2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Youth Agenda

Driven by technology, inspired by great and accomplished minds, Sedrick Otolo is an author, techie and the Co-founder and Operations Director of Kakebe Technologies, a Lira-based software company. E-POSTER/Daniel K'abaasa, Scholar Media Africa.

Otolo, award-winning innovator inspiring youths in the tech world

He is also an author and motivational speaker. He has volunteered in technology spaces and is an app developer. He urges young people to take up whatever opportunities at their disposal. Born in Amolatar District, Northern...
Chantou Kwamboka, Miss World Kenya and spearheading leader, Save a Life initiative. She is eyeing the global Miss World crown in May 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Beauty With Purpose: Unveiling the dream of Miss World Kenya

After winning the 2022/23 crown in Kenya, she is eyeing the global beauty crown. She has led life-changing initiatives impacting the masses in Kenya and beyond. Her resilience and optimism have seen her climb the ladder...
An e-poster of the 4C Youth Civility Summit which created a conversation with young people and give them a different way to seek solutions. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

Iconic civility experts share nuggets during Youth Civility Summit

If you cannot believe in your potential, borrow in the belief of those who have gone before you and succeeded Dr. Louisa Akaiso. The summit was anchored on the power of conversations and dialogue for...
Models pose for a group photo during a recent modeling event in Nakuru. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Beyond Social Media: Peeping into the other side of Gen Z

To my fellow Gen Z, life doesn’t just happen. You pull strings to bring things together and sometimes, the strings aren’t strong enoughBoss Queen. We often try something in the hope of succeeding or getting...
Demonstrations in Kenya. Whenever they arise, the youth are the most affected and the most involved, regardless of their political affiliations. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Why do Kenyan youth demonstrate, and how can we get off the hook?

Unemployment and unaffordable cost of life are key triggers. Academic and economic disruption due to technology and other factors is a major contributor. Reviving industries and taming corruption is vital. It does not matter which side...
Children from Green View Academy during the 2022 Mashujaa Day celebrations, entertaining guests at Garden Square, Eldama Ravine Town, in Koibatek Sub County, Baringo County. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Save the Child: How defilement, child neglect are crashing Baringo’s future

A concerned medic, who sought anonymity, narrates, “…the passion for helping kids is there but drained by the authorities towards getting justice for the children. Some kids run to institutions for help.  When the institutions,...
Mr. Bonface Otieno giving his input during a career training for youngsters by The Lake Region Journalism Clubs Association, on March 25, 2023, in Siaya county. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Educational Fair: Youngsters get training on career choice, admissions

In Kenya, most class eight and form four graduates who do not qualify for direct entry into universities battle with the societal stereotype that brands them as failures in life.  Some learners end up suffering...
GULI members during the Run for the Mau annual marathon. GULI has been training and walking with young people through mental wellness-related issues PHOTO/GULI.

How GULI is training young people to stay mentally afloat into adulthood

The organization was born to help youngsters navigate adulthood with ease. High school students are the main target for the mental wellness trainings. GULI is partnering with other like-minded organizations. Members are trained and certified for effectiveness....
Young people having a joyful moment after training and awarding of grants. The event was courtesy of 10 Billion Strong, Wise Kenya and Green Kenya. PHOTO/WISE Kenya.

Training and grants, a boost to youths combating climate change

The initiative trains leaders for today and tomorrow, equipping them to be changemakers in their areas of service. Climate change effects aversion has been among the major aims of the initiative. Kenya and Tanzania are the...
A photo of children playing in Kibra. Makaveli shoots such positive photos to recreate the live lived in the slums and infuse positivity on the people. PHOTO/Makaveli.

Shots from the ghetto: A young photographer’s journey of resilience

He uses photography to tell stories from the slums. His focus is on the positive side of life, though still exposes some vices. His inspiration is from daily happenings in Kibra slums, Kenya. Makaveli appeals for help...