Human Impact

In a previous article about what it takes to create an orchestra as successful as the Safaricom Youth Orchestra (SYO), we promised to go behind the scenes and speak to tutors. We caught up with…

This coming Sunday, we get to witness the seventh Safaricom Youth Orchestra (SYO) graduation. In a virtual ceremony to be streamed on Safaricom’s YouTube Channel from 2pm EA time, eleven students who have been learning…

In March last year, we spoke to Belinda Adongo – a Bolt driver who is using her earnings not only to finance her day-to-day life, but also to pay her way through University. So fierce…

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Celebrating Women who are making contributions in their different capacities to improve the lives of other women. There has often been debate on whether the world needs a…

It always warms my heart to speak to young girls who are breaking societal barriers and going after their dreams even in fields that are not considered ‘girly’. As we celebrate International Day of Women…

A few years ago in what I feel has so far been the greatest disservice to the youth in our country, the then Government decided to turn vocational training centers into university and therefore raise…

The education sector in our country has always been in dire need of improvement. After all, a wholesome environment is needed for the students to be able to concentrate in their studies, get good grades,…

Seven years ago at a time like this, I took a long solo trip from Mombasa to Nrb. That was me permanently leaving a city that had hosted me for years throughout college and formative…

I’ve worked in Nairobi’s informal areas a lot over the years through private sector and one thing that stands out on repeat when we talk to the residents is that they want things to get…

Lack of maternal and infant care is widespread across the country but Lamu has a set of unique challenges that sets it apart. First of all, it is an archipelago of islands and transport is…