About Jambo List Diaspora Expo
The main objective of this event is to facilitate collaboration between the Kenyan Community in the USA, investors and businesses from Kenya, the USA as well as globally. We aim to raise awareness about the numerous trade, business, and investment opportunities available in Kenya, which our Diaspora community can leverage.
The Expo is expected to attract over 1500 Kenyans living in the Diaspora. Selected SME’s and large corporate vendors have shown a great interest in showcasing their services and products which include land, housing, banking, manufacturing, technology, energy, as well as tours and travel, among others.
Expo Schedule
Friday, 24th May 2024
2:00 pm: Exhibition Open to the Public
4:00 pm: Expo Kickoff / Jambo List Welcome Remarks
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Panel Discussion I
Topic: Growing an Economically Strong Diaspora Community
Moderator: Ms. Wamaitha Kahagi
Panelists:
– Mr. Boniface Njoroge, CEO, Instacrete, Kenya
– Amb. Serah Munyiri, President, Jambo List LLC
– Mr. Peter Njoroge, President, PeteandPete Investors
– Ms. Alice Kaneiya, CEO, PAAM Real Estate
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Panel Discussion II
Topic: (Public, Private Partnership) Investment Opportunities
Moderator: Mr. Peter Njoroge
Panelists:
– Hon, Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, Principal Secretary State Department for Investment
Promotion
– Ms. Beatrice Were – Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)
– Ms. Nancy Ntimama – Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
– Mr. Robert Ng’ong’a – Economic Attache’, Kenya Embassy to the USA, Washington DC
6 pm – 6.30 pm – Break
Saturday, 25th May 2024
11:00 am: Exhibition Open to the Public
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm: Panel Discussion I
Topic: IT Panel Growing an economically healthy diaspora using technology/Growing Small
businesses for Diaspora – Technology & Business
Moderator: Jambo List
Panelists:
– Ms. Mary Wacheke – Business Analyst/Database Developer at Apple INC.
– Ms. Madona Wambua – Google Developer Expert
– Ms. Amira Asli – Hifadhi Solar – Technology
– Mr. Karimi Igeria – AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
1.30pm – 2.30pm: Break
2.30pm -3.30pm: Panel Discussion II
Topic: Import & Export Trade
Moderator: Mr. Marbly N. Matathia
Panelists:
– Ms. Floice Mukabana – CEO, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA)
– Mr. Richard Omelu – CEO, Export Processing Zones Authority
– Mr. Felix Chege – CEO, Real Sources Africa
– Ms. Esther Ngari – MD, Kenya Bureau of Standard
Exhibitors
Featured Organisations
The Ministry of Trade & Industry in Kenya is a government ministry dedicated to driving the nation’s economic growth through industrial development.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is the state’s leading business advocacy organization, championing a pro-growth environment for its members.
The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is a government agency that promotes investment in Kenya. Their mission is to attract and retain both domestic and foreign investors.
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is a Kenyan government agency established to promote export-oriented businesses.
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) is a government agency that works to promote Kenyan exports and improve the country’s image abroad.
The Kenya Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) is a government agency established to spearhead the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is the leading voice of Kenyan businesses, representing companies of all sizes across all sectors.
Contact Information
Jambo List Limited is a women owned company offering marketing and consulting services to Africans in the Diaspora and Kenya. Our mission is to connect African owned businesses with consumers worldwide. If you have any questions or concerns email us at info@jambolistexpo.com
Serah Munyiri
+1908-812-7965
Mary Muturi
+254 742 287666
Teresa Njoroge
+1862-432-9042
