Jani Maps Ltd’s Post

Our #Cohort57 alumna Hannah Njambi, is a Cartographer and Entrepreneur from Kenya, running Jani Maps, where she tells Kenyan stories through maps as canvas wall art. Before YALI, she developed her second wall art product, upcycling aluminum cans into handmade, moving mosaics. Currently at the MVP stage, this project is driven by her commitment to reducing waste, advocating for the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mantra, and creating jobs for millions of unemployed youth in Kenya. YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa has been transformative for her, helping where she gained a deeper understanding of herself. The program connected her with an incredible network of like-minded, intelligent fellows, all working towards a common goal. Through YALI, she has built friendships across different countries and learned valuable lessons about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of youth in transforming Africa. One session, in particular, “This is Africa, and Africa is our Business" opened her eyes to the immense opportunities our continent holds, instilling in me renewed hope and ambition for Africa's future. It resonated deeply with her vision of not just building a business but contributing to societal transformation and environmental advocacy. After YALI, she is developing her product, influencing society's perspective on waste while empowering youth through employment opportunities. She is excited to launch this product as she continues with her storytelling work through Jani Maps. She is proud to belong to this community and carry forward YALI’s mission of empowering young African leaders and entrepreneurs to create lasting change. #YALItransformation #YALIimpact #Cohort57 #MyDayInYALIRLCEA USAID Dow Kenyatta University YALI Network YALI RLC EA Alumni Ke Mastercard Foundation University of Iowa The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Kenya Airways KCB Bank Group WYLDE International Next Step Foundation