THE 7TH ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)

THE 7TH ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING
Theme: Effective Modern-Day Governance for Solid Foundations
DATE: 6TH JULY– 10TH JULY 2026
TIME: 09.00AM-03.30PM
ENASHIPAI RESORT, NAIVASHA

OVERVIEW

Boards are the central force behind organizational stability and strategic success, charged with guiding vision, safeguarding integrity and ensuring long-term growth. In today’s rapidly changing environment, where technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations converge, boards must operate with insight, resilience, and foresight. Their ability to anticipate challenges, make informed decisions and cultivate trust directly influences organizational performance and credibility, positioning the board as a decisive force for enduring excellence.

Effectiveness in modern governance requires boards to balance strategic thinking with operational intelligence. Understanding the financial and operational health of an organization, integrating long-term risk considerations and ensuring accountability allows boards to navigate complexity with clarity. Inclusive dialogue, ethical leadership and constructive debate strengthen cohesion, enabling boards to make decisions that reflect both organizational priorities and stakeholder expectations while fostering a culture of integrity and transparency.

Boards are also architects of future resilience. By embracing diversity of thought, preparing for leadership continuity, and adopting emerging technologies responsibly, boards can guide organizations through uncertainty while maintaining adaptability and innovation. Their oversight ensures that strategic objectives, sustainability considerations, and societal responsibilities are integrated into the organization’s operations, fostering an environment where growth, accountability, and long-term value coexist.

High-performing boards understand that governance extends beyond oversight; it is a catalyst for shaping organizational trajectory. By combining foresight, risk intelligence, ethical stewardship, and adaptive leadership, boards provide stability and vision in times of disruption. In an era defined by digital transformation, evolving regulations, and heightened expectations, boards that embrace these principles position their organizations to thrive, remain resilient, and achieve sustainable success. It is in this consideration that ICPAK has planned a 5-day board training with specific emphasis on the following areas:

1. Board Roles and Fiduciary Duties in a Digital World – Modern responsibilities and legal obligations of directors.
2. Emerging Legal and Regulatory Trends for Boards – Staying ahead of compliance, liability, and sector-specific updates.
3. Ethical Leadership and Accountability at the Board Level – Strengthening transparency and integrity in decision-making.
4. Board Dynamics and Collaborative Decision-Making – Enhancing teamwork, conflict resolution, and effective meetings.
5. Advanced Financial Literacy for Strategic Oversight – Understanding statements, ratios, and budgeting for informed governance.
6. Strategic Planning and Organizational Guidance – Shaping, monitoring, and evaluating long-term organizational strategies.
7. Building a Risk-Intelligent Board – Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, and cyber risks.
8. Performance Monitoring and Accountability Metrics – Tools to measure board and management effectiveness.
9. Embedding ESG into Board Oversight – Integrating sustainability and social responsibility into strategy and operations.
10. AI, Technology, and Digital Governance – Leveraging tech responsibly while managing emerging risks.
11. Succession Planning and Leadership Continuity – Preparing for seamless transitions at board and executive levels.
12. Diversity, Inclusion, and High-Impact Boards – Strengthening decision-making through varied perspectives and skills.
13. Book Review: Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, and Michael Useem – Practical insights on balancing oversight, strategy, and collaboration.

 TARGET AUDIENCE

The training will be beneficial to Board Members, Board Chairpersons, Board Committee Members and Committee Chairpersons, Board Secretaries, CEOs, Senior Management, Aspiring Board Members, Business Owners, and Entrepreneurs,

 CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS):

Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 20 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the training.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

The Board training charges are Kshs. 90,000. Charges will cater for daytime meals, conference giveaways, learning materials, and certificates of attendance. Delegates are advised to make own travel and accommodation arrangements.

ONLINE BOOKING

Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for webinar is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking

We call on interested participants to note that booking for the event is available online at www.icpak.com  and will close two hours before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is mandatory.

NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) REIMBURSEMENT

The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100, or via email to marketing@icpak.com