At LYP we believe in Enlightening Minds, Inspiring People, and Enriching Lives
Our Professional development initiatives are geared to enlighten individuals with Experiential Education, inspiring them to make life changing decisions that will enrich their lives and other people and transform society. Our aim is to foster an all rounded individual whose potential is realized at optimum levels.
We organize networking forums twice a month to provide an opportunity for the Young professionals to network and get challenged from our inspiring guest speakers. Our speakers are drawn from the successful and inspiring Kenyans in the different industries that our members are drawn from. Members get an opportunity to ask questions and listen to their life stories and get first hand access to information about emerging opportunities in the different industries.
Our networking forums are a must attend for any professional interested in keeping abreast with what is happening in their industry.
Among our past speakers include;
| Speaker | Lecture Topic | Date |
| Dr Chris Hart, a psychologist and relationship expert | Dating For Professionals Ladies And Gentlemen | Thursday, 13th August 20096:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Eric Kimani, former CEO of Sameer Africa, Founder of Palmhouse Foundation, Proprietor of Palmhouse Dairies Limited, KCA Githunguri Campus & Mukore Academy, | Balancing Career And Your Own Business | Thursday 8th October 20096:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. Bonny Khalwale – PAC Chairman and Member of Parliament for Ikolomani | The Interface Between Public Accounts Committee (Pac), The Public & The Media | Thursday 5th November 20096:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Hon. Martha Karua | The Draft Constitution & The Role Of Yps To Ensure Kenyans Get It Right | Thursday 3rd December 20096:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr Mukhisa Kituyi | Harvesting Peace Without Security; The Baggage Of Tradition And Kenyan Youth | Thursday 21st January 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Jimnah Mbaru- an CEO and Chairman of Dyer and Blair Investment Bank | Investments Opportunities | Thursday 6th May, 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Mr. Gerald Wamalwa, Founder & CEO Mellech Group of Companies & winner of Top 100 mid-sized companies -2010 | Creating A Sustainable Business | Thursday 3rd June, 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Evelyn Mungai-Eldon, the President, All Africa Businesswomen’s Association and Founder Chairman and Executive Director, Evelyn College of Design being our main Guest Speaker | Succeeding In Life – Overcoming The Challenges | Thursday 15th July, 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. Julius Kipng’etich, Kenya Wildlife Society Director | Exemplary Management And Leadership: A Blue Print For Young Professionals | Thursday 5th August 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. Laila Macharia, the chairperson of Kenya Private Developer’s Association | Preparing For The Coming Property Boom | Thursday, 4th November6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Joanne Mwangi, Founder and CEO Professional Marketing Services, Winner of Top 100 SME of the Year and Lady Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 | Entrepreneurship And My Success Story | Thursday 18th November 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Jonathan Ciano | How To Start And Make Your Business A Success | Thursday, 19th August 11, 20106:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Mr. Patrick Obath, Chairman Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) | From Professionals To Leaders – A Case For Leadership & The Skills You Need Develop | Thursday 20th January 20116:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. PLO Lumumba, Director KACC | Fundamental Principles And Values For Transformational Leadership In Africa. | Thursday 7th of April, 20116:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. Mzalendo Kibunjia, Chair NCIC | Impunity, Tribalism And Leadership In Kenya | Thursday 30th June 2011Leadership & Networking Forum6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Pete K. Muraya, CEO Of Suraya Property Group | Property Market In Kenya | Thursday July 28th 2011Real Estate Investment Forum6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Prof. Henry Thairu , Vice Chancellor, Inorero University | Stimulating An Entrepreneurial Mindset And Promoting Entrepreneurship In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kenya | Thursday 11 August, 2011Business & Professionals Networking Session6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Hon Peter Kenneth | Thoughts On Unlocking Kenya’s Potential | Thursday 1st Of September, 2011LYP Leadership Forum6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Kamal Budhabatti – Founder And CEO Craft Silicon | My Entrepreneurial Journey And The Secrets Of The Success Of Craft Silicon | Thursday 25th Of August,2011Entrepreneurship Forum6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| MR. Thiagarajan Ramamurthy of Simba Colt, Formerly Operations Manager, Nakumatt Ltd. And Dr Caesar Mwangi CEO Sasini Ltd | Professionals As A Source Of Positive Energy And Leadership | 19th November 2011, 2011LYP Gala Night6:00pm – 10:00pmSarova Whitesands, Mombasa |
| Dr. Caesar Mwangi, CEO Sasini Ltd | Leadership And Integrity – A Personal Perspective | Thursday, 16th Feb, 2012Leadership & Networking Forum6:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Daniel Ojijo – Chairman Mentor Holdings and Villa Care Ltd | Property Market In Kenya | Thursday, 8th March 20126:00pm – 8:00pmMarble Arch Hotel |
| Dr. John Stanko, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Becoming A Global Changemaker : Requisite Competencies For Growth And Personal Development | Tuesday, 3rd of AprilKICC – Tin TIn |