CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS AND POSTERS
The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences will host the 15th African
International Business and Management (AIBUMA 2023) conference which aims at providing interdisciplinary communications, where researchers, intellectuals, policy/decision makers, and
consultants share the results of their research studies and thoughts. The conference seeks to
showcase research, and provide a forum for collaboration and fusion with business leadership
practice as we continuously seek to enhance University-Industry linkages. The conference will be
in streams: (i) Business Conference Stream and (ii) Research Papers Stream. The conference will be
held both virtually and physically to enable participants from diverse geographical locations to
interact and share knowledge widely. The University of Nairobi has made all the necessary
arrangements to make this conference deliver a unique experience to the participants.
Conference Theme:
“Harnessing Business Research for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities”
Sub-Themes
Building Resilience and Sustainability for Long-Term Business Success
Business Research for Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability in Communities
Emerging Innovations, Research, Technologies & Developments in Management Sustainability
Challenges and Threats in Business
Greenwashing in Business Research – Deceptive Tactics Behind Environmental Claims
Harnessing Business Resilience for Community Development
Harnessing Community Participation for Resilience in Business Management
Harnessing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Business Resilience
Managing for Resilience in Manufacturing and service sectors.
Papers and Business Case Presentations
The full papers, business case presentation, practical management insights, and posters should not
exceed 8000 words. Submit to: aibuma-conf@uonbi.ac.ke
Conference Proceedings
All successful conference abstracts will be available to all participants alongside the conference
programme. All submitted conference papers will be blind peer-reviewed by competent reviewers.
Further, each paper presenter or conference participant will be awarded a certificate of participation.
Presentation formats
Research papers, presentations, TED talks, fishbowls, and other non-traditional methods of sharing
ideas are welcome.
Special Journal Issues
Selected conference papers of high quality will be published in a special edition of the African
Journal of Business and Management (AJBUMA) ISSN (Online): 2079-410X; Vol 10, No.1 of 2024,
within two months after the conference. Link to the Journal Website:
http://uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/ajbuma; Email: editoraibuma@uonbi.ac.ke
Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
The Conference offers an opportunity to corporate organizations to become a sponsor or exhibitor during the Conference.
Important Dates
| Abstract submission | 15/8/2024 |
| Abstract acceptance | 19/8/2024 |
| Full paper submission | 30/9/2024 |
| Registration of presenters | 1/10/2024 -25/10/2024 |
| Conference Dates | 30/10/2024 – 31/10/2024 |
Venue: Blended Virtual & Physical
Conference Registration Fee
| Undergraduate Students | Kshs. 600.00
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| Postgraduate Students | Kshs. 1,000.00
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| University of Nairobi Staff | Kshs. 1,000.00
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| Participants from East Africa | Kshs. 1,000.00
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| International Participants | USD 50
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Conference Convenors:
Conference Email: aibuma-conf@uonbi.ac.ke
Conference Chair1 – Prof. Magutu Peterson Obara: magutumop@uonbi.ac.ke
Conference Chair2 – Dr Johnbosco Kisimbi: jkisimbii@uonbi.ac.ke
UoN FoB&MS Conferences Coordinator – Dr. Raymond Musyoka: raymond.musyoka@uonbi.ac.ke