Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa

From Exhibitor to Panelist: A Full Circle Moment at Kenya Innovation Week 2024 Last year, I stood proudly as an exhibitor at Kenya Innovation Week (#KIW) showcasing a dream and a mission. This year, I returned, not as an exhibitor but as an invited panelist at the Student Summit, speaking on a stage alongside some of the most brilliant minds, engaging in conversations that re-imagine the future of our continent. The theme this year was "Re-imagining Africa", and I couldn't help but reflect on how impossible it is to envision Africa's future without addressing the very foundation of progress: #qualityeducation. Education that connects classroom lessons to real-life experiences, sparks curiosity, and equips students with the tools they need to navigate and shape the modern world. As I sat on that panel, speaking passionately about what drives me daily, I was reminded of why we started Wekraft Limited just a year ago. Our mission was simple yet profound: to revolutionize education by moving beyond rote learning and creating avenues for students to discover their passions, sharpen their creativity, and develop real-world skills. I envisioned an Africa where education inspires innovation, and learners are prepared not just for exams, but for life. This moment was a culmination of lessons, growth, and resilience. It's been a year of relentless work, countless challenges, and profound achievements that have shaped us and the communities we serve. Being on that stage felt like a full-circle moment—proof that dreams, when fueled by passion and supported by the right people, can spark something extraordinary. I wouldn’t have reached this point without the unwavering support of incredible individuals and organizations: 🌟 The Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa Team for nurturing the vision. 🌟 Jasiri4Africa, for believing in our potential and empowering us to thrive. 🌟 Staphord Nkumbuye whose support in our mission has been a beacon of hope. 🌟 Isaac Maweu and Lilian Wangare , for working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. 🌟 And all the #partners and #stakeholders who have walked with us, shared our belief in the power of education, and given us the opportunity to grow. To my fellow entrepreneurs, educators, and dreamers: keep building. Let us continue to re-imagine Africa, starting at the root—by transforming how we educate the next generation. Thank you, Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa and Kenya Innovation Week, for this honor. The journey is far from over, but moments like these remind me that we’re on the right path. Let’s keep sparking change together. #KenyaInnovationWeek2024 #ReImaginingAfrica #QualityEducation #WeKraftJourney #PassionForEducation #ThankYou

🎄The Festive Season is Here🎉 As we look back on 2024, we are deeply grateful for the journey we’ve shared, and thank you for being with us every step of the way. 🤝 We wish you and your families a restful, happy, and joyous holiday season. May this time be filled with beautiful memories , rest , and reflection. Happy Holidays!🎊

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Kenya Innovation Week (KIW) as a Wavumbuzi ambassador for the Coast region. This incredible event brought together the best learners from the Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa , where top-performing participants from across the country were recognized for their remarkable achievements. It was truly inspiring to witness these young innovators being celebrated for their hard work, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of their journey! In addition to the awards ceremony, the learners also had an exciting opportunity to go on a field tour to Numeral IOT gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge technology and its real-world applications. A heartfelt thank you to Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa for creating such a memorable experience for these bright minds. The future is undoubtedly promising for these young innovators, and I’m excited to continue being part of this impactful initiative! Isaac Maweu Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa Yannick Ruti

We ended the year on a high note with joy, laughter, cake, dancing, and networking at the Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Edition 5 National Awards Ceremony, held during Kenya Innovation Week (KIW). Congratulations to all the top winners of Edition 5! Here's to an even bigger and better celebration next year! 🎉

🎉 The Big Day is Almost Here! 🎉 🗓️ Tomorrow, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 2 PM, join us for the Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Edition 5 National Awards Ceremony, held during Kenya Innovation Week (KIW) by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA). We’ll celebrate the remarkable achievements of our top learners, teachers, and principals as they receive their well-deserved awards. 🏆🙌 This year was a milestone, with 2,133 teachers registered, an enrollment of over 45,000 learners, and an impressive 1,916,420 Entrepreneurship Challenge submissions. The Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge aligns with the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) Innovation 10-year Masterplan, particularly the Human Capital Pillar. Wavumbuzi empowers high school learners with essential skills and entrepreneurial aspirations, expanding the pool of future innovators and high-impact entrepreneurs needed to drive Africa’s transformation. This six-week, online gamified program nurtures critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, and collaboration among other key entrepreneurial competencies. The success of Wavumbuzi is attributed to its carefully curated Quests, which align with globally valued themes. Consequently, learners participating in the program are exposed to content covering sectors such as banking, the creative industry, e-commerce, farming, healthcare, renewable energy, sports, smart cities, water management, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, financial literacy, tourism, and African trade. These themes evolve with each Edition, allowing learners to connect classroom learning to real-life experiences. ✨ Be part of this celebration- https://bit.ly/497WUSF! #KIW #Wavumbuzike

🎉 Today, we’re excited to collaborate with our partners and industry experts for the 2025 Quests Review and Validation session! Representatives from Rhea (Priscilla W. and Soinato Leboo) Gatsby Africa (Samuel Marete, FCCA, M Sc Finance (Economic Policy), Dorris Kirui), the Ministry Of Education, Kenya (MOE), CEMASTEA (Dr. Mary Sichangi), EFAC (Mary Kiguru), Samuel Onsarigo, Miriam Kithambi, Wavumbuzi Alumni (MARTHA WHITNEY NJOKI), and Wavumbuzi Ambassador (Sivikhe Joy) have joined us in this exercise. At Wavumbuzi, we inspire entrepreneurial aspirations through domain-focused challenges called Quests. These are thoughtfully designed around themes that: ✨ Capture learner interest 🌍 Align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 📈 Reflect potential industries and national priorities 💡 Address global and African challenges Our Quest content features real-world entrepreneurial examples, carefully curated to illustrate key competencies. We’ve worked to balance representation across the countries we serve with high-quality resources that align with our mission. Together, we’re shaping the future of entrepreneurship for the next generation! N. Njoki Kiama Riguga Isaac Maweu Roselyn Marandu-Kareithi (PhD)

The Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge team, represented by our School Liaison in Kenya, Isaac Maweu and the Coast regional Ambassador Vincent Mwangi had the honor of attending and presenting at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) hosted in partnership with KCB Bank Group. This forum offered valuable insights into transformative leadership within Kenya’s education sector, emphasizing the integration of digital tools to promote inclusive, high-quality education, with a focus on digital literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Key takeaways included: 1. The critical need for schools to be equipped with robust technology infrastructure. 2. Upskilling educators to use digital tools effectively. 3. Building collaborative partnerships to support sustainable improvements in education, including increased school funding and community service initiatives. 4. Panel discussions also underscored the importance of adaptive leadership in managing the challenges of digital transition, such as the migration to KEMIS, to ensure all students have equal access to digital learning resources.

Attending the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA 2024) Annual Conference, themed “Transformative Leadership in the Digital Transition, for Inclusive and Sustainable Quality Basic Education in Kenya.” Here to share Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge Africa experiences and best practices in digital integration focusing on Entrepreneurship Education with educational leaders and innovators. Looking forward to impactful conversations on how we can collectively drive digital transformation in Kenya’s education sector!