
Highlights from the 2017 Enactus Kenya National Competition
Quick Facts Results
- National Champion:
Moi University - Second Place:
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga
University of Science & Technology - Third Place:
Egerton University
There was no shortage of enthusiasm leading up to this year’s Enactus Kenya National Competition. In the weeks before the 9 June event, we saw a number of articles about the Enactus Kenya organization and the event – check out this article about the competition and this one about the Enactus program. Winnie Nanjala, Deputy Director and Business Development Manager for Enactus Kenya was interviewed on TV about the competition, which you can watch here. And of course, we saw post after post on social media, highlighting the excitement throughout the network for this inspiring event.
Brace yourself for the @EnactusKenya Expo is going down this 9th of June #EnactusKenyaExpo @enactus_uoe @irenkenya pic.twitter.com/hjgFVBTkdJ
— Arnoldi (@arnoldi254) May 25, 2017
9 days to the 15th #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllwin @enactusjooust @enactusmoi @EnactusANU @enactus_uoe @EnactusKU2 @enactuspuea16 @ENACTUSUSIU pic.twitter.com/FH1Z7vsfmV
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) May 31, 2017
It’s a countdown to the event we have all been waiting for. @ShikwatiJames @enactus_uoe @enactusmoi @EnactusKenya #EnactusKenyaExpo pic.twitter.com/DOI6WNUhOM
— Arnoldi (@arnoldi254) May 31, 2017
When the big day finally arrived, nearly 375 supporters came together at the Pride Inn Centre Westlands in Nairobi, including 17 competing teams. While the judges had their orientation, students had the chance to explore best practices in navigating campus life in the age of information overload during the Enactus Kenya President’s Forum, moderated by Dr. Beatrice Ombaka, faculty advisor at Katatina University.
Judges orientation session going on at #EnactusKenyaExpo 2017. #WeAllWin @ShikwatiJames @joboyengo @Sallyfab @Dengall @Nanjalaww pic.twitter.com/0jcO5s94r7
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
After a welcome from Country Director James Shikwati and the league selection, it was time for the opening round of competition where 10 judges had the difficult task of narrowing the field of 17 competing teams to the final three.
Our Country Director – James Shikwati is present and so full of energy! 😊😊 #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllWin @ShikwatiJames @Enactus @Sallyfab pic.twitter.com/6biDy3L0j1
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
@ENACTUSkarU University wraps up their presentation! A big round of applause to them 😊. #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllWin @ShikwatiJames @Sallyfab pic.twitter.com/7f7K8oDT6q
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
Now setting up ahead of their presentation is #EnactusJooust . All the best! #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllWin @ShikwatiJames @Sallyfab pic.twitter.com/NuRMKLVNiH
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
#EnactusKenyaExpo enactus Egerton university on stage presenting..#WeAllWin @EnactusKenya @irenkenya pic.twitter.com/ph5BiaHFtQ
— KARATINA UNIVERSITY (@ENACTUSkarU) June 9, 2017
Before finding out the finalists, however, delegates took part in an alumni forum that explored the topic “The Great Acceleration: Plugging into the Fast-Paced World After Campus”, where Enactus Kenya alumni shared their experiences and advice with current students.
Reach out to the alumni to assist after campus ~ Winnie Chebet, Enactus Alumni & KPMG. #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllWin @beryljumba @EnactusANU
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
#EnactusKenyaExpo @ShikwatiJames @EnactusKenya Attitude matters most than anything else.. #motivations
— Billy Opiyo (@Billyopiyo1) June 9, 2017
your are a brand .take care of your brand -alumni forum #enactuskenyaexpo #weallwin @enactus_uoe @EnactusKenya @ShikwatiJames @Nanjalaww
— Estherfrancis (@essyf96) June 9, 2017
Finally, it was time to find out which teams were moving on and experience the powerful final presentations, sharing the positive impact they made on a range of issues facing their communities.
Final Round judges are ready! #EnactusKenyaExpo #EnactusKenya2017 #WeAllWin @ShikwatiJames @Sallyfab @Nanjalaww @beryljumba @irenkenya pic.twitter.com/3J4YPmVSVV
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
#EnactusKenyaExpo @ShikwatiJames @EnactusKenya enactus jooust listening to the judging panel.. pic.twitter.com/07LKdvIs2x
— Billy Opiyo (@Billyopiyo1) June 9, 2017
A big round of applause to @EnactusEgerton as they finalize with their presentation! #EnactusKenyaExpo #WeAllWin @Sallyfab @ShikwatiJames pic.twitter.com/vGPPeXYpCv
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
On stage @enactusmoi .all the best #enactuskenyaexpo #weallwin @EnactusKenya @ShikwatiJames @Nanjalaww @Sallyfab @enactus_uoe @OCalvine pic.twitter.com/IPRCdDuCFH
— Estherfrancis (@essyf96) June 9, 2017
While the judges finished, attendees were treated to a performance by Juliani, a popular Kenyan hip hop gospel musician. Then the team presidents were presented with certificates recognizing their hard work and dedication over the past year, followed by an inspiring keynote address from Maurice Gachuhi, Senior Manager, Audit at KPMG, who talked about the KPMG-Enactus partnership at both the global and national level, and the organizations’ synergies.
@JulianiKenya performs at #EnactusKenyaExpo! The final results to be announced shortly! We’re super excited! #WeAllWin 😊😊😊😊 @ShikwatiJames pic.twitter.com/DDwooEQkBY
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
Great performance by Juliani at the #enactuskenyaexpo #weallwin @EnactusKenya @ShikwatiJames @Nanjalaww @Sallyfab @enactus_uoe @irenkenya pic.twitter.com/AeWiGJlFcp
— Estherfrancis (@essyf96) June 9, 2017
Receiving of certificates by the team presidents #enactuskenyaexpo #weallwin @EnactusKenya @ShikwatiJames @Nanjalaww @Sallyfab @irenkenya
— Estherfrancis (@essyf96) June 9, 2017
Final words by Morris-KPMG
“Remember
1 Mindset to be determined
2 Attitude
3 Skillset
Keep them with you and you’ll go far”#EnactusKenyaExpo— olugae calvine (@OCalvine) June 9, 2017
Finally, it was time to find out which team will be traveling to London to represent Kenya at Enactus World Cup. For the second year in a row, judges awarded the honor to the team from Moi University. Judges were impressed by their impact repurposing waste to create wealth for their target communities, by using red worms and black soldier flies to decompose organic waste into valuable compost, while also educating community members on waste separation and repurposing plastic and glass waste as furniture.
#enactuskenyaexpo already here….some group photos….getting ready for the expo….@EnactusKenya @irenkenya #WeAllWin pic.twitter.com/tYRksd5yLy
— KARATINA UNIVERSITY (@ENACTUSkarU) June 9, 2017
All set #WeAllWin #EnactusKenyaExpo pic.twitter.com/XoOWDwo5Ub
— G.O.A.T 🇰🇪 (@Joboyengo) June 9, 2017
Enactus Nazarene University moments at #EnactusKenyaExpo 😊….so full of energy! #WeAllWin @EnactusANU @Enactus @ShikwatiJames @Sallyfab pic.twitter.com/C7Frdk0nE1
— Enactus Kenya (@EnactusKenya) June 9, 2017
KPMG globally supports Enactus passionately and has hundreds of staff immersed in Enactus in 39 countries including Kenya #EnactusKenyaExpo pic.twitter.com/S3pEGq0ukq
— KPMG East Africa (@KPMGEastAfrica) June 9, 2017