Africa’s First Highroad Leadership Conference in Nairobi
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Absa Bank Kenya partners with leadership legend Dr. John C. Maxwell to host the first-ever Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 in Nairobi, inspiring a new era of purpose-driven, transformational leadership across Africa.
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In Summary:
Kenya will host the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 on November 20 at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, through a partnership between Absa Bank Kenya and globally acclaimed leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell. The landmark summit will bring together leaders, professionals, and youth from across Africa to explore how integrity, purpose, and influence can redefine leadership for a new generation. With Absa contributing KES 3 million towards the event, the conference underscores the bank’s commitment to nurturing leadership excellence and driving transformative growth within Kenya and the continent.
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Kenya is set to make history as it welcomes one of the most influential voices in global leadership, Dr. John C. Maxwell, for the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025; a one-day summit dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ethical, purpose-driven, and transformative leaders.
Scheduled for November 20 at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre, the conference will convene thought leaders, executives, policymakers, and young professionals from across Africa and beyond. Themed around influence, integrity, and purpose, the summit promises to deliver a rare fusion of practical wisdom, mentorship, and high-level dialogue aimed at redefining leadership in both public and private sectors.
Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director, Mwihaki Wachira (center) hands over a KES. 3 million sponsorship cheque to Catherine Ireri and Value Connect Management Consultancy Founder, Mercy Achola.
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The event, made possible through a strategic partnership between Absa Bank Kenya and Dr. Maxwell’s global leadership organizations, is not just another conference; it’s a movement. Backed by a KES 3 million sponsorship from Absa, the summit reflects the bank’s broader mission to foster leadership excellence and empower individuals to drive sustainable growth.
“Leadership is defined by the ability to inspire trust, drive transformation, and make others better,” said Absa Bank Kenya’s Managing Director and CEO, Abdi Mohamed.
“We are proud to partner with the Africa Highroad Leadership Summit 2025, a platform that carries great potential to shape Kenya’s leadership conversation and empower individuals to drive positive change.”
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Dr. Maxwell; an author, coach, and speaker whose books have sold over 30 million copies—brings decades of experience in equipping leaders across 180 nations. Named the world’s most influential leadership expert by Inc. and 1 leader in business by the American Management Association, Maxwell has built an unmatched global legacy through The John Maxwell Company, EQUIP, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation.
According to Mercy Masila-Achola, Founder of Value Connect Management Consultancy and a certified Maxwell Leadership facilitator, the Nairobi summit is designed to go beyond speeches.
“John will share global insights, experiences, and expertise with participants, helping us unpack leadership challenges and become more intentional in providing solutions that positively impact our communities and countries,” she said.
Beyond leadership theory, the conference aims to actively engage Kenya’s youth; the largest share of the country’s workforce— by offering mentorship opportunities that will help them build strong leadership foundations early in their careers.
For Absa Bank Kenya, this partnership builds on its long-standing commitment to capacity building and empowerment. By investing in leadership development, the bank reinforces its role as not just a financial institution, but a catalyst for national transformation: strengthening Kenya’s social and economic fabric through the power of leadership.
As the countdown begins, the Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 promises to be a defining moment; a convergence of ideas, experience, and vision that will challenge leaders across the continent to rise higher, lead with purpose, and shape the future of Africa with courage and conviction.
