Kenya has been given a go-ahead to host Forbes Under 30 Summit later this year, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.

In a statement on Tuesday, April 25, the DP said Kenya’s request to host the event was accepted during the ongoing Forbes Under 30 Summit in Gaborone, Botswana.

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the organisers and the great team behind the Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa Summit that is taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, for accepting Kenya’s request to host the Third Edition of the prestigious event later this year.

“I would like to assure the team of Randall Lane, the Chief Content Officer of Forbes Media and Editor of Forbes Magazine, Julius Mwale, industrial entrepreneur, investor and Principal of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), Shivish Soni of Sun Group, among other players with whom I had fruitful engagement this morning that Kenya will deliver,” he said.

Gachagua in Botswana

Gachagua further stated that it will be an honour for Kenya to host the summit which recognises the best of the best in youth entrepreneurship.

“Entrepreneurship opportunities are infinite, especially in the digital age.

“Besides putting Kenya on the world map as a leading tourism destination, the thousands of vibrant, tech-saavy youth of our country will be exposed to learn from each other on why they are the solution to the socio-economic challenges in Kenya and the globe,” he said.

He added: “It will also be a huge motivation. Getting to be a thought leader in industry requires no magic, but hard work, determination and keeping the eye on the ball.
Mbele iko sawa.”

The DP left the country on Saturday, April 22 to attend the summit in Gaborone which will end tomorrow, Wednesday, April 26.