DP Gachagua to Represent President Ruto at this Year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Botswana

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is in Gaborone, Botswana, on a four-day working tour. He left the country Saturday morning. The Deputy President will represent President William Ruto at the second edition of Forbes 30 under 30 Summit Africa on Monday, at the Capital, Gaborone. 

Besides speaking at the Summit, which brings together the Creme De La Creme in youth entrepreneurship, Tech, Health/Science, Creatives, Sports, and Arts, among other categories, Mr Gachagua will hold several bilateral meetings including with the host President Dr Eric Mokgweetsi Masisi. These talks will be on fostering the relations between the two countries.

At the 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa, the Deputy President will share a panel platform with the Vice President of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba and Nigeria's Minister for Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare, in a session to be moderated by Forbes Africa Managing Editor, Renuka Methil.

The topic of their discussion will revolve around the Africa Rising trajectory, with a focus on their individual country's economic and political agenda.

Other Kenyans who will speak at the event include Mr Julius Mwale, an industrial entrepreneur and investor in the technology, energy, health, retail and construction industries. Ms Charlot Magayi, the founder and CEO of Mukuru Clean Stoves, will also speak at the prestigious event. She is one of the four Kenyans who emerged top in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022.

The other three Kenyans who scooped top awards in 2022 include Comedian Elsa Majimbo, Dr Joan Ruguru Kimani, and e-gamer Sylvia Gathoni. In addition, Kenya’s popular boys’ Band, Sauti Sol will perform starting tomorrow, Sunday.