CHANDIA LUCKY: Impacting the community through hip-hop
Kindly introduce yourself to us and what you do. My Name is Chandia Lucky aka B-boy Sadolin from Kampala, Uganda. I am the founder of HIP HOP TO THE REFUGEE CAMPS PROJECT, Co-founder of Youth Leadership 8 Africa, a member of International Dance Council, Generation Hip Hop Global, Universal Zulu Nation and co-Organizer of the…
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FAITH AWEKO: On Waste Management
Kindly introduce yourself to us I am Aweko Faith, Founder of REFORM AFRICA, a social venture that transforms plastic waste polythene bags into durable, sustainable and water proof bags and accessories. What was your motivation to start this venture? It is the passion I had, to create change due to the problems I underwent due…
MUAZ OSMAN; On content creation on Youtube
Kindly introduce yourself to us I am Muaz Osman and I am a Youtube Creators for Change Ambassador. I have been making videos for five years now, advocating for change. So how did you get to be where you are today? What was the inspiration? My inspiration came from watching YouTube videos and finding out…
PETER KAWA: On film making in Kenya
Kindly introduce yourself to us As of last year, I started to proudly introduce myself as a multi award winning actor after scooping two Best Actor awards within a span of two months. I am a film/ stage director and producer, a father and husband. I have 15 years of experience in the arts industry….
JANET MACHUKA; How to cultivate saving habits for financial freedom
Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Janet Machuka, a digital marketing strategist and trainer, brand influencer and content creator. Some of the brands l work for include: Airtel Kenya, Amana Capital, Basic Needs Basic Rights NGO, One Vibe Africa, Sparks Corporate Solutions I am also a Founder of The ATC Academy that is…
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: LESS TALK, MORE ACTION
By Unice Mumo Over the past few months, I have been wondering whether or not to celebrate the International Youth Day. I have had many questions lingering in my mind, especially after reading this year’s theme ‘Transforming Education’ that highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by…
HOW MATURE ARE YOU?
By Grace Mwita Looking at every angle, some people tend to believe that maturity is when you attain old age while some think of body size and looks. A notion that when you have a big body, wrinkled face or grey hair, you are mature. What if we look at it from the perspective that,…
EVLYNE CHIDZUGWE; Baking for a healthy society
Her passion for healthy baking won her a shortlist among the 10 finalists for the Governors Startup Challenge , a program of Youth Empowerment Programme Initiative. We caught up with Evlyne Chidzugwe as she shares her story. What challenges do you face as a youth today? Most people think that we are lazy since we…
MY EDUCATION, MY RIGHT
By Bildad Makori For sure, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. My journey through the basic education that I have acquired is of no exception. Please allow me to walk you down memory lane as I unfold to you this epic journey that I personally have taken part in, from where…
FRANK THOYA; On Community Engagement
Kindly introduce yourself to us I am Frank Masha Thoya, the founding member of an organization called Dream, Act, Transform. A sociologist by profession and I am from Kilifi County. Where did the motivation and passion to be a sociologist come from? This came from a mentor by the name Prof. Halimu Shauri of Pwani…