This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
On October 4, 2021, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) launched a first-of-its-kind inter-university challenge in Kenya to mould tomorrow's business leaders.
The challenge, which seeks to develop the right blend of technical, ethical, and professional skills in students, has received overwhelming responses from the student community.
According to Steve Obuogo, Head of ACCA Kenya and Tanzania, the challenge is one of the platforms for preparing for the future, and ACCA stands tall in answering today's questions and preparing for the future.
266 teams comprising of four students each, totaling to 1,064 student applications, have already registered since applications for the challenge opened up a month ago.
The teams comprise of students from 38 institutions of higher learning spread across 15 counties in Kenya.
At the end of the challenge, the students will understand the relevance of key competencies in business leadership, including financial management, leadership and management, strategy and innovation, and ethics and professionalism.
Each of the four team members of the winning team will receive a Ksh150,000 scholarship towards their ACCA fees, a laptop, certificate, and trophy, and an ACCA gift hamper.
Additionally, all the 12 team members in the three top teams will have an opportunity for internship and job placement with up to eight top employers who have partnered with ACCA.
