TIES Kenya University Scholarships Project

Hello our dear friends and supporters. We are grateful for another chance to catch up and share with you all on what's up with us here at Technology in Education Society of Kenya (TIES Kenya/TIESK). We ended the year 2025 with our Annual General Meeting via Google Meet on 30th December 2025. Big on our agenda was fundraising and catching up more often. We have only had one major meeting in the past years, the AGM at the close of every year. But as members we desired more frequent and meaningful interaction. With 7 out of 11 of our beneficiaries having graduated in 2024 and 2025, the issue of resource mobilization to support TIESK' work and sponsoring more girls through our university scholarship program, has become a key priority. Our girls now seem to have a deeper realization of the significance of our project.

Human resources are a major area of need for us; for example, our website and social media channels are our virtual offices. Yet, for the longest these had been our weakest links. I remember the feedback from one storytelling expert: "The TIESK story is special but the way it is told and appearing online is not it..." We urgently needed people with these skills to bridge this gap. Meet Klebert and Wanjiku. I met these two amazing individuals last year. In their job search, they came across our social media posts, and saw our work. Truthfully, I knew that they deserved to be paid for their work, but we were not in a position to compensate them financially. So I was upfront, we could surely use their skills to improve our website and social media presence and engagement, but we did not have the funds to pay them. I took the long shot and asked them if they would consider working pro-bono for us and they agreed! Thrilled and grateful, we began the journey together. Klebert revamped our website, and has done such an amazing job. Wanjiku has been running our socials since November last year and the improvement is evident. Frequent and engaging content with our audience.

In this report we feature these two, it is so refreshing to hear their side of the story and their experiences working with us so far. Most importantly to understand their why- what it means for them to work with us, and what they hope to achieve. Here is what they shared: -

Klebert: “My name is Klebert, a software developer, producer, and content creator. I do not just code, I enjoy building creative and meaningful digital experiences. Volunteering with TIES Kenya has been a meaningful experience for me. I chose to support you because I believe in your mission of helping young girls through education. I have seen how access to education can open real opportunities and change lives.

As a software developer, I also see this as a chance to build and grow. Among these girls there is a lot of untapped potential, including future engineers and creators. Together we can help shape that and bring more women into tech and business. As I continue working on and improving your website, I hope that in the future we can also create useful startups that will support even more girls and expand your impact.”

Wanjiku: “My name is Wanjiku, and I began volunteering with TIES Kenya at a particularly challenging period in my life. At the time, I was actively seeking employment when I came across a poster announcing an opportunity for a volunteer social media manager. Rather than remain idle, I chose to take on the role as a way to develop my skills and remain productive, and that decision marked the beginning of my journey with TIES Kenya.

Six months later, I can confidently say that the experience has been both rewarding and transformative. Having been a beneficiary of a scholarship from a young age, this opportunity has felt especially meaningful, as it allows me to give back and contribute to a cause that resonates deeply with me. Being part of an organization that empowers girls through education and supports them in achieving their dreams has been incredibly fulfilling.

I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to serve and grow through this experience, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the impactful work that TIES Kenya is doing.”

What a blessing to have Klebert and Wanjiku as part of our team. And of course we look forward to the time we will be able to compensate them, they are young people in search of meaningful work to get income. Please don’t take my word for it, do check out the links below, to our website and social media pages, and see for yourself! Our office is coming along together nicely. Thank you for taking your time to read through this report, and for your interest and support in our work.

Links:

• TIES Kenya website
• TIESK IG page
• TIESK FB page

Hello friends, we trust your holidays are going great. We are grateful for this chance to once again share with you all what has been going on with our TIES Kenya University sponsorship program for girls. As we close the year 2025, there is a lot to share and to be grateful for: Another 4 of our girls graduated in October and November. Emma, Sharon, Maureen and Faith. Bringing the total to 5 graduates in the year! Out of the 7 beneficiaries who started the program in September 2021, 6 have all completed their studies and graduated, one awaits graduation next year, God willing. I thought to myself what better way to describe our work, the value and impact it brings than to hear it directly from one of the girls. Below is Maureen's story. 

 My Journey with Technology in Education Society/ TIES Charity

In 2021, after I completed my high school education successfully and passed KCSE exams excellently, I was placed to join Maseno University. My desire to pursue higher education was strong, but the financial reality posed a significant challenge. Being brought up in a humble background by an employed single mummy in a family of 6 kids, managing to enroll me to the university was far beyond what she could afford. Like many young girls in Kenya, I faced uncertainty about whether my academic dreams would become a reality. It was during this critical moment that TIES Charity https://ties.charity/ became a turning point in my life. