Initiative Jalia club was formed in 2018 by Maria Gitau and Clare Kanja. Jalia is a Kiswahili word, a language widely spoken in East Africa
Global outbreak The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the reality of urban management and governance challenges. Many people are at risk due to lack of water
Global outlook The World Health Organization estimates that close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. Young people who attempt suicide are often
Separated by war As the sun sets in Kakuma refugee camp, children run out of the schools, eager to get home while their little feet
How she began Like many youth, Elizabeth Okullow has borne the brunt of unemployment. She was enthused about going into business but did not have
Why mentorship prepares young Africans for the future of work According to the Generation 2030 report launched by UNICEF Africa in 2017, Africa’s population will
Streetwise Transformers: ‘Why Chokoraa are still our children’ “Unity is our pride…. I am forever Kenyan.” When I think of Eric Wainaina’s Daima song, I
Period. The shame. What comes to your mind when you think of menstrual poverty? Do you have an experience with period poverty? Are you a
I’m in a matatu on my way home. On this particular day, I woke up feeling like a Somali, so I decided to dress like
Aspire to be a #MandelaRhodes scholar @mrf_africa
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The best part about this week has been spending time looking at the leader in me…..understanding my core personality as an intense creative 😂
But I’ve also had the chance to visit #RobbenIsland . I didn’t realize just how many African leaders had been imprisoned years before Nelson Mandela. It’s also been a journey of discovering the concept of forgiveness and reconciliation, political, social and economic justice 💵💪🏿
I’ve questioned power and privilege and how that cuts across generations. I see just how much many of us, especially young people are looking for a way up, mostly through access to education 📖
#MandelaRhodes scholar
Applications for the #MandelaRhodes scholarship open on 14th March ✍️
Aspire to be a scholar like John G Mwati👩🏾🎓
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What are the positive impact of new media to the youth? #InspiringYoungLeaders
Everyone learns something different from the MRF introductory workshop. Mwayi Msokera (Malawi and ...NMU, 2023) reflects on her how her idea of leadership was reshaped by the experience.
