You were not able to join us at the 28.09.2021 for our expert talk with Simon Achenio and his students? No worries, we have written everything you need to know down, right here.
ENACTUS KENYA X GERMANY with SIMON ACHENIO
Hey there, I am Simon Achenio from Enactus Kenya. Thanks for having me. My main area of expertise is Enactus, connections to universities in Kenya and collaborations with our projects.
If you have any questions after tonight, you can always contact me!
Key learnings of the evening:
Projects:
Agri - Rays (Solar dryer, food wasting)
Laundrix (Laundry)
Trash is Treasure (Plastic recycling)
Solarize (Solar charging stations)
Inua dada (Menstrual Hygiene Management project) @Natural Women
Agrarian (Data-driven agriculture) @EduGlobe
Enactus Kenya equips their students with skills, but also their communities, because the students share their knowledge with friends and family.
Enactus Kenyas Vision: To be the leading catalyst in developing business ideas and leaders in Kenya.
Enactus Kenyas Mission: To create partnerships between business and higher education and equip students with innovative ideas that attract investment through community projects, knowledge sharing, competition and ultimately nurture business leaders.
Students and Simon are very open for collaboration of any kind!
Questions from the audience:
What are the differences in your teams? We have 4 teams currently spread around the country. They differ in numbers depending on their (recruitment) activity.
Have you identified similar challenges for your projects? Financing!
What is UP!? How do you handle so many projects in Germany? How do you finance your projects in Germany?
More questions were asked in the break-out rooms: Share your experiences in the comments!
Contact data:
Mr. Simon Achieno
Program Leader Enactus Kenya
Nyaku House, Mezzanine Floor,
Argwings Khodek Road, Hurlingham,
P.O box 135-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel.L +254 - 202731497
His students:
1. Mr. Dennis Lubanga - Egerton University, Nakuru Town Campus
2. Ms. Mercy Mutana - University of Nairobi
3. Mr. Clinton Adoga - Technical University of Kenya
4. Ms. Sharon Nzisa - Moi University
5. Ms. Imelda Nasubo - Taita Taveta University
6. Mr. Sam Okemwa - University of Eldoret
7. Ms. Lilian Waita - Multimedia University of Kenya
8. Ms. Ivy Kathure - Moi University, Eldoret West Campus
9. Mr. Stanley Abuya - Technical University of Kenya
10. Ms. Eunice Kalekye - Egerton University
11.Ms. Cynthia Kimandi - Technical University of kenya
12. Mr. Lennox Omondi - St. Paul's University
13. Ms. Beth Kanario - Technical university of Kenya
14. Mr. Allan Akwanalo - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
15. Mr. Humphrey Nyangema - Technical University of Kenya
Here you can find the recording of the expert talk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5cL4jqs-lXIPgSICiaci5Fo3wUSp-33/view?usp=sharing
Anything you like to add or ask? Write it into our comments!
Your UP!-team