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Hatua alum, Diana Heri, is Changing the Conversation on Nutrition in Kwale County

Hatua alum, Diana Heri, is Changing the Conversation on Nutrition in Kwale County

February 29, 2024

Diana firmly believes that her life’s work is to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and layman’s understanding When she started her diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kenya Medical Training College, Diana Heri was looking for a purpose. “I went into my Nutrition course without really knowing what I was doing but I was certain […]

#HowWeMadeIt: Sharon Otieno on Becoming a Young Trailblazer and an Erasmus Mundus Scholar in Europe

#HowWeMadeIt: Sharon Otieno on Becoming a Young Trailblazer and an Erasmus Mundus Scholar in Europe

September 27, 2022

  So, who is Sharon Anyango? Sharon Anyango isn’t your average 26-year-old. In fact, for the talented and ambitious Sharon, average isn’t the kind of career she wants to build. Since starting her industrial attachments and internships, Sharon has always been looking to the future and thoughtfully planning each step of her career.   How it […]

How Noah Kwoba Turned His Back on Gangs and Found His Calling as a Trainer

How Noah Kwoba Turned His Back on Gangs and Found His Calling as a Trainer

August 10, 2022

At an early age, Noah Kwoba had no other choice than to join his family in selling local brew to help put food on the table. “At the time both my parents were unemployed, and unable to provide for my three siblings and I,” Noah says. “They were doing their best. Their focus was on […]

Kevin Mirikwa on Passion, Grit and the Role of Mentors

Kevin Mirikwa on Passion, Grit and the Role of Mentors

June 17, 2022

From an early age, Kevin Paul Mirikwa knew that teaching was his true calling. This is because teaching is a two-way street which would allow him to improve himself and impact the greater society right from the very beginning. “I want to use my skills towards the betterment of myself, my family, society, my nation […]

Alumni Feature: Sylvia Ouma on her scholarship journey and being the family breadwinner

Alumni Feature: Sylvia Ouma on her scholarship journey and being the family breadwinner

April 29, 2022

  For Sylvia Ouma, Hatua’s Finance Officer, receiving a Hatua scholarship was about putting her family first. It meant living her dream and lifting her family out of their challenging financial situation. Sylvia’s scholarship journey led her to become someone her family could rely on. We sat down with Sylvia to find out more about […]

Daniel Kalasa on how mentoring shaped his career and led him to Hungary

Daniel Kalasa on how mentoring shaped his career and led him to Hungary

October 29, 2021

  Some might say that Daniel Kalasa was born under a lucky star. With one term left to his KCPE examination, Daniel’s father sat him down and admitted that he couldn’t be able to support both Daniel and his older brother (who was also doing his KCPE examination the same year) through high school. “I […]

From Intern to Employee of the Year: This is Abdallah’s Journey to Success

From Intern to Employee of the Year: This is Abdallah’s Journey to Success

March 22, 2021

For Abdallah Mbwana, finding the right words to express how grateful he is to have received a university scholarship proves difficult. “I don’t know how to fully express how grateful I am. If it weren’t for them, I probably wouldn’t be able to speak to you as I do now.”   Abdallah is one of […]

Proactive Hatua Alumni Impressive performance opens doors for fellow graduate

Proactive Hatua Alumni Impressive performance opens doors for fellow graduate

October 8, 2019

On receiving the calling letter to join Moi University to pursue a Bachelors’s Degree in Economics, Hatua pioneer alumnus Victor Mwandima Kasololo found himself at a crossroads. “I was sure my parents were not in a good financial position so I had to think out of the box”, narrates Victor. “There were many challenges for […]

Hatua Alumni Excelling at Equity Bank

Hatua Alumni Excelling at Equity Bank

September 20, 2019

Hatua Network’s mission is to promote equal opportunity in Kenya by providing promising, low-income students with scholarships, mentoring and career guidance that prepare them to join professional careers and serve as a link between their community and professional networks. ​The majority of the first students enrolled in our program have completed their undergraduate degree and […]

100% of Hatua’s Alumni are working within 6 months of graduating from university!

100% of Hatua’s Alumni are working within 6 months of graduating from university!

October 30, 2017

Today’s blog post was written by one of Hatua’s newest team members, Judy Munge. Thank you for your contribution Judy! Get to know Hatua Alumni:  Athman Mohammed  Seven years ago you would have not needed to book a meeting or a phone call appointment to meet with the young Athman Mohammed. Growing up in Likoni, it was […]