Growth in agriculture… is there anything cool for the youth?
BACKGROUND I never imagined that one day I will be referred to as a learned friend. Many of the friends I had during my formative years who didn’t attend school due to a lack school fees are either in prison, deeply entrenched in a life of drug abuse, or, even worse, died. As a person …
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Read MoreBACKGROUND I am currently a trainee in aircraft maintenance as I begin my aviation engineering career. Thanks to the Foundation, I went through an enriching high school experience that broadened my view of the world, something I would have lacked if I had remained at home. That was the defining factor that led me to …
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Read MoreBACKGROUND The merit-based scholarship program became my beacon of hope. It wasn’t just about financial assistance; it was about recognizing hard work, dedication, and excellence. The scholarship was renewable each year based on academic performance—a scheme that ensured beneficiaries like me remained committed to our studies. The foundation didn’t stop at just financial support. They …
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Read More BACKGROUND Fred Muireri is a 22 year old young man, who is currently on an internship programme at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya. He was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Fred encountered a stranger who got him enrolled in a private community school which unfortunately closed down due to …
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Read More BACKGROUND Alex Muchiri, 24 Years Old, IT Specialist. I joined Jijali to learn how to go about job searching, preparing for interviews and how to write my CV. I have seen the fruits of this as I am currently one among 86 shortlisted candidates in a company that’s been conducting a mass recruitment. I went …
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Read More BACKGROUND Steve Onkeo, 26 Years Old, Finance Professional. I have in mind the career I want to build. I needed direction though, so I joined Jijali’s Career Start Program. Through the program, I learnt how to write my CV and how to conduct myself and communicate in interviews. Prior to that, I did not know …
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Read MoreBACKGROUND Gloria Mbilia, 30 Years Old, Entrepreneur. I enrolled in Jijali because I wanted to improve my entrepreneurial skills. I started a business recently and it has been really hard. I now know what to consider before starting a business, how to run it, make sales and market. I have more knowledge on business and …
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Read MoreBACKGROUND Saisi Shiribwa, 28 Years Old, Entrepreneur, Founder of Pixel Design Agency. I joined Jijali to push myself and make myself go the extra mile. I also wanted to view business from a different perspective. Having a mentor was the best part of the program. My mentor was really helpful and encouraging. In enrolling for …
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Read More Growth in agriculture… is there anything cool for the youth?
