BNU Launch · Run of Show

The Programme.

Saturday, 19 September 2026 2:00 PM – Late Skyz Hotel, Naguru · Nairobi Hall

The full order of the evening — arrival, vision, partnerships, the keynote and the unveiling of the new BNU identity. Every moment of the launch, from cocktails to close.

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The Line-up

Who's on stage.

The Chief Guest and the principal speakers headlining the BNU Launch.

BNU Official Launch poster — Saturday 19 September 2026, Skyz Naguru, Nairobi Hall, 2pm–11pm. Chief Guest: H.E. Ababu Namwamba E.G.H., High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to Uganda. Principal speakers: Richard Wambugu (CFO, Equity Bank), George Arodi (MD, Uganda Baati), Olive Kigongo (President, UNCCI) and Irene Mugisha (CEO, Presidential CEO Forum). Sponsors: Equity, Uganda Baati, Jambojet, Brookside, Fresh Dairy and Kenya Airways.
Official launch poster · Chief Guest & principal speakers
BNU Sponsor Presentations poster — sponsor speakers Philip Kariuki, Joseph Awino, Wangeshi Gitahi, Edward M. Kimathi, Felix Mwangangi, Lilian Katiso and Waringa Matindi. BNU Launch, 19 September 2026.
Sponsor presentations · Business short pitches
Run of Show

The order of the evening.

Fifteen moments across the night — each one a step in the BNU story. Times are a guide and may shift slightly on the evening.

Saturday, 19 September 2026 Skyz Hotel, Naguru · Nairobi Hall All times EAT
  1. 2:00 – 3:50 PM

    Arrival, Registration, Networking & Light Cocktails

  2. 3:50 – 4:00 PM

    Members ushered to the main meeting room

  3. 4:10 – 4:30 PM

    The BNU Journey to Formalization & what the future looks like

  4. 4:30 – 6:00 PMSponsors

    Sponsor Presentations & Business Short Pitches

    Uganda Breweries · Kenya Airways · Jambojet · Brookside · Nile Breweries · Maua & More · Village Energy

    • EKEdward M. KimathiCommercial Director · Uganda Breweries Ltd.
    • FMFelix MwangangiCountry Manager to Uganda · Kenya Airways
    • JAJoseph AwinoGeneral Manager, Sales · Brookside
    • WGWangeshi GitahiMarketing Director · Nile Breweries
    • LKLilian KatisoMaua & More
    • WMWaringa MatindiCEO · Village Energy
  5. 6:00 – 6:10 PMChief Guest

    Arrival of the Chief Guest

    H.E. Ababu Namwamba E.G.H. — High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to Uganda.

    Welcome & Protocols — National Anthems of Uganda, Kenya & East Africa · led by the MC.

  6. 6:10 – 6:35 PMPartnerships

    Acknowledgement of guests & partnership remarks

    Celebrating Equity Bank as Platinum Sponsor and Uganda Baati as Gold Sponsor.

    • GAGeorge ArodiManaging Director · Uganda Baati
    • RWRichard WambuguCFO · Equity Bank
  7. 6:40 – 6:55 PM

    Remarks by the BNU Chairman — Building a Legacy of Valuable Networks

  8. 6:55 – 7:10 PM

    Remarks by Olive Kigongo

    President · Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (UNCCI).

  9. 7:10 – 7:25 PM

    Remarks by Irene Mugisha

    CEO · Presidential CEO Forum.

  10. 7:25 – 7:40 PMKeynote

    Keynote Address by the Chief Guest

    H.E. Ababu Namwamba E.G.H. — High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to Uganda.

  11. 7:40 – 7:45 PMThe Reveal

    Unveiling of the new BNU identity

  12. 7:45 – 8:00 PM

    Photo Session

  13. 8:00 – 8:40 PMDinner

    Dinner is served

  14. 8:40 PM

    Vote of Thanks

  15. 8:40 PM – Late

    Extended Networking & Entertainment

    Members leave at leisure.

The BNU Launch is by invitation and reserved for registered members.

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