On Friday evening, 8thAugust 2025, the Association for Kenya Business Events (AKBE), in partnership with Holiday Inn Two Rivers, brought together association executives and AKBE members for an exclusive cocktail and site visit. As the national trade association for the MICE industry, AKBE curated this high-level networking session to spark collaboration and grow MICE business opportunities among associations and partner hotels in Kenya.
Holiday Inn, a 4-starproperty under the global IHG Hotels & Resorts brand, In Kenya, IHG’s portfolio includes Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, Fairview Hotel Nairobi, and HolidayInn Nairobi Two Rivers.
Adding to the evening’s excitement, Zuri Events, convener of the Africa MICE Summit, extended an exclusive 20% ticket discount for the upcoming summit taking place 9–11September 2025 at the KICC.
Aurelius Mukuna, Cluster Director of Sales at Holiday Inn, welcomed guests and shared the hotel’s latest MICE initiatives, from trend-driven service offerings to creative meeting solutions. Delegates enjoyed a guided tour of the property, viewing its elegant rooms and upgraded meeting spaces. Responding to rising demand, Holiday Inn has smartly expanded its MICE capacity by converting additional areas into meeting rooms—now a core revenue stream for the hotel.
In his remarks, Jeffers Miruka, AKBE Secretary General, applauded Patel Pooja, General Manager of Holiday Inn, for championing this strategic partnership, and encouraged members to explore HolidayInn Nairobi Two Rivers for their upcoming meetings. Guests were treated to flowing cocktails, delicious bites, and special giveaways courtesy of the hotel’s diverse brands.
A memorable evening of networking, insights, and collaboration—proof that when the MICE community comes together, big things happen.
