Friday Shot | Issue 198 | 19th June 2026

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Strategic Alliance Spolight

MEET YOUR INCOMING BOARD INSIDE...

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TODAY’S ISSUE 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9:

A note from our Incoming President Meet your new board 2026/2027 Our strategy & commitment EO Accelerator Kenya 2026 – 27 EO Kenya End-of-Year Celebration THE GEN Z FACTOR Past Event: The Family Carrier EO KENYA NAVIGATORS WANTED! EO Global Leadership Academy 2026

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE The aim this year is to share a wide range of partnerships, benefits and perks to give EO members more value, variety and make it a Wow Experience.

Top Tip: Open up the ‘Wow Deals Deck’ on a regular basis as it is continuously updated with the latest partnerships and benefits.

If you have any leads and ideas for partnerships, do reach out! strategic@eokenya.org

VIEW WOW DEALS HERE

DEAL SPOTLIGHT

SPECIAL EO OFFER: A 10% discount on the RRP on products offered by HYPERMART. The 10% discount is applicable exclusively to EO Kenya members who present their valid EO Kenya membership details at the time of purchase.

It is only applicable at their showrooms and is not applicable on already discounted products.

Email: online@hypermart.co.ke

Click here to see all the WOW Venues and Contact info for easy booking

LOCAL NEWS

A note from our Incoming President Dear fellow EO Kenya members,

Our three priorities this year are Member Experience, Net Growth, and Operational Excellence. But underneath the language, what we’re really committing to is simple: that by the time we hand over to the next board, every member in this chapter should be able to say they felt more connected to EO than ever before.

Below you’ll meet the people who are going to make that happen — and exactly what we’re putting on the line. We want you to hold us to it.

This is your chapter. We are simply fortunate enough to lead it.

Sneha Shah President, EO Kenya · 2026–27

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I know it feels like the new year has already begun but the current board is still in place until 30th June.

We have been ready for this for a while.

When I decided to put myself forward for this role, I made a commitment to myself: that if this chapter was going to have a year worth remembering, it would require real preparation, not good intentions. So we started in January.

We went to GLC in Ireland. We ran a pulse survey that reached nearly three-quarters of you. We held an externally facilitated Strategy Summit in May. We built a three-year Long Term Plan. And today, what you’re looking at is Year 1 of that plan — not a starting point, but a continuation of something already in motion.

I have been a member of EO Kenya long enough to know what it looks like when this community is working at its best. I’ve been Forum Moderator. I’ve been Member Engagement Chair. I know the moments that change people — and I know the friction that gets in the way. This board was built with all of that in mind.

MEET YOUR NEW BOARD 2026/2027

13 people. One direction.

Sneha Shah

Bhagesh Chandaria

Nikita Surty

Gaurav Dhanani

President

Membership

Member Engagement

Forum

Shilan Zakharia

Anuj Radia

Tilak Ruparel

Gabbar Bhacchu

Learning

MarComms

Finance

Governance Chair

Javin Hutchinson

Rohin Chandaria

Sawan Shah

James Savage

Accelerator

Strategic Alliances

MyEO

GSEA

Shivangi Savani

Sachna Hanspal

Edith

SLP

Chapter Manager

Finance Administrator

LOCAL NEWS Our strategy & commitment

Three priorities. One direction Agreed at the Strategy Summit in May 2026. This isn’t a new idea — it’s the operating structure that delivers what we already decided together, and what we’re committing to put on the line this year.

PRIORITY 01 · MEMBER EXPERIENCE P01

P02

Fewer, better, more intentional moments.

Every event earns its place — quality over calendar-filling.

One story, told consistently, so EO Kenya finally has a clear and proud external presence.

Events & Learning

External Profile

Our commitment To deliver a stellar member experience — so that every member feels more connected to EO than eve

PRIORITY 02 · NET GROWTH P03

P04

A consistent, high-quality pipeline. Growth that protects forum health and chapter culture — not chasing numbers.

Everything after a member says yes — thoughtful integration, forum placement, and keeping the people we have.

Recruit & Vet

Onboard & Retain

Our commitment To grow deliberately and retain intentionally — adding the right members and making sure no one slips away quietly.

PRIORITY 03 · OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE P05

Operational Backbone Clear roles, documented processes, and a budget that follows strategy — the infrastructure that makes everything else possible

The full strategic framework is available to all members on request.

Our commitment To run a chapter that simply works — so the board’s energy goes into members, not admin.

By 30 June 2027, every member of EO Kenya should be able to say:

“I feel more connected to EO than I ever have.”

That's the single most important thing — everything above is in service of it. We'll check in openly at mid-year, share what's working and what isn't, and if we're off track, you'll hear it from us first.

Hold us to it.

LOCAL NEWS EO Accelerator Kenya 2026 – 27

Our future members.

Our current community.

EO Accelerator is where the entrepreneurs who will one day be EO Kenya members are being built. This year, we are closing the gap between the Accelerator and the main chapter — deliberately and visibly.

What this means in practice Joint programming EO Accelerator is where the entrepreneurs who will one day be EO Kenya members are being built. This year, we are closing the gap between the Accelerator and the main chapter — deliberately and visibly.

Member mentorship EO members matched with Accelerator cohorts — a bridge between where they are and where they’re headed.

Shared visibility Accelerator milestones and wins featured in the Friday Shot alongside member news — one community, two programmes.

Graduation pipeline A clear, supported path from Accelerator graduation to EO membership — no gap, no confusion.

END OF YEAR Celebration SATURDAY 27TH JUNE

12:00 PM TO 5:00 PM

MAGNOLIA LAKESIDE

The EO Kenya Board invites you and your family to an afternoon inspired by the timeless spirit of Havana.

