From: MBA GEW 2025 - Nairobi
Date: June 26, 2025
Subject: GEW2025 NBO - Pre-Departure Email


Final Notices and Pre-Departure Communications

Whether you're in Kenya at the moment or about to travel, we wish you safe travels to Nairobi and look forward to seeing you all at the Hero bar on Sunday 29 June. 

I, Somaya, will be available on WhatsApp in-country and can be reached at +44 7801 987420. If you are unable to reach me, please contact Rachel Knott on MS Teams or Jake Cohen who is in your WhatsApp group.

What's app group link <- this will be used for emergency communications only.

 

 

Weather and Packing

When meeting speakers, the attire expectations are business casual wear (button downs, slacks, tie and jacket optional). You may wish to dress more formally, but a suit is not required. Please note that trainers, shorts, and flip flops are not appropriate for client meetings.

Weather
Nairobi over the next few days has highs of 24 degrees and lows of 14 degrees. You may want a jacket or long-sleeve clothing for the evenings and early mornings. 
 

Suggested packing

  • Business casual attire for company visits
  • Additional attire for leisure activities
  • Bug repellent
  • Sun cream
  • Any normal medications. If you require an EPIPEN for allergies please bring extras
  • Passport (duh)
  • Tech chargers
  • A reusable water bottle to minimise the use of single-use plastic

Digital packing list/apps to download

  • Digital copies of your travel documents that are easily accessible
  • MS Authenticator
  • IB Connect
  • Uber app
  • Install your e-sim to stay connected

Key Team Members

  • IB Trip lead: Somaya Wessels - +44 7801 987420
  • Omnia Discovery: Jake Cohen +44 7922 816504
  • WhatsApp group

What to do in an Emergency

  • If you miss your flight/your flight has been cancelled
  • Please book onto the next available flight, and contact Somaya.

Imperial Travel Insurance

Somaya has registered the group on the Imperial travel insurance, the certificate and full details of the policy can be found here.

  • American International Group UK Ltd (AIG) +44 (0) 1273 456 463.
  • Policy number: 0010016145

Local Emergency Services

  • Telephone: 112
  • 999 emergencies 020-240000 Tourist helpline
  • 020-604767

Nearest Hospital or Medical Station

  • MP Shah Hospital
  • Shivaji Road, Nairobi, Kenya
  • +254 20 4291000
  • https://mpshahhosp.org/
  • +45 32343234

British Embassy

  • Upper Hill Road
  • Telephone
  • +254 (0) 20 287 3000 / +254 (0) 20 2844 000

Other emergencies

If you’re in Kenya and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +44 (0) 20 7008 1500

ravel insurance

You will be covered via Imperial travel insurance, and we will not reimburse any additional insurance you have taken out. 

For details on the travel insurance and how to make a claim, please visit the Overseas travel insurance page found on the Finance Knowledge Bank.

To access medical and security information, as well as obtain an insurance certificate for your trip, please download the AIG Travel Assistance App from either the Apple or Android App stores. You will need to register using your college email address and the policy number 0010016145.

You can also access the assistance website www.mylifeline.co.uk using your newly set up login details for a full range of services including claims notification tool, geo-fenced check-in tool, medical second opinion, security awareness training, emergency document storage and SMS text alerts.

If you have any questions please contact insurance@imperial.ac.uk.

Carbon offsetting

We are also continuing our partnership with Profs Who Fly, an Imperial initiative begun by Professor Jem Woods in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. This carbon offsetting initiative is part of our sustainability suite of activities to encourage responsible travel.

Consider carbon offsetting your travel. You can make payment directly via this tool.

Profs Who Fly supports the Neno Macadamia Trust (NMT), an agroforestry charity that enhances agricultural resilience in Malawi through improved income and the provision of a nutritious crop (macadamia nuts) which is available when conventional crops are not and is more resilient to drought.

If you do carbon offset, please let us know! ibglobal@imperial.ac.uk.

MBA GEW 2025 - NBO - Cultural: Safari on Sunday 29 June ( Optional ) on Sunday, 29 June 2025 At 6:30 AM. No image description provided

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MBA GEW 2025 - NBO - Cultural: Safari on Sunday 29 June (Optional)

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6:30am - 6:30pm
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Start your adventure early with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and breath taking landscapes. Enjoy a thrilling game drive, spotting lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views before heading to a lakeside lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing boat safari among hippos and diverse birdlife. Visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari with zebras and antelopes. As the sun sets, return to Nairobi, ending an unforgettable day immersed in Kenya’s stunning wildlife and natural beauty.

Included in the day trip:
• Transport in a proper safari vehicle with a popup roof for easy game viewing and photography (groups of 6-7)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide
• Live driver guide on board
• Entrance fees in Lake Nakuru
• Boat ride in Lake Naivasha
• Lunch and Mineral Water
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NBO2025 - Welcome Reception on Sunday, 29 June 2025 At 8:00 PM. No image description provided

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NBO2025 - Welcome Reception

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8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Meet classmates joining the GEW.
Drinks and nibbles provided
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