My name is Emmaculate Mutuku, born and raised in Kilungu, Makueni County. I have been raised by my grandparents since my parents went to Nairobi in search of employment. I’m from a family of four, and both my parents are jobless since corona period. Our firstborn brother has just gotten a job, and our third
David Kinyua I am David Mutumiria Kinyua, from Turima, Tharaka Nithi County, where poverty was my childhood experience. I grew up in a family of six. Being the first to complete high school and reach university, I carry the aspirations of my family. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Engineering at the University
Simon Muchuku Njuguna My name is Simon Muchuku Njuguna, a third-year student at St. Paul University, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering. Growing up in Kasarani, Nairobi, poverty loomed large. My mother, an ECDE teacher with a monthly income of 8,000 shillings, carried our family’s loads by herself
Moses Macharia I am Moses Macharia Wangari, born in the year 2004 in Uasin Gishu, Kenya. I do not know my father, and was raised by my single mother alongside seven brothers. As a result, my mother’s part-time job was insufficient to feed us. The 2007 tribal clashes in Eldoret forced us to seek refuge
The problem of youth unemployment came to limelight during the Kenya Gen-Z protests. The NCCK linkage program in Makueni county made strides towards bringing a solution to this problem. During the first phase, 259 youths from 20 groups received mentorship on various matters including mental health, personal development and social skills helping them to adopt
For years, residents of Athi Ward have been grappling with unpredictable weather—intense droughts, soil erosion, and dwindling water supplies. But now, a remarkable change is taking place. A whopping 60,000 tree seedlings have been planted, marking the start of a new chapter in environm restoration, all thanks to the NCCK and the support of CFGB
Sarah Mugo, a dedicated small-scale farmer from Mukothima Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, has become a shining example of resilience and innovation in climate change. Through NCCK's training in Conservation Agriculture (CA), Sarah embraced sustainable farming methods that have transformed her yields and secured her family's food supply year-round.
My name is Erick Masingo Wasike, and my story is a testament to the life-changing impact of education after receiving a scholarship from William Budd through NCCK. Growing up, we faced significant financial challenges. After the first term of my first year, my education was nearly cut short because my parents could not afford it.