{"id":41806,"date":"2025-01-20T15:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T12:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/?p=41806"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T12:41:00","slug":"iese-executive-mba-students-explore-africas-business-and-culture-at-strathmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/fr\/iese-executive-mba-students-explore-africas-business-and-culture-at-strathmore\/","title":{"rendered":"IESE Executive MBA Students Explore Africa\u2019s Business and Culture at Strathmore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row 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https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"lazyload fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-41812\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20675%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Over 50 Executive MBA students from IESE Business School docked at Strathmore University, January 11, for a week-long expedition designed to give them an up-close look at the challenges and opportunities of doing business on the African continent. The programme, a collaboration between Strathmore Business School (SBS) and IESE Business School, was packed with a blend of insightful class sessions, industry visits, and hands-on cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>The week kicked off with visits to powerhouse companies like Sanergy and Safaricom, where students got a firsthand look at how businesses are navigating Africa\u2019s landscape. Among the many speakers, Sonia Kabra, co-founder of Buupass, stole the show with her talk about digitizing Africa\u2019s fragmented transport sector. Operating in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, Buupass is modernizing how people get around \u2013 and Sonia is all about taking these ideas even further. She\u2019s got big dreams of making Africa\u2019s transport systems as smooth as India\u2019s, one digital platform at a time.<\/p>\n<p>The industry talks were rich with perspectives, too. Antony Wahome from AG Group International broke down the mining sector\u2019s challenges and opportunities, stressing how securing miners\u2019 tenure could transform Africa\u2019s mining yields. The panel on Africa\u2019s economic shift from manufacturing to finance, plus a candid discussion about infrastructure development, left everyone thinking about the massive opportunities in every sector \u2013 from agriculture to mining.<\/p>\n<p>The real gems came from Dr. Vincent Ogutu, the Vice Chancellor, Strathmore University, who led a session on managing organizational challenges in Africa. He shared valuable insights through the story of Diana Mensah, born to a Ghanaian father and an Irish-American mother, who navigated a complex cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing many challenges, including market competition and corruption, she stayed focused on her vision to advance energy transition in Ghana. Dr. Ogutu highlighted that when confronting corruption, one should always be guided by ethical principles, such as deontology and consequentialism. He concluded with the empowering reminder: \u201cYou can only be threatened with things you are good at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And then, just when you thought it couldn\u2019t get more interesting, Dr. Caesar Mwangi, Executive Dean of Strathmore University Business School, laid out the harsh realities of doing business in Africa. He emphasized that challenges are opportunities for growth, urging a focus on the continent\u2019s potential rather than its current limitations. Quoting Nelson Mandela, he encouraged belief in Africa\u2019s ability to achieve the seemingly impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Africa\u2019s vast size of 30.3 million square kilometers and rich mineral resources such as lithium from Mali, chromium in Zimbabwe, and copper in Zambia, its production levels remain lower than expected, with smaller nations like Japan outperforming the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mwangi identified various obstacles, including cultural issues, globalization, and underutilized resources. He highlighted Africa\u2019s energy crisis, marked by low electrification rates, inefficient systems, high dependency on traditional fuels, and limited renewable energy use.<\/p>\n<p>However, he pointed to significant opportunities in renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement also offers prospects for trade liberalization, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals and energy.<\/p>\n<p>To succeed in Africa, Dr. Mwangi recommended adopting ethical business practices, implementing the right strategies, targeting customers effectively, employing skilled labor, and managing risks robustly. His message underscored hope and the untapped potential for growth on the continent.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:7%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web\" src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-41810\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20675%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-IESE-Executive-MBA-Students-Explore-Africas-Business-and-Culture-at-Strathmore-web.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>It was not all talks and conference calls. The team visited Ushirika School in Kibera, one of Nairobi\u2019s most vibrant and bustling informal settlements. I was on the first bus, and just a few meters from the school, I began to hear chants of \u201cVuyanzi, Vuyanzi, Vuyanzi, Vuyanzi.\u201d Suddenly, memories of my roots flooded my mind.<br \/>\nI burst into song, ululating as if I\u2019d just aced an advanced class in traditional celebrations. The enthusiasm drew everyone\u2019s attention until it dawned on me, it was time to let the Ushirika students take the spotlight. After all, this was their day to shine.<br \/>\nThis song has always been dear to me, a childhood favorite that celebrates the power of love; love for our friends and those around us.<br \/>\nFor over thirty minutes, we danced with abandon, our shoulders doing most of the work since they were all we had to offer. Hand in hand with the IESE students, we guided them through the art of shoulder-shaking, a skill far superior to the trending \u201cAnguka Nayo.\u201d In those moments, I was transported back to my grandmother\u2019s home, where joyous welcomes like this were a tradition. Long live Grandma. But I digress.<\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with Strathmore\u2019s Community Service Centre, the IESE students engaged with schoolchildren in a heartfelt exchange of stories, wisdom, and motivation. The aim was simple: inspire the kids to keep pushing forward in their education because that\u2019s how they\u2019ll rise above poverty.<\/p>\n<p>A standout moment came when Priscilla, a local Form Four student, confessed she loved football but wasn\u2019t so keen on schoolwork. Agnes, an IESE student, dropped some wisdom: \u201cFind balance between nurturing your talent and excelling academically,\u201d she said. The result? A whole lot of high-fives, hand-holding, and new friendships blossomed as the students and local kids walked through Kibera together.<\/p>\n<p>The IESE students and local children broke into small groups, engaging in lively and meaningful conversations. Strathmore\u2019s focus on Personalized Attention really shone through here as they aimed to create intimate, impactful connections.<\/p>\n<p>After all the inspiring discussions and community engagement, it was time to let loose. The students and their hosts took part in a cultural exchange, with performances that showcased the incredible diversity of the group. The Indians wowed everyone with their captivating dance moves, and the Spanish brought their own flavor, even though we were secretly hoping they\u2019d belt out \u201cBailando\u201d. But what really stole the show was the spontaneous energy everyone shared. It was a party, a celebration, and a true exchange of cultures, all rolled into one.<\/p>\n<p>The week also saw deep dives into Africa\u2019s future on the global stage. A panel discussion on Africa\u2019s role in the global mineral economy sparked conversation on cobalt, lithium, and the importance of local ownership in driving sustainable development. Sonia shared her optimism, pointing out that by 2030, Africa will have a massive chunk of the world\u2019s population, bringing with it an explosion of demand for services, jobs, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The students were reminded that businesses must be adaptable, understanding local cultures and customs is crucial for success, and that Africa\u2019s greatest asset lies in its people and potential.<\/p>\n<p>The programme, dubbed Doing Business in Africa, was a journey through the heart of Africa\u2019s potential, a peek into the future, and an unforgettable cultural adventure. From insightful panels to heartwarming moments in Kibera, the Doing Business in Africa Programme at Strathmore University was a massive success. And who knows? The future business leaders who took part in this experience might just be the ones shaping Africa\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Article written by Teresa Nekesa\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adapted from https:\/\/strathmore.edu\/news-articles\/iese-executive-mba-students-explore-africas-business-and-culture-at-strathmore-2\/ on 20th January 2025 1529hrs (GMT + 3)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":41810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[271,120],"class_list":["post-41806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-dbap","tag-mba"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>IESE Executive MBA Students Explore Africa\u2019s Business and Culture at Strathmore - 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