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Everything from cohort kick-offs and masterclasses to community forums and conferences — find your next step on the leadership journey.

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Priority enrolment closes 2 weeks before each programme begins. All cohort spots are limited.

📹 Community Events & Forums
🎉 Flagship Event
Adira Leadership Forum 2026
Our annual flagship gathering for senior leaders across East Africa. A full-day event bringing together 200+ leaders for keynotes, panel discussions, networking, and the launch of the 2026 cohort programmes. This year's theme: Redefining Leadership for the African Professional.
📅 Saturday, 14 March 2026 ⌛ 8:00am – 5:30pm 📍 Sarova Stanley, Nairobi 👥 200 Attendees
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Watch: 2025 Forum Highlights
3:42 min · Nairobi 2025
📅 14 March 2026
📍 Sarova Stanley
🤝 Community Forum
Mtandao Alumni Network Forum — Q2 2026
A half-day gathering exclusively for Adira alumni — a space to reconnect, share leadership challenges, and hear from a featured guest speaker. Alumni only.
📅 Saturday, 18 May 2026 ⌛ 9:00am – 1:00pm 📍 Nairobi (venue TBC) 👥 Alumni Only
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See Inside: Mtandao 2025
2:15 min · Community Forum
📅 18 May 2026
📍 Alumni Only
🌟 Special Programme
Women in Tech Leadership Masterclass — GIZ Fellowship
A call for applications for women in tech in Kenya, aged 26–40. This GIZ-supported fellowship is designed to accelerate women into leadership positions in the tech sector. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
📅 Applications: Ongoing 📍 Nairobi + Virtual 👥 30 Fellows 🎉 GIZ-Supported
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About the Fellowship
4:10 min · GIZ Partnership
📅 Applications Open
📍 Kenya · Ages 26–40
🎓 Cohort Programmes & Courses
👥 Cohort Programme
Women Network — Cohort 8
Our 6-month leadership journey for women in mid-to-senior roles. In-person sessions in Nairobi with virtual modules.
📅 Starts: 20 January 2026 ⌛ 6 months 📍 Nairobi + Virtual 👥 24 Spots
KES 185,000
per person
🔴 8 spots left
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🎯 Flagship Programme
Leaders Forum — Cohort 13
Our 9-month flagship programme for senior leaders in cross-sector cohorts of 20. Bi-monthly residentials, executive coaching, and a leadership project.
📅 Starts: 9 March 2026 ⌛ 9 months 📍 Nairobi 👥 20 Spots
KES 280,000
per person
🔴 5 spots left
Apply Now →
👥 Cohort Programme
Men's Leadership Forum — Cohort 6
A confidential 6-month cohort for men navigating modern leadership. Monthly residentials plus virtual check-ins.
📅 Starts: 13 July 2026 ⌛ 6 months 📍 Nairobi + Virtual 👥 18 Spots
KES 195,000
per person
🟢 Spots available
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⚡ One-Day Intensive
Executive Masterclass Series 2026
Four standalone masterclasses: Executive Presence (Mar), Art of Negotiation (Jun), Strategic Thinking (Sep), and Leading Through Change (Nov).
📅 Mar · Jun · Sep · Nov 2026 ⌛ 1 day each 📍 Nairobi CBD 👥 Max 25 per session
From KES 28,000
per masterclass
🟢 All sessions open
Book Now →
🎯 Skills Programme
Skills Development Programme — 2026 Cohorts
Our 4–10 week blended skills programmes for emerging and mid-level professionals. Two cohorts annually — April and August.
📅 Apr & Aug 2026 ⌛ 4–10 weeks 📍 Nairobi + Online 👥 Rolling admission
From KES 45,000
per programme
🟢 Open for enrolment
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2026 Full Calendar

All 2026 Events at a Glance

Every event, cohort, and masterclass across the year — click any entry to go directly to its programme page.

January 2026
1 event
20Jan
Women Network Cohort 8 — Kick-off
6 months · KES 185,000 · 24 spots
Cohort
February 2026
1 event
21Feb
Masterclass: Executive Presence
1 day · KES 28,000 · Max 25
Masterclass
March 2026
2 events
14Mar
Adira Leadership Forum 2026
Full day · Sarova Stanley · 200+ leaders
Forum
9Mar
Leaders Forum Cohort 13 — Kick-off
9 months · KES 280,000 · 20 spots
Flagship
April 2026
2 events
6Apr
Skills: Emerging Leader Pathway
8 weeks · From KES 45,000
Skills
25Apr
Masterclass: Art of Negotiation
1 day · KES 32,000 · Max 25
Masterclass
May 2026
1 event
18May
Mtandao Alumni Forum — Q2
Half day · Alumni only · Nairobi
Community
June 2026
2 events
13Jun
Masterclass: Strategic Thinking
1 day · KES 32,000 · Max 25
Masterclass
22Jun
Women Network Cohort 9 — Opens
Applications open · Starts Sep 2026
Cohort
July 2026
1 event
13Jul
Men's Leadership Forum Cohort 6
6 months · KES 195,000 · 18 spots
Cohort
August 2026
2 events
3Aug
Skills: Mid-Level Pathway
10 weeks · From KES 65,000
Skills
22Aug
Masterclass: Executive Presence (repeat)
1 day · KES 28,000 · Max 25
Masterclass
September 2026
2 events
7Sep
Women Network Cohort 9 — Kick-off
6 months · KES 185,000 · 24 spots
Cohort
21Sep
Mtandao Alumni Forum — Q3
Half day · Alumni only
Community
October 2026
1 event
10Oct
Masterclass: Leading Through Change
1 day · KES 32,000 · Max 25
Masterclass
November 2026
1 event
2Nov
Women Network Cohort 9 — Graduation
Celebration event
Graduation
December 2026
1 event
7Dec
Leaders Forum Cohort 13 — Graduation
9-month journey completed
Graduation
Look Back

Past Events & Celebrations

A record of the moments that have shaped the Adira community.

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March 2025
📷 6 photos
8 March 2025 · Sarova Stanley
Adira Leadership Forum 2025
180 senior leaders. One theme: "Leading from Within." A day nobody wanted to end.
👥 180 leaders🌟 Annual Forum
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October 2025
📷 6 photos
10 October 2025 · Nairobi
Women Network Cohort 7 — Graduation
24 women. Six months. Applications for Cohort 8 filled in 48 hours.
👥 24 graduates🌺 Women Network
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February 2025
📷 6 photos
22 February 2025 · Nairobi CBD
Masterclass: Executive Presence 2025
87 applied for 25 seats. "The most uncomfortable and most useful day I've had in years."
👥 25 participants✨ Masterclass
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March 2024
📷 6 photos
9 March 2024 · Ole Sereni
Adira Leadership Forum 2024
160 leaders. One question that made people uncomfortable from the very first hour.
👥 160 leaders🌟 Annual Forum
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📷 Moments from the Day