Akombe Foundation

That’s a wrap on our April Mentorship Camp! For our #AkombeFoundation scholars, we’re going beyond the classroom to build the confidence and life skills they need to lead. Investing in education is the start—building their future is the mission. 🇰🇪 #YouthEmpowerment

A day of mentorship, learning, and inspiration. We had an incredible first day at the #AkombeFoundation Mentorship Camp. From career conversations to personal growth, these future leaders brought the energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm. #MentorshipMatters #EmpoweringYouth

📚 Schools are out in 🇰🇪 but empowerment continues! This April, we’re hosting a mentorship camp for our scholarship students, focusing on: 🌱 Personal Growth 🎓 Career Paths 🛠️ Life Skills 🤝 Team Building How are your kids spending their break? #AkombeFoundation

5/ There a huge gap between what people believe & what women actually live — that is where the work is. @Akombefdn is committed to supporting initiatives to bridge that gap: in workplaces, in communities. Full report 👇 geopoll.com/blog/the-gende… #GenderEquality #HerVoiceMatters

4/ 75% of respondents say they would vote for a female president. Not one of the 4 countries surveyed — 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇬 Egypt — has ever had one. Voters are ready. Institutions are not. #GenderEquality #WomensRights #Africa #HerVoiceMatters

The numbers say we believe in equality.📊The lived experience says otherwise. New data from the GeoPoll Africa Gender Survey 2026 — a thread 🧵geopoll.com/blog/the-gende… #GenderEquality2026

The Gender Equality Report 2026 by GeoPoll highlights several critical areas where citizens in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt expect more decisive action from their governments and organisations. #starinfographics

The United Nations has praised Kenya for leading the way in using gender data to guide policies and decision-making. the-star.co.ke/news/2026-03-2…

Amazing innovation from 🇰🇪 to aid teaching students with hearing impairment. 👏🏿

The future is built in today's classrooms. With the youth population projected to surge by 2050, we must bridge educational disparities NOW. We’re not just teaching kids; we’re equipping the civic leaders of tomorrow. #GlobalDev #YouthEmpowerment #AkombeFoundation

A happier world needs more #GenderEquality. 🌏✨ This #HappinessDay, we celebrate progress and call for more equal opportunities, justice and respect #ForAllWomenAndGirls around the world. Tell us: how does gender equality bring joy into your life?

In times of conflict, girls disproportionately suffer. They face higher risks of sexual violence, barriers to education, forced marriage & more. @UNICEF works worldwide to protect girls’ rights — supporting their safety, education & access to basic services.

Even as floods impact parts of the country, the drought crisis continues to push millions of Kenyans to the brink. More than 3.3 million people need food assistance, 1.5 million urgently need water, and over 200,000 children are battling severe acute malnutrition. Communities across arid and semi-arid counties are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis. Kenya Red Cross is on the on the ground providing water, food assistance, nutrition support and health services but the scale of need continues to grow. The drought is worsening. Urgent support is needed to save lives and protect livelihoods.

From Kenya to the United States & across the world, women are building stronger, more resilient societies. Today we celebrate: ✨ Girls rising beyond barriers to claim their future ✨ Mothers uplifting communities ✨ Women leaders driving global change #IWD2026 #WomensDay2026

Where women rise, the world rises with them. Today we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and endless contributions of women around the world. #HappyInternationalWomensDay2026

Today on #WangariMaathaiDay & #AfricaEnvironmentDay, we joined environment conservation advocates at Karura Forest for a tree-planting activity honoring Prof. Wangari Maathai's legacy of protecting green spaces and championing climate justice. #ClimateAction #AkombeFoundation

Good governance isn't just a global issue; it starts in our local communities. Whether in Nairobi🇰🇪 or New York 🇺🇸, transparent leadership & civic engagement are the bedrock of sustainable development. When communities have a seat at the table, policies actually serve the people.