Exclusive Members’ Club Comes to Kenya

Nairobi has not lagged behind in its share of exclusive members only clubs. However, there’s a new kid on the block. Capital Club is making its debut in the Kenyan market with a group of newly-recruited 250 pioneer members. The first of the Signature Club International managed group to set up in East Africa, the club also seeks to strengthen the Middle East’s ties with East Africa.

Signature Club’s entry comes as exclusive business clubs frequented by high profile individuals and corporate executives continue to gain popularity in Nairobi as Kenya positions itself as East Africa’s business hub. Its Gold Founder Members are made up of 250 companies and individuals, who are owners, directors or senior executives.

Club premises are for the exclusive use of members and their guests.  Evidence that the club is a reserve for the crème de la crème of Kenyan society, Signature Club boasts of having in its membership roll some of the top most corporate executives.

Its board of governors is made up of executives such as Bob Collymore of Safaricom, Martin Dunford of Carnivore, Brenda Mbathi of EABL, Bharat Thakrar of Scan Group, and Patricia Ithau of L’Oreal East Africa among others.

The range of services includes a health club, a business club and a social club. Currently under construction, Signature is set to open its doors to members in 2013.

Taking shape in the heart of the city’s Westlands area, the club will occupy the 5th, 6th 7th floors of Imperial Court and a roof top that affords a view of the Nairobi Skyline. The choice of location is meant to attract business owners and executives who work within the city limits, saving them the inconvenience of travelling to the outskirts and suburbs to transact business.

The Signature Club is essentially a facility that seeks to meet the official and social needs of businessmen and women for entertainment, meetings, networking and exchange of ideas.

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