In 2020, during the uncertainty of the COVID period, we undertook local market research to understand a critical question within the event planning and event management industry in Kenya and Africa as a whole. Why were corporate event planners in Kenya slow to embrace sustainable event practices? At the time, sustainability was a growing global conversation in the international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector , but locally implementation felt

Why some conferences belong in spaces with history, greenery, and room to breathe. Nairobi’s MICE landscape is increasingly defined by glass towers, high-rise ballrooms, and polished interiors.And while those spaces serve an important purpose, not every conference benefits from a modern, contained environment. Some programmes require movement. Some carry emotional weight. Some are designed around dialogue rather than presentation. In those cases, the venue should not simpl

In 2020, Waridi Events as a pioneer Kenyan event management company and professional conference organiser (PCO) conducted market research on the adoption of sustainable practices within Kenya’s events industry. The study examined how sustainability was understood, the barriers to uptake, and the role of Event planners, events organisers and clients in advancing responsible event management services. The findings highlighted a clear need for leadership from event planning comp

When a corporate event or conference runs smoothly, it can feel effortless. Speakers hit every cue. Panels start on time. Attendees move through registration without a hitch. That calm, precise experience is never accidental. It is the result of detailed event organisation, meticulous event planning, and seamless coordination by professional and experienced teams working behind the scenes. As a trusted event planning company Waridi has spent the past 19 years refining an e