Kujia Retreats
Targeting Educators and Employers in Kenya – Focused on IT Fields
Kujia Retreats
Kujia Retreats 2025 are immersive, multi-day professional retreats designed to:
- Bring together educators and employers across Kenya
- Focus on Kujia Kenya’s six IT fields: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Software Development, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence
- Offer networking, skill-building, and recognition opportunities
- Integrate exhibitions, awards, cultural experiences, and business networking
- Promote digital skills, innovation, and professional excellence
Day | Activity | Details |
Wednesday | Born Fire and Cocktail Welcome | – Arrival and registration |
Thursday | Exhibitions & Workshops | – Visits to field-specific global certification or software vendor exhibitions |
Thursday Night | Awards Gala | – Recognition of outstanding educators or employers per IT field |
Friday Day | Local Tourism & Cultural Tours | – Guided tour of regional tourist attractions |
Friday Night | Optional Business Dinner | – Guests may choose to attend |
Saturday Morning | Check-out & Farewell | – Summary of key outcomes and IT field highlights |
- Monthly Retreat Schedule with IT Focus
Month | Target Participants | Location | IT Fields Covered |
February | Educators | Diani / Coast Region | Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing |
April | Educators | Naivasha / Rift Valley | Digital Marketing & Software Development |
June | Educators | Nanyuki / Mt. Kenya Region | Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence |
July | Employers | Rusinga Island / Lakeside | Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing |
September | Employers | Eldoret / North Rift Region | Digital Marketing & Software Development |
November | Employers | Machakos / Eastern Kenya | Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence |
Retreat Components with IT Integration
1.Born Fire and Cocktail Welcome (Wednesday)
- Ice-breaking activities to foster networking
- Orientation on retreat schedule, IT field focus, and goals
- Introduction to Kujia initiatives supporting IT skills
- Networking with educators, employers, and IT vendors or software owners
- Guests can purchase drinks of their choice ✅
2.Exhibitions & Workshops (Thursday)
- Educators: visit global certification vendors in their IT fields
- Employers: visit global software vendors aligned with IT fields
- Workshops and live demonstrations per IT field
- Panel discussions and mentorship sessions with IT experts
3.Awards Gala Night (Thursday Evening)
- Awards per IT field recognizing:
- Innovation in teaching/learning (educators)
- Excellence in technology adoption (employers)
- Keynote speakers from IT industry and education
- Dinner, networking, and entertainment
4.Local Tourism & Cultural Tours (Friday Day)
- Guided visits to top local tourist attractions
- Opportunity for informal networking
- Cultural experiences to enhance engagement
5.Optional Business Dinner (Friday Night)
- Guests may choose to attend
- Networking with participants and vendors
- Proceeds support Kujia Kenya initiatives
Vendor & Partner Participation by IT Field
IT Field | Type of Vendor | Examples |
Cybersecurity | Certification / Software | CompTIA, ISC², EC-Council, Fortinet, Cisco, CrowdStrike |
Cloud Computing | Certification / Software | AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, IBM Cloud |
Digital Marketing | Certification / Software | Google, Meta, HubSpot, Hootsuite, SEMrush |
Software Development | Certification / Software | Microsoft Visual Studio, JetBrains, Oracle, GitHub, Atlassian |
Data Analytics | Certification / Software | Tableau, Power BI, SAS, Qlik, Google Data Analytics |
Artificial Intelligence | Certification / Software | IBM Watson, TensorFlow, OpenAI, AWS AI, NVIDIA AI Platforms |
Retreat Objectives by IT Field
- Cybersecurity: Update skills, explore certifications/software, foster secure IT practices
- Cloud Computing: Enhance cloud literacy, adoption of cloud platforms and solutions
- Digital Marketing: Discover certifications and tools for digital outreach and analytics
- Software Development: Explore coding, DevOps, and software productivity tools
- Data Analytics: Promote data-driven decision making and analytics capabilities
- Artificial Intelligence: Introduce AI certifications, software, and practical applications
- Check-in: Wednesday
- Born Fire and Cocktail Welcome: Wednesday evening
- Exhibition & Workshops: Thursday
- Awards Gala Night: Thursday evening
- Tour of Local Attractions: Friday daytime
- Optional Business Dinner: Friday evening
- Check-out: Saturday morning
Note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transportation to and from the venue.
