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Nov 183 min read

How Networking Drives Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya

As you navigate your entrepreneurial journey, one crucial aspect that can elevate your success is building a supportive community. At...

Nov 132 min read

Empowered and Ready : Celebrating the Graduate Stars of Kasarani Cohort 2

On the bright morning of October 28, 2024, the Kianda Foundation was thrilled to host the graduation ceremony for the Fanikisha Program’s...

Nov 12 min read

From Vision to Legacy: Kianda School Origins

Did you know that Kianda School’s remarkable journey started with only 38 students in 1977? Founded by Kianda Foundation , this school...

Oct 242 min read

Unlocking Success for Business Women in Kenya: 5 Essential Tips

Women in Kenya are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs, driven by the desire for financial independence and community impact. Starting a...

Sep 102 min read

Leave a Lasting Legacy: Empower Women and Girls Through Your Will

Ruth, a widow raising four children, faced daily challenges to provide for her family. Her small-scale farming yielded barely enough to...

Sep 22 min read

Cultivating Success: The Remarkable Rise of Pauline

Pauline, a mother of three, was once just another face in the crowd, juggling the demands of motherhood with the relentless pursuit of a...

Aug 282 min read

Empowering Young Lives Through Sports

At Kianda Foundation, our mission goes beyond providing basic needs—we strive to empower the next generation, fostering their growth...

Aug 11 min read

From Tea Picker to Future Hotelier

Growing up in the heart of a tea plantation, Teresia's world was far removed from the dreams most children cherish. Her single mother...

Jul 81 min read

Breaking Barriers: How We Are Empowering Women in Githunguri, Kiambu County.

A heartfelt congratulations to the incredible women who graduated from the Fanikisha Program on April 29th, 2024! 54 inspiring...

Jan 241 min read

Checkmate Chronicles

On January 20th, 2024, 20 strategic minds of Limuru Mission Primary School clashed in an exhilarating chess tournament hosted at the...

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Rising From Despair

In a world where hope can seem distant, Susan's story stands as a beacon of resilience and determination. Six years ago, Susan, a Ugandan...

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Celebrating Two Decades of Empowerment: The Fanikisha Summit.

On August 25, 2023, a momentous milestone was reached as we hosted the Fanikisha Summit at Kianda Hall. This remarkable event...

Jun 13, 20232 min read

Elizabeth's Journey: From Struggle to Success as a Fanikisha Beneficiary

In the bustling town of Limuru, Kenya, Elizabeth, a devoted mother of two, embarked on a remarkable journey that transformed her life and...

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs at Fanikisha Graduation!

On 2nd June, 2023, 55 women proudly graduated from the Fanikisha Program in Riara, Kiambu County. This business women support program,...

Jun 5, 20231 min read

Empowering Women in Hospitality and Entrepreneurship: Kimlea Technical Training Centre's Graduation

On the 26th of May 2023, 84 women and girls graduated at the Kimlea Technical Training Centre. Among the graduates were 45 young girls...

Feb 20, 20231 min read

From Dough to Certificate: Rise to Success in Pastry and Bakery Arts!

On 10th February 2023, 17 women graduated from the Kanyawegi Outreach Program in Kisumu County, after successfully completing a course in...

Feb 10, 20232 min read

ICEP Delegation Visits Kianda Foundation

On 9th February 2023, the ICEP delegation, consisting of Thomas Plötzeneder, President, Bernhard Weber, General Manager, and Christine...

Feb 10, 20233 min read

Innovation in the Face of Scarcity.

Wambui, a 30 year old mother of two, is passionate about farming and her experience with biogas production has made her an advocate of...

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Leah-Diversifying and Reaching for Greater Heights

Leah, a 30 year old mother of 3 has a passion for farming that was fostered by watching her mother care for livestock and work on the...

Dec 7, 20222 min read

"When you educate a woman, the whole nation benefits"

Despite facing a major financial setback, Rosemary used skills she learned from the Fanikisha Program training to rebuild her business.

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