Gabriel Mbugua
Senior Backend Engineer
HoneyCoin
Nairobi · Friday, 28 August 2026
3 Questions on Every CEO's Desk
panel discussions
Across 3 panel discussions, we look at the policies, technologies and partnerships changing how African businesses move money, adopt innovation and grow strategically across multiple sectors.
Panel I · 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Securing Your Financial Position Ahead of Market Instability
“Financial Resilience, Wealth Protection, and the New Role of Digital Assets”
With Kenya's 2027 election year approaching, this panel explores how individuals and businesses can build financial resilience amid currency, inflation, and market uncertainty — and where digital assets fit alongside traditional finance.
George Mosomi
Expansion Manager
Tether
Alex Michael Karanja Njoroge
CEO
HF Markets
Moderator
Moderator
Ian Wafula
CEO & Founder
Sauti Sessions · BBC Coverage
Panel II · 7:30 – 8:00 PM
The $100 Transfer War
“Competition, Loyalty, and the Future of Remittance in Africa”
Cross-border money movement is more competitive than ever. This panel examines how remittance providers are competing on trust, pricing, and experience — and what actually creates customer loyalty.
Shezaad Sunderji
VP Customer Service
Mastercard
Raphael Anampiu
Co-Founder
Flex Money Transfer Limited
Samuel Ireri
Head of International Banking & Payments
Equity Bank
Moderator
Moderator
Barrack Bukusi
Co-Founder & Host
Financially Incorrect
Panel III · 8:15 – 8:45 PM
Where Margins Go to Die
“What It Takes to Move Products, Services and Opportunity Across Africa”
From factory to shelf and clinic to patient, this panel explores how businesses across Africa reach their customers through partnerships, infrastructure, and innovation.
Liz Wambua
Head of Operations
Glovo Kenya
Kimjackson Njeru
Head of Commercial
Naivas
Dr. Darshan Chandaria
Group CEO & Director
Chandaria Group
Moderator
Moderator
Evans Munene
Host
Admin Access
Moderator
Dominic Mulinda
Host
Admin Access
Your host for
the evening
Master of Ceremonies
Michelle Watiki
Co-Founder & COO · Duck
Guiding the room from the welcome to the closing remarks.
What is JIRANI?
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JIRANI is an invitation-led executive gathering where Africa's decision-makers build their next business opportunity. One room, 150 decision-makers, six industries — Cape Town, Nairobi and London.
When is the Nairobi edition?
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Friday, 28 August 2026. The evening runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The venue is shared only with confirmed ticket holders.
Who should be in the room?
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Designed for CFOs, CEOs and commercial leaders navigating cross-border growth, alongside operators and commercial teams with purchasing power, operational influence, or strategic partnerships to offer.
How many people attend?
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JIRANI is intentionally limited to 150 attendees to preserve the quality of conversations. Every registration is reviewed to ensure the room remains high-signal and commercially valuable.
What does a ticket cost?
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General Admission is KES 10,000. It includes full event access, networking, wellness activities, food and drinks.
Is there wellness programming?
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Yes, Jirani's wellness programme runs throughout the evening, featuring guided gym sessions, Pilates, and yoga designed to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect.