𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙎 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨' 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚!

The RICS Students themed '𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜' was an eye-opening experience packed with inspiration, insight, and invaluable lessons for aspiring professionals in the built environment.
We kicked off with an empowering session by Mary Kaaria, who emphasized the diverse professions under RICS and the immense value of becoming a member. She highlighted the core pillars of Ethics, Integrity, Self-leadership, and Sound Financial Management—essential traits for navigating the construction industry.

V. Gitonga then explored key forces shaping our industry today, from technology to global warming and economic shifts. Following this, Ryan Pape inspired us to adopt a global mindset, reminding us that “the world is too small to burn bridges.”

The panel discussions were a true highlight, diving into:
🔵The career journeys of seasoned professionals and how their education continues to serve them.
🔵The value of continuous learning and pursuing certifications that align with our goals.
Remember: “Nothing goes to waste if you allow yourself to learn!” as Nelly Njuki puts it.
🔵The power of networking, positive attitude, and a growth-first mindset.

As Grace Kanja wisely put it:
“Start where you can, but always aim higher.”

We walked away with strong reminders:
💡Stay hungry, stay foolish.
💡It’s better to drink from a small stream than from a stagnant dam.
💡If you can be trusted with little youcan be trusted with much!

Massive thanks to our amazing sponsors Axis Real Estate and Red Bull, the incredible speakers, organizers, and the RICS team for making this event a tremendous success.

RICS #StudentConference #EthicsAndLeadership #ConstructionIndustry #Networking #GlobalVision #QuantitySurveying #ContinuousLearning

Authored by Angela Njeri