1 in 3 youth worldwide
never get the chance to go to high school and end up trapped in a cycle of poverty.
HATUA ENDS GENERATIONAL POVERTY
by preparing promising, low-income youth to thrive in Kenya's workforce
We provide youth with what they need to excel:
QUALITY EDUCATION
THROUGH TERTIARY
MENTORING ON LIFE
& CAREER SKILLS
WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
WHILE IN SCHOOL
CONNECTIONS TO
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
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INCREASED HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Each of our students performed exceptionally well in primary school but would have dropped out of school anyway, simply because they could not afford fees. Instead Hatua provided each with a scholarship to pursue their education, and mentoring to prepare them for professional careers. Our alumni are now working, earning, contributing to Kenya's economic growth, and helping to spread opportunities to those who follow in their footsteps.
Athman Mohammed
Mechanical Engineer, Base Titanium
After successfully completing high school, Athman joined university to study Mechanical Engineering. While in school, Athman was accepted into Base Titanium’s Apprentice Program, which provided him with practical experience. After graduating, Athman was among only two of 20 apprentices hired by Base Titanium as full-time employees. He now uses his income to pay school fees for his younger siblings.
After successfully completing high school, Athman joined university to study Mechanical Engineering. While in school, Athman was accepted into Base Titanium’s Apprentice Program, which provided him with practical experience. After graduating, Athman was among only two of 20 apprentices hired by Base Titanium as full-time employees. He now uses his income to pay school fees for his younger siblings.
Sharon Anyango
Masters in Chemical Innovation & Regulation, Erasmus Mundus Scholar
Sharon graduated from JKUAT with a first-class Degree in Medical Biochemistry. In her 4th year, she secured an internship at Unilever and joined their sales team immediately after graduation. In 2 years she was promoted to Territory Sales Manager, Kisumu, before joining Reckitt Benckiser as Regional Acc. Manager, Rift Valley. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Europe.
Sharon graduated from JKUAT with a first-class Degree in Medical Biochemistry. In her 4th year, she secured an internship at Unilever and joined their sales team immediately after graduation. In 2 years she was promoted to Territory Sales Manager, Kisumu, before joining Reckitt Benckiser as Regional Acc. Manager, Rift Valley. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Europe.
Seif Reje
Operational Manager, Seaforth
Seif Reje graduated from Moi University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Business Management. Soon after, he joined Seaforth as an intern and was quickly hired on full time. Seif is now an Operational Manager for Sea Trade Agencies, a Seaforth Kenya Limited company. In 2018 he was recognized as Seaforth’s Employee of the Year. Seif also serves as Secretary of Hatua Network Organization’s Board.
Seif Reje graduated from Moi University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Business Management. Soon after, he joined Seaforth as an intern and was quickly hired on full time. Seif is now an Operational Manager for Sea Trade Agencies, a Seaforth Kenya Limited company. In 2018 he was recognized as Seaforth’s Employee of the Year. Seif also serves as Secretary of Hatua Network Organization’s Board.
Sheril Osano
Snr. Relationship Officer, Family Bank
Sheril joined Hatua in 2008 after finishing primary school and, in 2016, graduated with a First-Class Honors Degree in Economics & Statistics from Chuka University. Immediately after graduation, Sheril worked hard to build her dream career in the banking industry and landed her first roles as a Credit Officer with Equity Bank, one of the largest banks in Kenya. Sheril is now a Senior Relationship Officer at Family Bank.
Sheril joined Hatua in 2008 after finishing primary school and, in 2016, graduated with a First-Class Honors Degree in Economics & Statistics from Chuka University. Immediately after graduation, Sheril worked hard to build her dream career in the banking industry and landed her first roles as a Credit Officer with Equity Bank, one of the largest banks in Kenya. Sheril is now a Senior Relationship Officer at Family Bank.
Peter Makau
Partner, P.M. Kithuka and Advocates
Peter was convinced from a young age that he would be a lawyer and has worked hard towards that goal ever since. After high school, Peter studied Law at the University of Nairobi and thereafter joined The Kenya School of Law. Peter first started out as Legal Associate at Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocate. In Feb 2020, Peter passed his bar exams and became an advocate of Kenya’s High Court. In 2021, Makau started his own law firm.
Peter was convinced from a young age that he would be a lawyer and has worked hard towards that goal ever since. After high school, Peter studied Law at the University of Nairobi and thereafter joined The Kenya School of Law. Peter first started out as Legal Associate at Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocate. In Feb 2020, Peter passed his bar exams and became an advocate of Kenya’s High Court. In 2021, Makau started his own law firm.
Biabu Adams
Registrar General Surgery, Wyong Hospital Australia
Biabu joined Hatua after being forced to defer her 2nd year of Medical School because she lacked the means to pay fees. Thankfully she resumed her education and earned her Degree in Medicine and Surgery. She served her local community as a medical officer in hospitals in Mombasa County. Her skills led her to move to Australia where she is working as a Registrar, General Surgery.
