AMECEA: CUEA launches Business Incubation Centre
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) launched its Business Incubation Centre (BIC) on Saturday 2nd July 2016. Different entrepreneurs attended the event that included talks on entrepreneurship and business exhibitions.
BIC has been formed with an objective of providing a platform for young and prospective entrepreneurs to actualize their business ideas and has been set up to provide office space, equipment, mentorship, financial management services, training, networking and marketing services to start-ups.
One of the guest speakers at the event, Fr. Francesco Pierli, Founder, Institute of Social Ministry in Mission at Tangaza University College (who was described as a dreamer) said that in order to launch something which is long lasting, one should be a dreamer; a charismatic person with extra energy and also have organizational and managerial skills.
Mr. Mapopa Mphande spoke of his experience in working with a dreamer, Fr. Pierli. He said that it is important to believe that the dreams of a dreamer can take off.
Prof. Mbae, the Vice Chancellor, acknowledged and applauded everyone that was involved in the establishment of the Incubation Centre. He outlined the importance of students in the institution and said that BIC will play a great role in adding value to the students.
Ms. Linda Ijang, First Secretary Ugandan High Commission in Kenya, represented the High Commission at the event. She congratulated the university on launching the centre and assured it of her embassy’s support.
Source: CUEA Press