- Educators Retreats (February, April, June)
- Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing (February – Diani / Coast Region):
- Lecturers, instructors, and trainers in cybersecurity and cloud computing
- ICT coordinators in TVET institutions, universities, and colleges
- Education administrators involved in IT curriculum and digital skills development
- Digital Marketing & Software Development (April – Naivasha / Rift Valley):
- Lecturers, instructors, and trainers teaching digital marketing and software development
- ICT coordinators and program managers in universities and TVET institutions
- Education administrators promoting practical IT skills
- Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (June – Nanyuki / Mt. Kenya Region):
- Lecturers, instructors, and trainers in data analytics and AI programs
- ICT coordinators in universities, research institutions, and TVETs
- Education administrators overseeing AI and analytics curriculum
Eligibility:
- Kenyan citizens
- Affiliated with an institution registered in Kenya
- Active in teaching, curriculum development, or IT training
- Employers Retreats (July, September, November)
- Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing (July – Rusinga Island / Western Kenya):
- Mid- and senior-level IT staff managing cybersecurity and cloud solutions
- IT managers responsible for organizational digital security and cloud infrastructure
- HR or training managers involved in staff upskilling in IT fields
- Digital Marketing & Software Development (September – Eldoret / North Rift Region):
- IT and marketing employees managing software development, digital campaigns, or IT projects
- Department heads overseeing teams in software, coding, or marketing analytics
- Managers responsible for adoption of digital tools in the organization
- Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (November – Machakos / Eastern Kenya):
- IT employees and managers involved in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI projects
- Decision-makers overseeing AI initiatives in organizations
- HR or training managers supporting digital upskilling in analytics and AI
Eligibility:
- Kenyan citizens
- Employees of registered Kenyan organizations
- Active in IT roles relevant to the retreat’s field focus
- Ticket Price: KES 10,000 per participant
- Inclusions:
- Born Fire and Cocktail Welcome (Wednesday) – Guests can purchase drinks of their choice while networking with educators, employers, and IT vendors or software owners
- Exhibitions & Workshops (Thursday)
- Gala Night Awards (Thursday evening)
- Tour of selected tourist attractions (Friday)
- Optional Business Dinner (Friday evening) – proceeds support Kujia Kenya initiatives
- Use of Proceeds:
- Support Kujia initiatives that provide:
- Access to global digital skills
- Access to digitally enabled jobs
- Digital entrepreneurship programs across Kenya
- Support Kujia initiatives that provide:
Sponsorship Opportunities (KES)
Package | Investment | Benefits |
Platinum | 1,000,000 | Title sponsor, branding on all retreat materials, keynote opportunity, VIP booth, social media coverage |
Gold | 750,000 | Logo on materials, host workshop/demo, VIP seating at gala, social media mentions |
Silver | 500,000 | Logo on selected materials, standard booth, recognition during awards |
Bronze | 250,000 | Logo on materials, acknowledgment during retreat, standard booth access |
- Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened professional networks across IT fields
- Exposure to global certification and software solutions
- Recognition of top educators and employers per IT field
- Enhanced adoption of digital skills, certifications, and tools
- Engagement with Kenya’s tourism and cultural heritage.
Kujia Retreats provide a holistic, IT-focused professional development experience for educators and employers:
- Networking, mentorship, and skill-building in six IT fields
- Exhibitions, awards, and cultural experiences
- Support for digital skills, innovation, and professional growth across Kenya
Tickets: KES 10,000, covering Born Fire and Cocktail Welcome, Exhibitions, Gala Night, and Tours
Optional Business Dinner (Friday Night) – proceeds support Kujia Kenya initiatives
Note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transportation to and from the retreat venues.