As we bring the year to a close, join fellow members for great company, exceptional food and drink, lively entertainment, and an atmosphere designed to celebrate the connections and experiences that have shaped our year.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

EO Kenya Board

Dress Code: Cuban/Havana Chic

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THE

GEN Z

FACTOR

LIVE GEN-Z PANEL

Understanding the Generation Shaping Your Business Future They are your employees, customers, online critics, brand amplifiers, future investors, and next competitors. They think differently, communicate differently, buy differently, work differently, and challenge authority differently.

For entrepreneurs, this affects everything: hiring, leadership, customer experience, product design, marketing, and growth.

With

Sunny Bindra

9TH

JULY 2026

8.00AM - 11.00AM

Nairobi Street Kitchen

REGISTER NOW ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!!!

Join Sunny Bindra, long-standing strategy and leadership advisor, for a breakfast session on how to understand and work with this rising generation.

Expect sharp insights, a live panel of Gen Z voices, and practical guidance on how entrepreneurs can adapt without losing their own centre of gravity.

Come ready for candour, challenge, and a few sparks at the table.

LOCAL NEWS

Past Event: The Family Carrier

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At our recent EO learning event, The Family Carrier, facilitated by Joe Okello of the Association of Family Business Enterprises, members explored a role that exists in many families and businesses, yet is rarely discussed openly.

A “carrier” is often the person who quietly holds responsibility, absorbs pressure, and becomes the steady point around which others rely. Not a hero, and not a victim, but someone carrying a weight that is often unseen by those around them.

What resonated throughout the session was just how common this experience is. Many leaders recognised themselves, or someone close to them, in the conversations that followed.

Perhaps the most important takeaway was this: the goal is not to create stronger carriers. The goal is to build healthier systems where the load is shared, support is available, and no one person feels solely responsible for carrying the burden.

A thought-provoking and highly relevant session for anyone navigating the complexities of family, business, and leadership. Be sure to catch future learning events hosted by the chapter.

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NAVIGATORS

WANTED!

A SMALL COMMITMENT. A BIG DIFFERENCE.

1-2 HOURS OVER 90 DAYS

Help new members find their place in EO.

Flexible and informal Fits around your schedule

WHAT IS A NAVIGATOR? Navigators are experienced EO members who help new members make the most of their first 90 days.

You'll be their friendly guide-helping them connect, engage and feel at home in EO.

One new member at a time Official Navigator role concludes after 90 days

AS A NAVIGATOR, YOU'LL: Welcome and connect with a new member

Introduce them to people, events and opportunities

Answer questions and share your experience

WHY BECOME A NAVIGATOR?

GIVE BACK

BUILD CONNECTIONS

CREATE IMPACT

GROW YOURSELF

Help fellow entrepreneurs get the most from their EO journey.

Develop meaningful relationships across the chapter.

Play a small role in shaping a member's EO experience.

Strengthen your leadership, mentoring and communication skills.

READY TO GUIDE THE NEXT GENERATION OF EO MEMBERS? Becoming a Navigator is simple, rewarding and makes a lasting impact.

INTERESTED?

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GLOBAL NEWS

EO Global Leadership Academy 2026 Where Leadership Deepens.

And Purpose Gets Clearer.

Date: 8th – 12th, December 2026 Location: Athens, Greece

EO Global Leadership Academy (GLA) is an invitationonly experience for EO’s most committed leaders, designed to deepen the why behind how they lead. Over four and a half immersive days, selected members from across EO region come together to reconnect with their values, sharpen their leadership philosophy, and prepare for greater impact within EO and beyond.

GLA is not about title or tenure.

It is about transformation.

Through powerful storytelling, honest reflection, peer learning, and immersive sessions, participants gain the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to lead with purpose in

uncertainty, elevate their teams and communities, and influence with integrity.

This highly competitive program is intended for EO members in good standing who have served as Chapter President or in Area, Regional, or Global leadership roles, and who are preparing for future EO leadership. Spaces are limited, and selection is based on readiness, diversity, and alignment with EO’s leadership vision.

READ MORE HERE

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GLOBAL NEWS

Upcoming MyEO Events MyEO Land Rover Adventure Scotland, Whisky & Castles 20th - 30th Sep 2026 Prepare to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through one of the most breathtaking regions on Earth—the Highlands of Scotland.

This is a land steeped in ancient history, dotted with formidable castles, and world-renowned as the legendary birthplace of whisky.

Bali and Komodo Islands Voyage 19th – 29th September 2026 Set sail 19–29 September 2026 aboard Aqua Blu for an exclusive 10-night EO adventure. Explore Bali and the Komodo Islands through diving, kayaking, hiking, and curated island experiences an unforgettable luxury expedition with fellow explorers.

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MyEO x Zero G 21 - 22 September 2026, Experience a once-in-a-lifetime MyEO adventure in Bordeaux from 21-22 September 2026, featuring a members conference and an exclusive Zero-G flight with astronaut-led experiments, real weightlessness, and rare insights into European space training.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SAFL RIE Ignite 2026 18th – 21st June 2026 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai

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MLS – MEPA Leadership Summit Untethered Leadership Lead with Presence 29th – 30th September 2026

The power of your story 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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2026 MEPA UNLEASHED

Master the Now. Shape What’s Next 1st – 2nd October 2026

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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For the Next Gen 18 - 30yr old EO Kenya Members.

The EO Global Speakers Academy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Where Leadership Deepens.

And Purpose Gets Clearer.

8th – 12th, December 2026 Location: Athens, Greece

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14th – 17th January 2027 Location: Jaipur, India

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