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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: My Journey with Tenda Wema By Sylvia Khayanga, Tenda Wema Scholar My name is Khayanga Sylvia, and I am a 21-year-old Journalism student at the Multimedia University of Kenya. My passion for storytelling began in my childhood when I first listened to the captivating news on…

“2023 has been a wonderful year! Hearing those two students from the Sanye community, who sat for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) warms my heart,” exclaimed Dr. Sara. “The lady especially, has made us proud,” she concluded excitedly. Indeed, only two out of eleven students who enrolled in…

The Mwangi family's home residence in Nairobi's bustling streets and vibrant culture- is a place bursting with energy and rhythm. Meet David and Jane Mwangi, passionate educators who believe that personalized education can transform learning. Their homeschooling odyssey epitomizes the boundless possibilities of education as they embark on a journey…

By Ezra Mwiti As the morning sun gently brushed through the curtains, a mix of anticipation and nervous excitement enveloped me. The thought of the upcoming interview for the youth and children-centric organization filled me with a sense of purpose. With each step in my morning routine, a cascade of…

By Selin Wanjiku "‘Sasa kafupi!’ ‘Unaona mbele kweli?’" Hi, the short one, can you really see ahead? Those are some of the comments that bothered me many times because of my short stature. They often invaded deep into my emotions and ruined my days. …, Back in my primary school…

"We are excited to share that ALiVE has published a book, “Contextualization of 21st Century skills.” The book demonstrates how to build a contextual understanding of 21st century skills in East Africa. Free download here#ALiVEBook #Values #LifeSkills

By Beria Wawira Dear Youth, Welcome to 2024! As we struggle in the tax woods, we may need to device new ways of keeping up and thriving as young people in the +254. For in this chaotic job market, I wish to assure you that you hold the power to…

By John Mugo and Samuel Otieno Zizi Afrique Foundation has existed as an independent organization since August 2018. The initial years sought to establish the foundations for impact-at-scale, exploring mainly the prospects for competency-building in areas of foundational literacy and numeracy (early transition) and technical and vocational training (late transition).…

Despite the sweltering sunshine in Vitengeni, Kilifi County, crowds gathered in their numbers to pick a cue from the vocational training enrolment campaign dubbed, #FormNiTVET[1], Skills for Life. Two ladies stood out like a sore thumb in the crowd that had perched on Vitengeni Vocational Training Centre (VTC) grounds. The…

Today brings nostalgic memories of 2009 when I joined Egerton University for a Bachelor of Education Science-to be a teacher. Like any 19-year-old youth, I had mixed feelings as to whether this was the right decision. My mum was very convinced; on many occasions, she would praise God for taking…

By Eric Ndigu In the heart of Kitui County, Mwingi Central, lies a cluster of villages where the essence of community, resilience, and volunteerism is becoming a way of life. Amidst the undulating landscapes and vibrant cultures, a group of young mothers has emerged as champions of change, through their…

One sunny Sunday morning, in mid-August this year, the charm of St. Peters Anglican Church in Mariakani, lured me to join the flock, in worship. The 300-seater sanctuary is anchored on sturdy stone and sheltered under some resilient iron sheets, that have dared the coastal elements for decades. Located 38km…