast Meeting July 6 2018

BIK Breakfast Meeting July 6, 2018

The third BIK Breakfast Meeting of 2018 was held on Friday, 6th July 2018 at the Capital Club East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 7.30 am with 63 members in attendance. Opening Remarks: BIK Chair, Niall Meany The Chair welcomed all present to the meeting, remarking on the good turnout and gave a brief overview of…
BIK Breakfast Meeting April 20 2018

BIK Breakfast Meeting April 20, 2018

The second BIK Breakfast Meeting of 2018 was held on Friday, 20 April, 2018 at the Capital Club East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 7.30 am – 9.30 am with 55 guests in attendance. Opening Remarks: BIK Chair, Niall Meany The Chair welcomed all present to the meeting, remarking on the good turnout. As the first…
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BIK Breakfast Meeting Feb 23, 2018

The BIK Breakfast Meeting was held on Friday, 23rd February, 2018 at Capital Club East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 7.30am-9.30am with 58 guests in attendance. Niall Meany, Chair of Business Ireland Kenya, called the meeting to order at 7.45am Opening Remarks: Chair Niall Meany The Chair welcomed all present to the meeting, remarking that he…
BIK AGM Report 2017

BIK AGM Report 2017

The AGM took place as a breakfast event on Friday, 1st December, 2017. The venue was the Capital Club EA, Westlands as was the case the previous year. Agenda General introduction AGM Elements: Approval of Accounts New BIK Fees Annual Report for 2017 Election of Office Bearers and approval of new BIK Co-Chair Security briefing…
BIK Breakfast Meeting Oct. 6, 2017

BIK Breakfast Meeting Oct. 6, 2017

The BIK Breakfast Meeting was held on Oct. 6, 2017 at Capital Club East Africa in Nairobi, with approximately 70 members taking part. The Ambassador of Ireland to Kenya Dr. Vincent O’Neill called the meeting to order and provided opening remarks. News from BIK The BIK membership had a number of networking opportunities since the…
BIK Breakfast Meeting July 6 2017

BIK Breakfast Meeting July 6, 2017

BIK members came together for a Breakfast Meeting at Capital Club on July 6, 2017. There were approximately 80 members in attendance, including 5 newly registered members and guests. The Ambassador of Ireland to Kenya Dr. Vincent O’Neill provided the opening remarks, welcoming BIK members and special guests at the meeting. These included Secretary General…
BIK Breakfast Meeting May 12 2017

BIK Breakfast Meeting May 12, 2017

The meeting began at 7:30am at Capital Club, Nairobi. The venue was full to capacity with approximately 80 people in attendance. Simon Roberts, Warrior Insight Simon gave a security brief, highlighting an IED attack on Mandera Governor Roba’s convoy, in which five police officers died. He reported that small groups are organizing attacks on the…
BIK Breakfast Meeting March 3 2017

BIK Breakfast Meeting March 3, 2017

Ambassador Dr. Vincent O’Neill formally opened the first BIK Breakfast meeting in 2017. Held at the Capitol Club, the meeting theme was “Challenges to and progress being made in the doing business environment in Kenya.” BIK News The Ambassador highlighted key achievements made by BIK in 2016, including a thematic focus in meetings, diversification of…
BIK Annual General Meeting 2016

BIK Annual General Meeting 2016

The 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Friday Dec. 9, 2016. The lunch-time event took place at the Capital Club in Westlands, the second AGM in a row to take place at the venue. Highlights of 2016 Based on membership feedback, BIK breakfasts took a specific sectoral focus and proved to be very…