Kesho Kenya is proud to be recognized as one of the organisations fighting teenage pregnancy in Kilifi County by putting our logo on the huge billboard at Kilifi bridge. The Kilifi government has launched the campaign. It has partnered with other organisations to find lasting solutions to the problem. Last year, the county hit the headlines after reports indicated that more than 13,000 girls became pregnant.
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Mentorship forums for our #WWW project schools. Secondary school mentors discuss with primary schoolers; proper study skills, how to set academic performance goals. They also share their personal experiences so as to motivate them.
Our team together with Community Health Extension Workers(CHEWs) and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) enjoy as they interact with the girls too. ... See more

Our beneficiaries in primary school participating in a mentorship training. The pupils learn to become more aware of themselves, to embrace their strengths and weaknesses and how to stand out as they are, with their personal skills and character traits. ... See more

" I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage" - Roald Dahl.

Kesho Kenya shares the same passion. Through the Tusome project reading clubs, we purpose to raise competent readers. USAID Kenya ... See more

Kesho Kenya participated in a civil society pre-conference on the national education reform. Its main aim is to create a position for civil society organisations (CSOs) to be included in the quality of education at the grassroots level where they work mostly. Participants identified gaps in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and came up with possible solutions to ensure inclusion and equity for all children in Kenya.
Present were CS Prof. George Magoha and his Principal Secretary, Dr. Richard Belio Kipsang, both Ministry of Education, and CSOs from nationwide Counties. Furthermore, students, parents and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) presented their views.
All these stakeholders deliberated on having a common narrative and ensuring all issues are addressed as we start implementing Competency Based Curriculum. ... See more

What is the right action to take in case of an accident or a house on fire? Who to call, what to do? Being able to help in case of an emergency can save lives.That's why we at Kesho Kenya offer basic first aid courses to our students on a regular basis. Besides theory, Patrick Thoya from the Kilifi branch of Kenya Red Cross Society taught the participants how to deal with casualties, e.g. a shock, heart attack, bruises or minor cuts. ... See more

It brings us so much joy to have beneficiaries spontaneously pop in our office for social visits. Meet Mary Ndawa, an incoming sixth-year student of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. She catches up with our officers on upcoming enrichment events and training. What a nice surprise! ... See more

Our youth actively participate in entrepreneurship training where they discuss getting out of comfort zone, business opportunity identification, market research & growing customer base among others.
Amidst them is Willie Mungai who challenges youth by sharing his experience. He started his business with Ksh.800 and has managed to build it from scratch to now a fast food joint. He talks about challenges he encountered along the way. ... See more

"The most memorable event for me in the second term was when I participated in the Great Debaters Contest from County to the National level where I emerged position three."
It is a busy period for us as the holidays begin. We talk to beneficiaries to track their academic performance, challenges encountered and celebrate their successes in the previous term. With the help of volunteers, students then write letters to their sponsors. ... See more

"The most memorable event for me in the second term was when I participated in the Great Debaters Contest from County to the National level where I emerged position three."
It is a busy period for us as the holidays begin. We talk to beneficiaries to track their academic performance, challenges encountered and celebrate their successes in the previous term. With the help of volunteers, students then write letters to their sponsors. ... See more