February 2013

Issue 03

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The Gold Founder membership of the Capital Club has been fully subscribed, marking the completion of the first round of Membership invitations to the Club. This is a major milestone for every new Club. Without Members there is no Club. Without the right members, a business Club has a limited purpose.

To date, the Capital Club has almost 270 Members. In terms of ethnicity – we have about 52% African members, 40% Asian Members and 8% Caucasian and International Members.

The age profile reflects the dynamism of a young country: 30% of members are in their 30s, 30% in their 40s, 30% in their 50s and 10%

either in their 60s or late 20s. In terms of gender – we have 30% lady members including registered spouse members. Ladies in business are joining the Club in quite large numbers.

In terms of seniority – the Club has 56 % CEOs, MDs and Senior Partners, 9% Presidents and Chairmen, 22% Directors or Partners or Regional Partners and 13% CFOs, COOs and other Senior Dept. Heads.

Members have already joined from Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mauritius, UK and the UAE. The Capital Club membership roster represents leadership, power, balance, diversity and quality. Firm foundations are laid for a strong, lively and well-balanced Club.

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Welcome To Capital LifeWelcome to the first edition of Capital Life. I wish all Members a good start to the New Year. It has been a busy period since the formation of the Board of Governors in 2011, the appointment of the Club team and the celebration of our biggest milestone yet – our first 250 Gold Founder Members. The Membership Committee have played a great part and deserve our thanks and applause!

We have also enjoyed some excellent events over the past months, as you will see from photographs in this newsletter. The Entertainment & Events Committee has been vibrant and creative, giving Club members an opportunity to attend some well-themed and well-attended events.

We have made good progress with interior design of the Club premises and work is on schedule to be completed by mid 2013.

Members are encouraged to continue to contribute to the growing membership; after all a club is made up of its members and one of the primary benefits of joining Capital Club is the numerous opportunities to meet and network with people of all business sectors and communities. While these opportunities do much to improve business connections, it also enables members to enjoy the camaraderie of new friends as well as old friends.

The main message we would like to send will be familiar to many of you – “It is your Club, and it is vital that all members participate in its growth and make use of it”. So please attend the events, propose members and start to enjoy your reciprocal Clubs when you travel!

Guy Guillemard

Bob Collymore became CEO of Safaricom Limited on November 1st 2010. Prior to joining Safaricom, he was Chief Officer for Corporate Affairs in Vodacom Group responsible for the Group’s Corporate Communication, Ethics and Compliance, Legal, External Relationships and Corporate Social Responsibility. Prior to that, he was Vodafone’s Governance Director for Africa where Bob was responsible for developing and driving Vodafone’s strategy for its investments in Africa, as well as representing Vodafone as a key direct foreign investor in a number of African countries. Before moving to Africa he spend 3 years working in Japan as Vodafone’s Marketing Director for Asia. He has more than 25 years of commercial experience working in the telecommunications sector and has a number of other roles in the community as well as in business. He is a trustee of Holding companies in Kenya and Tanzania for M-PESA, Vodafone’s pioneering money transfer service. On April 19th 2012, Bob was appointed to serve on the United Nations Global Compact Board.

Patricia is a graduate of the University of Nairobi (B.Com Hons), has a United States International University (MBA) and attended the Strathmore/IESE Business Schools Advanced Management Program. Currently, she is Managing Director, L’Oreal East Africa Ltd. Her career has spanned three multinational organizations – Unilever, Diageo/EABL and L’Oreal in various capacities and countries. She is a Fellow of the Marketing Society of Kenya, Council Member, Strathmore University and Advisory Board Member of the Strathmore Business School, and the Chairperson of the Nairobi Women’s Hospital. She is a past Board Member of Brand Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Boards and an active Governor of the Capital Club.

Bob CollymoreCEO OF SAFARICOM

Patricia IthauMANAGING DIRECTOR, L’OREAL

EAST AFRICA LTD

Governor Profile

Seniority of Members

Vishal AgarwalAmb. Dennis AworiPaul BugingoBob CollymoreMartin DunfordMike du ToitRichard EtemesiGuy GuillemardAnwar HajeePatricia IthauAlykhan KarmaliSurinder KapilaElly KaruhangaMichael LordBrenda Mbathi

Alex MbuguaEddy NjorogeMohammed NyaogaIsis Nyong’oJaph OlendeRichard OmwelaSammy OnyangoAlnashir PopatHassan PopatMyke RabarJinit ShahBharat ThakrarMichael TurnerWachira Waruru

Governors have an important mission. They:1. Express the quality, balance and diversity of

membership.2. Ensure the Club directors and management

are well advised.3. Provide feedback to Club management in a

constructive way.4. Have the privilege and responsibility of -

inviting the first founder members.5. Meet about once a quarter.It is often said the Governors are “like family” or Godparents. “Good news or bad news, the Governors and shareholders know first.”

