Female Founders Breakfast: Nairobi

More than 570 people registered for the Claude Community Nairobi Meetup on Friday 16 October, far more than one afternoon at Hackhouse can hold. We are so thankful for this overwhelming response, so we are running the meetup twice and giving everyone a chance to attend. Part 1 is on Friday 16 October, for everyone already approved. Part 2 is on Tuesday 20 October, for everyone on the waiting list and anyone who cannot make Friday. Part 2 is the same community with more practical sessions, where you build with Claude yourself. What to expect Which Claude model fits which job A working app built live with Claude Code, starting from a blank folder Short demos of what else Claude does well A guided build: pick one of three starter briefs, ship one small thing, and show it at the end Time to talk and meet others building with Claude Who it is for Developers, founders, students and anyone curious about Claude. First-timers are welcome. Developers will get the most from the build. What to bring A laptop and a charger, with Node installed. Bring a Claude account if you have one. If you don't, the helpers will get you set up. When and where Tuesday 20 October (Mashujaa Day), 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Hackhouse Africa, 124 Manyani E Rd, Nairobi. Free and in person. Registration needs approval, and you will get an email once you are approved. Already approved for Friday and can't make it? Cancel your Friday registration so someone else can take the place, then register here. Learn with Claude. Don't outsource your thinking to it. Hosted by Claude Community Kenya. Thank you to Hackhouse Africa for the space.

Nairobi Business Leaders Sundowner, Vol 2 Resilient Businesses, Relentless Founders Building a business in Kenya is not for the faint-hearted. Cash flow crunches, shifting regulations, talent challenges, and market swings test every founder. Yet some leaders don't just survive. They build companies that last and turn a profit. Following Vol 1, where we unpacked the finance, legal, tax, and HR blind spots that cost startups dearly, we're back with Vol 2. This time, the spotlight is on the CEOs and founders who have done it. What to expect CEO Fireside Chat: Candid, unscripted conversations with top CEOs who have built successful, profitable businesses. They'll share the real story behind the wins: the near-misses, the hard calls, and the lessons that shaped them. Real stories, real numbers, real lessons: How they navigated downturns, managed risk, built strong teams, and kept growing when it would have been easier to quit. Open Q&A: Put your toughest questions directly to leaders who've been there. Sundowner networking: Unwind with drinks and connect with fellow founders, executives, and investors as the sun sets. Who should attend Founders and co-founders building or scaling a business CEOs, MDs, and senior executives Startup operators and aspiring entrepreneurs Investors, advisors, and ecosystem partners Event details 📅 Date: Friday, 30th October 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: TuWork Park, Lavington, Nairobi Speakers 🔒 Line-up coming soon. We're bringing together some of Nairobi's most respected CEOs and founders. Register now to be the first to know who's on the stage. Hosted by HRBOX Africa in partnership with TuWork Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your seat and join Nairobi's business leaders for an evening of honest conversation and powerful connections.

Builders Circle is coming to Nairobi Join a growing community of African founders, builders and operators connecting across cities, markets and borders. We started in Kigali in June, followed by Accra and Kampala. Today, 100+ founders and operators are part of the Circle. Now, Nairobi is next. Come meet fellow builders, exchange ideas, find collaborators and become part of the Nairobi Chapter from the beginning. If you're building in Africa, this is your Circle.