Events and Programmes
From the annual conference to the Alumni Spirit Award - here is where MFA alumni come together.
Annual Alumni Leadership Conference
Now in its third edition, the Annual Alumni Leadership Conference brings together scholars from across the globe - in-person and virtually - alongside industry leaders and thought partners.
Past themes have covered adaptive leadership, entrepreneurship, financial management, substance awareness, career development, and societal impact. Each edition is shaped by what the alumni community needs most.
Conference Highlights
Global Scholars
Alumni attending from universities across 6+ countries in-person and online
Industry Leaders
Keynote speakers and panel sessions with professionals across all sectors
Career Sessions
Workshops on career development, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills
Community Building
Network dinners, alumni meets, and reconnection with the Academy
Alumni Spirit Award
Five categories. One standard: the CLAIRE values in action. Launched in 2024, this annual award recognises MFA graduates who are already making an impact.
Community Service
Alumni serving and uplifting communities across Kenya and beyond - through civic work, volunteerism, and public service.
Creative Arts
Excellence in the arts - music, visual arts, performance, media, and cultural expression.
Entrepreneurship
Alumni-founded ventures creating jobs, products, and solutions that matter.
Innovation
Technology, science, and systems built to solve real problems for real communities.
Holistic Impact
Graduates whose work spans multiple dimensions of impact - their reach defies a single category.
Nominations for the next Alumni Spirit Award open annually.
Know a fellow graduate making a difference? Nominations are submitted through the alumni community portal.
Join to NominateRecurring Programmes
Events that mark the alumni calendar every year.
MFA Academy Birthday
23 February, annually
Commemorating the day the Academy opened its doors in 2016. Celebrated by alumni worldwide.
Alumni Homecoming
Annual - Thika campus
Returning to the 88-acre campus in Thika to reconnect with the Academy and each other.
Annual University Fair
School calendar term
Alumni volunteers speak with current Academy students about university life and career paths.
Mentorship Pairing
Ongoing year-round
Alumni mentors paired with current students and recent graduates through the Uongozi Centre.
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