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Where the Community
Comes Together.
From intimate Mtandao networking forums to flagship leadership events — Adira brings people together to learn, reflect, connect, and grow.
Don't Miss What's Next
Mark your calendar. All events are open to Adira alumni and the wider professional community unless noted.
MTANDAO Season 7 — "Starting Over"
Adira Men's Forum — March 2026 Cohort
Adira Leaders Masterclass — Q2 Session
Adira Women's Network — April Cohort
Adira Leadership Forum 2026 — Redefining Leadership for the African Professional
Intimate Networking & Mentorship
Mtandao (Swahili for "network") is our flagship community gathering — an intimate space where professionals connect, share, and learn from each other in honest conversation. Each season centres on a theme drawn from the real challenges our community is navigating.
- ✓ 1,000+ people reached across all Mtandao seasons
- ✓ Intimate groups of 30–60 participants
- ✓ A mix of panel discussion, peer coaching, and networking
- ✓ Free or low-cost for alumni; open to the community
A conversation about reinvention — changing careers, rebuilding after failure, and the courage it takes to begin again. Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is start over.
Moments That Shaped Us
A look back at some of the events and conversations that have defined the Adira community.
Adira Leadership Forum 2025
Our flagship annual gathering brought together 200+ professionals for a full day of keynotes, panels, and peer conversation on the theme of Adaptive Leadership.
Women in Tech Masterclass
A GIZ-supported fellowship cohort graduated 30 women in tech leadership — with participants drawn from engineering, product, data, and design roles across Kenya.
"The Weight of Ambition"
Season 6 explored the tension between drive and burnout — one of our most attended and most honest community conversations to date.
Bring Adira to Your Organisation
We host bespoke workshops, keynotes, and team leadership sessions for organisations across East Africa. Get in touch to discuss what's possible.