From: MBA GEW 2025 - Nairobi Date: June 30, 2025 Subject: GEW2025 NBO - Tuesday 1 July Newsletter - 0830AM departure
Tuesday 1 July Newsletter
Our first full day on the ground, thank you for your engagement and attendance during Monday's sessions. Special thanks to our student hosts Chris & Paul (who had to pivot last minute to a fireside chat!).
We are still looking for student hosts, especially for ROAM and BasiGo tomorrow.
Breakfast will be available from Harvest restaurant on the 2nd floor from 6AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 0830AM to board buses to ROAM Park or ARC Ride. Please ensure you board the correct bus!
The ROAM/ARC visits will be in their offices/garages so we would advise flat footwear, smart trainers are permitted.
The following sessions and lunch will take place at a beauitful hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park Ola Sereni Emara, so you can wildlife spot over lunch :)
We will have our first Collective Sensemaking session in the afternoon at 1615PM, please aim to sit with your study groups.
You have a free evening expect to be back to the hotel by 1830.
Updates to the Itinerary
Cultural activities: Following an additional risk assessment, the Kitengela Glass Blowing Experience is back on on Wednesday afternoon. If you'd like to sign up, please use this link by COB Tuesday 1 July.
We are offering to pre-book a group table at Carnivore restaurant on Thursday evening. This is Nairobi institute, there are various meats and game on offer like the Kenyan version of a Brazilian BBQ. Food and drink charged on individual basis. If you're interested, sign up with the link below.
This event clashes with the other events offered on Wednesday 2 July.
When: Wednesday 2nd July, 15:00-17:00
Description
Visit Kitengela Glass for a unique experience in glassmaking. Watch skilled artisans craft beautiful recycled glass pieces, from sculptures to home décor. Try your hand at glassblowing or mosaic-making. Explore the quirky art-filled compound with hanging bridges and sculptures before leaving with a handcrafted souvenir from this creative paradise.
Omnia Discovery will reserve a table for the group for a fixed price menu - approx £27 per person excluding drinks and service. Students pay for drinks and food. NB - Carnivore, as the name suggests, is like an African version of a Brazilian BBQ with various game meats available, this is not recommended for vegetarians