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Role of The Governors

Board of Governors

Achellis Material handling Ltd

Actis

Afrika Aviation

AGN Kamua Advocates

Alibhai Shariff & Sons Ltd

Al Is On Productions

Alpha Group

Amollo and Gacoka Advocates

AMS properties Group

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Apex Steel Limited

Athi River Mining Ltd

Bank of Africa

Bay holdings Ltd

Bengi Miriti Associates Advocates

Bidco Oil Refineries

Botho Ltd

Britam investment Management

Brookside Diary Management

Capital FM

Career Connections

Carlson Wagon lit Travel

Centrepoint Management

Centum Investment

CFC life Assurance

CFC Stanbic

Chandaria Indutsries Ltd

Chartis Keya Insurance Co. Ltd

Chase Bank

Coca-Cola

Computech Ltd

Contact Network Ltd

Cool Xtreme

Corrington Holdings Ltd

Cosec Solutions

C.W Wanjihia & Co Advocates

Cyad International Holdings

Deloitte and Touche

Dofhia Packing Ltd

Dr. Saroop Bansil Clinic

DT Dobie

D.V Kapila & Advocates

East African Breweries Ltd

Eduardo & Associates

Electrogen Technologies

Ernst & Young

ESBC Ltd

Express Company Ltd

Fairmead Ltd

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fedha mangemnet Ltd

Freight Forwarders Ltd

Galana Oil

Grofin Ltd

Gulf African Bank

Gulf Capital

Gulf Energy Ltd

Haco Tiger Brands

HHM Advocates

Hoggers Ltd

Homeboyz entertainment

Horizon Africa Capital

Horizons Office

Housing Finance

HRG Elite Travel

HSBC Private Banking

Imaran Group Ltd

Imperial Bank Ltd

Insurance Regulatory authority

International Commercial Co. Ltd

International House Ltd

Intex Construction Ltd

Jamii Telecommunications

Jani Consultancy Services Ltd

Kampala Associated Advocates

Kapa Oil Refineries

Karachiwalla Ltd

Kellico Ltd

Kenblest Group

Kenya Airways

KCB

Kengen

KPMG

KTK Advocates

Kwacha Group Ltd

Lavender Properties Ltd

Lee Construction

Lemaric Traders

Liberty Africa

Lifecare International

Linksoft Group

Little Red

Lomas & Lomas Ltd

L`Oreal

Mars Ltd

Miller & Company Advocates

Mimosa Pharmacy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mohammed Muigai Advocates

MRG Trading Company

Mukwano Group of Companies

Multiline Motors Kenya Ltd

Nairobi Hospital

NAS Services

Noble Gases international Ltd

NW REalite Ltd

Odera & Company Ltd

Oil Seals & Bearings Centre Ltd

Okoth & Kiplagat Advocates

Okundi & Company Advocates

Ovidian Advertising

Pam Golding Properties

PC World Ltd

Power Technics

Phoenix Assurance Ltd

Prefferred Personnel Africa Ltd

Prestige Investments Ltd

Prestige Investments

Price Water House Coopers Ltd

Prime Bank

Printfast Ltd

Rentworks

Rodwell Press Ltd

Royal Media Services Ltd

Saachi Plaza

Safaricom Ltd

Sameer Investments Ltd

Scan Group

Servicoff Ltd

Seven Seas Technologies

Shankan Enterprise Ltd

Signature clubs International

Simed International

Sketch Studio

SNR Denton UK LLP

Solco Investments

SS Mehta & Sons Ltd

Standard Chartered Bank

Stanlib Ltd

Startlit

Steel Structures Ltd

Stellan consult Ltd

Subati Flowers Ltd

Sunlitho Ltd

Stonehenge Ltd

Symbion Kenya Ltd

The Copy Cat ltd

The Foray Group Ltd

The Tamarind Group

Toyota Tshusho Africa (Pty) Ltd

Transeast Ltd

Trident Estates

Tullow Oil

Twiga Stationers & Printers Ltd

Urbane Ltd

Urbanis Africa

Venmerge Ltd

Victoria Commercial Bank

Vision 2030

Walker Kontos

Weetabix East Africa Ltd

Zamadini Resources Ltd

Capital Club is managed by Signature Clubs International T: +254-737196611 • E:info@capitalclubEa.com • www.capitalclubea.com

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Last year, the Capital Club East Africa was born, following in the footsteps of other Capital Clubs and top business Clubs in global cities. I am confident that Capital Club (East Africa) will live up to the legacy of its partner establishments and will over time grow to become a force in the global exclusive membership clubs scene.

