Eldohub is set to launch the inaugural Eldoret City Investors Forum to position Eldoret as a premier destination for investment and innovation. The Forum brings together a diverse cohort of investors, entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, and key stakeholders.
The event is organised by Eldohub in partnership with the UK Kenya Tech Hub and the British High Commission, seeking to explore emerging opportunities, showcase innovations, and foster collaborative efforts that will stimulate economic growth within the region.
EldoHub is an education, innovation, and technology organization targeting youth and women. It aims to prepare them to benefit from the opportunities the emerging ICT industry offers and close the skills gap in Africa’s job market.
As a precursor to the forum, attendees will participate in a unique Tech Run, celebrating Eldoret’s rich legacy as the home of world-class athletes while simultaneously shining a spotlight on the city’s burgeoning tech landscape. This dynamic event underscores the intertwining of athletic excellence and technological advancement that characterizes Eldoret.
“Kenya is synonymous with long-distance running and burgeoning tech. Building a successful business is akin to running a marathon, requiring patience, endurance, and a long-term commitment. Unfortunately, these essential values aren’t always harnessed to foster lasting business ventures. This forum aims to change that narrative,” said Eldohub, CEO and Founder, Magdaline Chepkemoi.
The event aims to harness the region’s athletic heritage as a catalyst to attract attention and interest in its thriving tech ecosystem.
“We are determined to bridge the realms of sports and technology, leveraging Eldoret’s rich athletic heritage to draw interest in our growing tech landscape,” said the UK Kenya Tech Hub, Country Director, Enos Masinde.
A highlight of the forum will be the introduction of the Eldoret City Investor Platform, a digital initiative mirroring the successful Nairobi Business Angel Network.
This centralized resource will provide investors with vital information and connect them with opportunities in the region.
“Stakeholders from both county and national government, esteemed business leaders, influential partners, and celebrated sports personalities will converge to discuss the challenges and advancements currently shaping Eldoret. They will articulate strategic interventions aimed at establishing Eldoret City as a prominent hub for investment and a cornerstone for sports technology development,” said Athletics Kenya, President, Jack Tuwei.