Biabu joined Hatua after being forced to defer her 2nd year of Medical School because she lacked the means to pay fees. Thankfully she resumed her education and earned her Degree in Medicine and Surgery. She served her local community as a medical officer in hospitals in Mombasa County. Her skills led her to move to Australia where she is working as a Registrar, General Surgery.
DENNIS ONKANGI
CEO & Founder, Kuza Freezer
Dennis graduated from university in 2018 with a Degree in IT and immediately began his journey in tech entrepreneurship. He founded Nupola Technologies to offer security solutions to businesses. Later, he co-founded Kuza Freezer, a company that provides sustainable cold storage solutions to small-scale fish producers. He credits much of his success to his mentor, who helped him gain hands-on experience and access to networks.
Dennis graduated from university in 2018 with a Degree in IT and immediately began his journey in tech entrepreneurship. He founded Nupola Technologies to offer security solutions to businesses. Later, he co-founded Kuza Freezer, a company that provides sustainable cold storage solutions to small-scale fish producers. He credits much of his success to his mentor, who helped him gain hands-on experience and access to networks.
MARYAM MBUI
Fisheries Officer, Kenya Fisheries
Maryam earned her degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Eldoret. After obtaining her degree, Maryam started her first role as a Sales Clerk at GivePower, a social enterprise that produces fresh water using solar-powered desalination technology. In 2021, she followed her passion and secured a role at Kenya Fisheries Service as a Fisheries Officer in Lamu Island, Kenya.
Maryam earned her degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Eldoret. After obtaining her degree, Maryam started her first role as a Sales Clerk at GivePower, a social enterprise that produces fresh water using solar-powered desalination technology. In 2021, she followed her passion and secured a role at Kenya Fisheries Service as a Fisheries Officer in Lamu Island, Kenya.
JUMA AHMED
Reservation Officer, Beakim Ltd.
Juma graduated from Pwani University in 2013 with a Degree in Hospitality. Early in his career, he joined Social Bites, a startup that manufactures vitamin fortified milk popsicles, and became the first member of its sales team. Later, he was promoted to Operations Supervisor, in charge of scouting and setting up Social Bite’s distribution centers across Mombasa. He has since joined Beakim Ltd as a Reservation Officer.
Juma graduated from Pwani University in 2013 with a Degree in Hospitality. Early in his career, he joined Social Bites, a startup that manufactures vitamin fortified milk popsicles, and became the first member of its sales team. Later, he was promoted to Operations Supervisor, in charge of scouting and setting up Social Bite’s distribution centers across Mombasa. He has since joined Beakim Ltd as a Reservation Officer.
SHEILA KIOKO
Software Engineer, Living Goods
Sheila joined Hatua in 2010 after finishing primary school, and in 2018 graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Egerton University. She now works as a Software Engineer with Living Goods, an organization that aims to save lives at scale by supporting digitally-empowered community health workers. Sheila’s work is to help build digital solutions for the most marginalized people in Kenya.
Sheila joined Hatua in 2010 after finishing primary school, and in 2018 graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Egerton University. She now works as a Software Engineer with Living Goods, an organization that aims to save lives at scale by supporting digitally-empowered community health workers. Sheila’s work is to help build digital solutions for the most marginalized people in Kenya.
HAMISI GUSHE
Snr. Engineering Technician, Kenya Ports Authority
Hamisi studied Marine Engineering at JKUAT. Throughout University Hamisi was paired with a mentor who worked as an engineer with Kenya Ferry Services. With his mentor’s guidance he secured two attachments at Kenya Ferry, and after graduating with his Degree, was hired on in a permanent and pensionable position. Hamisi now uses his income to educate his three siblings and helped his mother to start a small business.
Hamisi studied Marine Engineering at JKUAT. Throughout University Hamisi was paired with a mentor who worked as an engineer with Kenya Ferry Services. With his mentor’s guidance he secured two attachments at Kenya Ferry, and after graduating with his Degree, was hired on in a permanent and pensionable position. Hamisi now uses his income to educate his three siblings and helped his mother to start a small business.
PHILLIE ADHIAMBO
Programme Management Assistant, UN-Habitat
Phillie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Statistics from Kenyatta University. After graduating in 2017, she secured an internship as an Administrative Team Assistant with UN-HABITAT, and was later confirmed as a full-time staff member. Phillie describes working at the UN as an eye-opening experience, where she gets to both handle regional projects and observe how different countries implement projects uniquely.
Phillie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Statistics from Kenyatta University. After graduating in 2017, she secured an internship as an Administrative Team Assistant with UN-HABITAT, and was later confirmed as a full-time staff member. Phillie describes working at the UN as an eye-opening experience, where she gets to both handle regional projects and observe how different countries implement projects uniquely.
From poverty to
possibility.
Even a small donation goes a long way in the life of a student -- and their family.
Avg Daily Income:
$3 USD (the cost of one coffee)
A Year of Mentoring:
$100 USD (the cost of dinner out for two)
Avg Monthly Rent:
$20 USD (the cost of
one yoga class)
1 year of high school:
$500 USD (the cost of a phone upgrade)