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Recap of #Shirah2Africa in Kenya: A Journey of Partnership and Discovery (24th January -3rd February 2024)

Margaret Agwu

08 February 2024 | Last updated 08 February 2024

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Reflecting on my recent trip through Kenya as part of the #Shirah2Africa tour, I can’t help but feel grateful for the experience and excited for what’s ahead."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The Kenyan leg of the #Shirah2Africa tour took me from Nairobi to Kisii and Kisumu, and every new city and meeting was an opportunity to forge connections, gain insights, and chart new paths forward."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Arrival and engagements with agents"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//gblXfsEceu6VywNmIA6maS0rv2VzrQko7C2TKSYr.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"With the team on ground in Kenya"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"After I arrived in Nairobi and met my team on the 24th, I hit the ground running on the 25th."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The first order of business was a crucial engagement with aspiring entrepreneurs eager to make Canada their new home. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"That same afternoon, I hosted an executive meeting at the Nairobi Club with travel agents, booking partners, and other key players in the immigration space. The energy in the room was palpable as they brought their perspectives and experience and I shared our vision for working together to provide Canadian immigration solutions directly to people who need them in Kenya."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//bNaG2A1k40Kgd2iTRCDKmFTuyf5YsdWKsgpwjx2K.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Meeting with tour and booking partners"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Navigating business opportunities in Nairobi"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//PcsGTaDgCykaGKp71AyLIsFO1e2hrdTMV8bysmNa.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"One-on-one meetings with stakeholders"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"On the 26th, we went deeper into the heart of Nairobi's vibrant business community. We had the privilege of meeting with the School of All Nations, where we explored opportunities for partnership in the education sector."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"One highlight of our time in Nairobi was a virtual meeting with the Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, where we discussed potential business ventures and investment opportunities for Kenyan business owners with an interest in Canada. Our conversation was enlightening, the prospect of guiding entrepreneurs on their journey to succeed and thrive in Canada was exciting to both of us. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Embracing new horizons beyond Nairobi"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"On the 28th of January, our tour led us beyond Nairobi to the tranquil town of Kisii where we convened key entrepreneurs eager to explore migration opportunities for their businesses."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//hP7dT99SsgIARrevC3Y62VKmkRiwpYtBtBoE8KBz.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Meeting with partners in Kisii"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"After Kisii, we also hosted two major events in Kisumu. The first, an open forum at the Kisumu Social Hall on the 30th, brought together prospective students and individuals eager to pursue further education in Canada. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//OAx8153qEML3WwqTowa8kadBM0mOtpXy7M6zO7nu.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Our event banner in Kisumu"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"This was followed by a private business cocktail dinner with potential partners, where we connected over the possibilities ahead."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//5M6U78kjqhRn0K1uguKjOFFKrmdV6KlpZ2utL1Qd.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Business cocktail"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Media outreach in Kenya"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"As part of our efforts to establish the Shirah brand in Kenya, we actively made connections with the local media in each of the cities visited. Shirah's tour was featured on "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","link":"https://web.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0G6ci8fVsnvRjxJrNCVdiMFeLXNfUCNs37AZCrYqyk8dYqtCFAYX6sUN2WJq2jf5Yl&id=100053076714173&mibextid=Nif5oz&paipv=0&eav=AfbWLii4ibKet4bGqM6GE2NC9vkz2S-1VDeg_pTU6sg37j0oyGiSDcgspvosaf4-Dio&_rdc=1&_rdr"},"insert":"NTV "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"and "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","link":"https://web.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JWQQerfEfxtPAoMNwSyAghKp6t8YjqAp4FwVZHh453eTCr1iVzqocich9b9KUA2xl&id=100064434804092&mibextid=Nif5oz&paipv=0&eav=AfZMnrdcEwygS8oZtwktSwci-h114NqVW_Vld_4OaoIzp30vfPP-Tsdwo6BOJDJiZoM&_rdc=1&_rdr"},"insert":"Nation"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" Media houses in Nairobi."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Insights and lessons learned"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Our time in Kenya was not just about forging partnerships; there was a lot of discovery and growth. We learned valuable lessons about the unique challenges and opportunities facing individuals and businesses in the region, and we look forward to using these insights to refine our approach as we continue to expand our presence in Africa."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The next phase: looking ahead to Nigeria"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"I left Kenya for Nigeria filled with new ideas, fresh off our wins and lessons learned. I look forward to applying these in Nigeria as I meet with stakeholders, make new partnerships, and continue the mission of empowering individuals and businesses to realize their Canadian dreams."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Join us on the #Shirah2Africa tour"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"I am available physically in Abuja and Lagos until the 17th of February, book a meeting with me now, and let us discuss your immigration needs. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfoJ2vW3SW7LanBMPmGm6KuIrxSxJiax-FXn3OysdC9f0Uyg/viewform?usp=sf_link"},"insert":"BOOK A MEETING WITH BUKKY"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"You can also reach out to book a virtual meeting if you are not in Abuja or Lagos. Your Canada immigration dreams are within your reach! "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Follow "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","link":"https://shirah2africatour.shirah.co/"},"insert":"#Shirah2Africa"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" tour on social media: "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","link":"https://www.instagram.com/shirahcan/"},"insert":"@shirahcan"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","link":"https://www.instagram.com/studendly/"},"insert":"@studendly"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}

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