Dear Members of the ICAI Nairobi Chapter,

I am deeply grateful to the Supreme God for blessing me with the opportunity to serve this distinguished chapter, and I sincerely thank each of you for entrusting me with this responsibility. I pledge to dedicate my utmost energy and commitment to elevating our chapter to greater heights.

At the ICAI Nairobi Chapter, we remain firmly committed to your professional growth. To this end, we have declared 2025 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence. Throughout the year, we will host a series of seminars and webinars to ensure our members—and the broader finance and accounting community in Kenya—remain at the forefront of AI advancements.

We began the year with a webinar by CA Dheeraj Sharma, Past Chairman of the Gurgaon Chapter, titled “How Small Changes in Habits Can Make a Big Difference”, which was attended by nearly 35 participants. Our flagship seminar, “Unleashing the Potential of AI-Driven Transformation in Accounting and Finance”, held on 17th and 18th May 2025, drew over 60 professionals. A follow-up webinar in this series will be announced shortly.

On 24th May 2025, CA Anand Lunker conducted a well-received webinar on NRI Taxation with 55 participants joining from across the globe. CA Kala Subramaniyan’s session “Inspire to Aspire” attracted 47 participants, and CA Vivek Bajaj’s seminar “Is Investing an Art or Science” was attended by nearly 92 professionals.

Equally important is our overall well-being. As the saying goes, “Health is wealth.” We often realize its importance only when compromised. Our chapter is committed to not only professional excellence but also promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness. In the months ahead, we will host various sessions focused on holistic health.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Let us make 2025 a year of innovation, growth, and well-being.

Warm regards,

CA Kamal Kishor

Chairman, Nairobi Chapter of ICAI