Rotary meets United Nations
Theme: Youth Innovation; Crafting Solutions to emerging challenges

Youth Innovation: Crafting solutions to emerging challenges
Join Rotary leaders, members, and guests in Kenya, as we recognise our longstanding special relationship with the United Nations and young leaders who are changing our world.
1000 delegates are expected to attend this year’s Rotary Day at the United Nations, Youth Innovation: Crafting Solutions to Emerging Challenges. UN officials and humanitarian experts will inspire participants to find innovative strategies for addressing humanitarian challenges both locally and globally.
General sessions and workshops will discuss the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the technological revolution, and young people’s role in creating change. A special session on the environment will highlight the importance of sustainable development and offer concrete actions that people of all generations can take to ensure a clean and healthy future.
Six volunteers under age 35 will be honoured as Rotary People of Action: Young Innovators. And for the first time, the event will feature an Innovation Fair where Rotary clubs, businesses, and other organizations will exhibit humanitarian projects and cutting-edge technology that can help address the challenges we face.
Who Attends?
1000 delegates from Nairobi, across Africa and around the world are expected to converge on the Kenyan capital for this auspicious event. The day is open to all with an interest in creating positive change in their lives, community and world.
Barry Rassin UN Day Message
Barry Rassin Honorees Message
Barry Rassin, President of Rotary International
Recognising the leadership role Nairobi plays as a center of innovation and leadership throughout Africa – particularly as young leaders are drawn to its technological hub, Nairobi plays an increasingly important role as a voice for innovation for humanitarian purposes and the environment. As such, Barry Rassin, President of Rotary International in 2018-19 welcomes a Rotary Day at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi (UNON) and notes such an event will benefit the 2 organizations in so many ways.


About the Capital city of Kenya
Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, is the most dynamic city, also known as the “green city in the sun” for many reasons. It is Kenya’s largest city with a population of nearly four million.
Nairobi is a city full of contrasts. It’s old enough so you can feel its past and multi-ethnic enough so you can experience Kenyan culture, yet it’s modern enough to get Internet access.
It’s a city that blends people from all cultures and walks of life. Adorned with modern skyscrapers, world class restaurants, fully equipped hospitals, modern shopping malls, schools, abundant private and public transportation, and universities and colleges that provide local and international curriculum – you will find it all in Nairobi.
The city is also home to numerous local and international businesses and organizations. Nairobi bustles with activity. It’s a city that never sleeps; the rhythm is fast, day and night. There’s always something to do and see in Nairobi and its people are friendly and hospitable.
Karura Walk Info.
9 A.M. to 11 A.M.
Limuru Road Gate
Rotaractors shall be on standby to offer guidance. Contact Edgar Muchai: +254 700 072922 / eddymuiruri@gmail.com
DELEGATES
YOUNG LEADERS
SPEAKERS
WORKSHOPS
Keynote speakers
Meet our speakers
BARRY RASSIN
Rotary International President
Hanna S. Tetteh
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Sushil Kumar Gupta
Rotary International President Nominee
Erik Solheim
Executive Director of UN Environment
Michele Berg
Deputy General Secretary - Rotary International
Ed Futa
Past General Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of Rotary International
Peter Kyle
Qualified Barrister and Solicitor
Werner Schultink
UNICEF Kenya Country Office Representative
Joe Munene
Managing Director, Broadcast Division of Standard Group Plc
Dr. Wale Akinyemi
business strategist, consultant,author, inspirational speaker
Stephen Chege
Director, Corporate Affairs at Safaricom Limited,
Doreen Mbaya
Head Of Marketing at Standard Group
Sanda Ojiambo
Head of Corporate Responsibility; Safaricom Limited
Philemon Kipkemoi
Finance Director at British American Tobacco
Minu Limbu
Management Specialist (Innovation Lead) at UNICEF Kenya
Patrick Obath
Associate Director at Adam Smith International Africa Limited (ASI)
Sam Gichuru
Co-founder and the current Director of Nailab Consulting
Kamal Budhabhatti
Founder and CEO of Craft Silicon
Michael Waiyaki
Founder and CEO of Miti Alliance
Cecilia Ngotho
President of the Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central
Mark
businessman, change strategist, trainer, communications expert
Gilda Odera
Public Policy & Social Entrepreneur
Samantha Kezzie Weya
Actuarial Analyst at Zamara Actuaries
Charles Mwakio
Director in Hifadhi Africa Organization
Wanjiru Waweru
Founder of Funkidz Limited
Huston Malande
CEO of Skyline
Dixon Karani
IT Strategy and Management Adviser
People of Action: Young Innovators
Meet our Honorees
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Albert Kafka
Club: Rotaract Club of Wien-Stadpark, Rotary Club of Wien-Oper, Vienna, Austria
Charlie Ruth Castro
Rotary E-Club Sogamoso, Colombia
Christina Hassan
Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek, Canada
Paul Mushaho
Rotaract Club of Nakivale, Uganda
Shadrack (Sheddy) Nyawa
Rotary Club of Kilifi, Kenya
Ludovic Grosjean
Melbourne City Rotaract Club, Australia
Schedule
Don’t miss the incredible Panels & Workshops during the RotaryUNDay
Delegates Registration
Delegates register and clear security
Innovation Networking Fair
The Innovation Fair is a place where participants can meet and hear from companies and organizations that are using technology in new and unique ways to enhance their humanitarian activities.
Opening Plenary
UN and Rotary leaders welcome guests to Nairobi, comment on our long-standing history of cooperation, and introduce the topic of Youth Innovation.
Coffee Break & Transit to the Workshops
There will be a 15 minutes break to grab coffee and Visiting of the Innovation Fair.
Breakout/Workshop Sessions
There will be at least 3 Workshops and more information will be announced before breaking out to the various rooms.
Luncheon, Networking, Touring, Innovation Fair
There will be a 1 hour Lunch period and a chance to either interact with the fellow delegates or walk around to view the showcased exhibitions.
Closing Plenary
Summary/Word of Thanks by Mr. Ed Futa, Rotary Representative and Past General Secretary
Security/ Departure
Rotary UN Day After Party
A Splash of colour with a touch of Africa
Event tickets
Hurry up and Register to secure your chance at the event
TESTIMONIALS
what people say
Organising Committee
Meet our Organising Committee Members
SALOME GITOHO
Rotary Representative to UN HABITAT
JOE OTIN
Rotary Representative to the UN Environment
Samson Tesfaye
Rotary International Representative to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Gallery
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Location
- United Nations, Nairobi, Kenya
- info@rotaryundaynairobi.org
- 8:00 - 16:00