Day 1: Setting The Scene
Happening on 4th December
| Time | Event | Overview and Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00- 09.00 | Arrival & Registration | Flone Initiative |
| 09:00-09:10 | MC and Housekeeping +Security Debrief by Safari Park Hotel | Calling the event to order and housekeeping rules |
| 09:10 - 09:30 | Official opening | 10 min: Flone Initiative- Naomi Mwaura 5 min: Women Mobilize Women- Ariadne Baskin 10 Min - NGEC Commissioner |
| 09:30 -09:50 | Keynote Speech | Patricia Nzolantima- Bizzoly Holdings |
| 09:50 - 10:40 | Plenary: Envisioning More Feminist Transport Systems in Africa | Goverance, Policy and finance ) Moderator: Ariadne Baskin ( Women Mobilize Women) Panelists: Cyprine Odada- ED- Critical Mass Nairobi Patricia Nzolantima - CEO Bizzoly Holdings Milicent Gitahi- UNEP Abigail Mungai- NAMATA Ankita Kapoor - Safetipin Yasmine Sabek - Transport for Cairo This session will explore the transformation of our transport systems to create more inclusive and feminist urban environments. By delving into the disparities within current systems and investigating the design, operation, and maintenance barriers to women, girls, and other marginalized groups. We address pivotal questions about equitable investment, the influence of transport on opportunities, and the role of government and policies. Join us to envision what a feminist transport system looks like and the impact it can have on social equity and resilience. |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | Coffee Break Ongoing VR Session | |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Enhancing Safety in Ride-Sharing Apps | Uber on Research launch and ride-sharing safety features |
| 11:45-12:00 | Edutainment | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Advancing women's Leadership in the Transport Sector in East and Southern Africa session by World Bank | Moderator: Karla Dominguez Gonzalez Panellists: Gail Jennings - International Research Consultant, Transport and Mobility Eng. Margaret Ogai- Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Engineers Board of Kenya Eng. Sheila Uwase - SPIU coordinator of City of Kigali, KUMI project in Rwanda and member of the Women’s chapter of Engineers of Rwanda Eng. Gladness Kitaly- Coordinator of Women’s Participation Unit of the Ministry of Public Works Tanzania. The session aims to Showcase with real examples from practitioners in the Transport field the barriers that women in East and Southern Africa face in their recruitment, retention and career progression in the sector at different levels with a focus on-skilled technical and managerial role, highlight the challenges and opportunities for women in the transport sector, explore practical solutions to address barriers to women's participation and career progression and Connect stakeholders from government, civil society, and academia to think about collaborative strategies. |
| 13: 00 - 14:00 | Lunch Ongoing VR session Edu-tainment- ITDP/TUMI: Persons with Disabilities around the world + Visual Policy Brief | |
| 14:00- 14:05 | Children’s Perspective: Socially Just Urban Areas Launch of the UN Habitat Guidebook | Moderator: Dr. Anne Kamau Daniel Munene-Highlighting a documentary . |
| 14:05 - 15:00 | Children’s Perspective: Socially Just Urban Areas Launch of the UN Habitat Guidebook | Moderator: Dr. Anne Kamau Panellists: Peninah Ndegwa - Wow Mom Evans Sumba - Flone Initiative Dr Mbugua wa Mungai- Kenyatta University Joe Nderitu- PUTON |
| 15:00 - 15:05 | Edutainment: ITDP Kenya Video: Voices on Accessibility Challenges in Cities: Residents of Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 15:05 - 16:15 | Accessibility Panel: Enhancing Empathy and Advocacy for Accessible Public Transport | Moderator: Collins Ombajo- Light of the World Panellists: Cynthia Muthoni- FES Sandra- UPDK Eng Opuge- KeNHA Cynthia Kipsang- Flone Initiative Carolyne Minamo-ITDP An experiential and interactive session, enabling participants to engage with accessibility challenges. Aims to raise awareness and equip participants with tools and knowledge to create more accessible transport environments. |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Tea break | |
| 16:30 - 16:40 | Inclusion powered by research | Violet Wawire -Kenyatta University Exploring strategies for enhancing poor women’s mobility and access to boda boda(Motorcycle) taxi services in Nairobi |
| 16:40 - 16:50 | Inclusion powered by research | Professor Enoch Sam - University of Education, Winneba Removing barriers to disability-inclusive urban transport system (policies and regulations) in Accra and Nairobi |
| 16:50 - 17:20 | Celebrating Excellence in Gender-Responsive Mobility | Launch of the Strategic Plan Naomi Mwaura |
| 17:20 - 17:30 | Closing and End | MC |