This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
The Soar Africa leadership and entrepreneurship summit has kicked off in Nairobi, with a focus on inspiring economic progress for Africa.
On September 5, 2019, the summit's media sponsor, the Standard Group Plc, hosted a press briefing at Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi, where KCB CEO Joshua Oigara emphasized the importance of the private sector in transforming the continent.
“Soar Africa is the beginning of a movement that is very important to us,” Oigara said, highlighting the need for solutions to come from younger minds.
On September 6, 2019, the summit will be held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, featuring keynote speakers Bishop TD Jakes, Econet Group Chairman Strive Masiyiwa, and Head of Facebook Africa Nunu Ntshingilia.
TD Jakes, who arrived in the country the previous day, expressed his excitement to be back in Kenya after over 10 years, stating, “I love this country and its people. It is wonderful to be back.”
As a renowned pastor, author, and filmmaker, Jakes emphasized the connection between entrepreneurship and spirituality, saying, “building businesses is also part of spirituality.”