I am delighted to inform you that the Club membership has already grown substantially, and can therefore only get better in 2013. I believe the Club has a genuine value to Members and provides a wonderful platform for business networking, idea-exchange and leisure.

In 2013 we will get to meet and listen to interesting and relevant speakers, discuss topics of concern to us and to East Africa as a whole. I would also suggest that you gear up for fun, as the Events committee is already working on a calendar of events that is sure to make you all mark your calendars in anticipation of these events.

On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank you all for your support, and we look forward to welcoming more new members to the Capital Club family! Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013.

Ambassador Dennis Awori

Dear Members,A warm thank you to those of you who were able to attend our last First Thursday event at Sankara hotel. We had over 100 members represented. For members who were unable to make it we look forward to seeing you at the next event especially because the First Thursdays events are shaping out to be a great opportunity to network and meet other current and potential members.

We would also like to take this time to highlight to our members who travel often that you can access many of our associate clubs internationally as you travel. For example, some of our members have taken advantage of this offer by visiting sister clubs in New Delhi, London, Dubai, during the past few months. To take advantage of this service simply contact your Membership Manager and we will take care of the rest. This benefit allows members travelling for business to meet with clients privately and escape away from hotel lobbies and restaurants.

Further, and in an effort to ensure that we are listening to and catering to our clients, your Membership Manager will be visiting you soon to complete your enrollment process and also solicit ideas from you on specific things you expect from the Club this year. Our goal is to ensure that we are providing the best service to our members and that you continue to find value in the club. Also, thank you for those who have recommended members and continue to do so. We appreciate the fact that you have shared your rolodex with us and we pledge to honor that trust by ensuring that our selection criteria continue to be of high regard and that we screen and continue to attract like-minded members to the Club.

Their role is to represent the Board of Governors and provide guidance to the Club’s Management and Directors to ensure the principle of Membership by Invitation and acceptance of high quality Members is upheld.

Membership Committee ChairmanAmb. Dennis Awori

Vice ChairmanAnwar Hajee

Committee MembersMike du ToitGuy GuillemardSurinder KapilaKuria MuchiruJaph OlendeAly Popat

Role of the Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee Chairman

Edna OdOngODirector of Membershipedna.odongo@capitalclubea.com

PrEciOus KErubOMembership Manager

precious.kerubo@capitalclubea.com

VictOria MigudaMembership Manager

victoria.miguda@capitalclubea.com

Wangu nyagahMembership Coordinator

wangu.nyagah@capitalclubea.com

Minal PattaniMembership Manager

minal.pattani@capitalclubea.com

MarK MuitaMembership Manager

mark.muita@capitalclubea.com

Message From

Membership Corner

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I am a member of the Board of Governors and delighted to be the first Chair of the Entertainment & Events Committee of the Capital Club. I am fortunate to chair a strong committee and to have the task of working on events that meet members needs. Our task is to help the Club stage a balanced programme which will keep most of you our Members happy, most of the time. Mission Impossible? I hope not!

We meet once a month and we welcome member ideas for events, for entertainment and for sponsorship. The E&E Committee look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event!

Brenda Mbathi

entertainment & events Chairperson

Entertainment & Events Committee Chairperson

Brenda Mbathi

Role of the Entertainment & Events Committee

We advise and help the Management with guidance on the Club Events – suggesting ideas and the balance of the programme, helping to open doors, propose sponsors and give feedback on venues, speakers etc.

Committee Members

Alexander DollGuy GuillemardRichard OmwelaHassan PopatMyke RabarRafiq ShariffWachira Waruru

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

The Entertainment & Events team have some interesting club events coming up to ensure idea-exchange, engagement and networking by members.

Besides the traditional First Thursday Cocktails and bi-monthly General Managers lunches, we look forward to;

Monthly Business Speaker SeriesA breakfast or lunch event for up to 80 members who will get the opportunity to

listen in, ask questions or debate important topics business and social

Ladies LunchesFor Capital Club Ladies only, event to cater for their interests and provide a

networking platform.

Late MarchNew Cities Focus – Konza and Tatu Cities, an investment opportunity.

04 April 2013 First Thursday Tradition Mid AprilFace to Face with Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs

09 May 2013 First Thursday Tradition Late MayCapital Club welcomes the new Nairobi Governor

BOOK NOW!The Member Events diary is now open for

sponsorship and private events. If you or your company is interested in booking an event

or sponsoring one of our events please email our Club Events Manager Reuben Kagai on:

reuben.kagai@capitalclubea.com

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