Ben Farrell, the Global Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), is in Nairobi, Kenya, for a week-long visit. His trip, from August 8–15, aims to engage leaders on procurement and supply chain issues, signaling significant developments for CIPS's East African strategy.

• Farrell's schedule includes meetings with government officials and academic leaders, notably discussing a CIPS study centre at KCA University.
• He will deliver keynote addresses at KCA University and Daystar University, and headline a forum on “The Future of Supply Chain & CIPS Strategic Positioning.”
• According to CIPS Kenya President Joshua Gitoho, the visit is expected to lead to enhanced training, stronger regulatory partnerships, and expanded professional certification opportunities across Kenya.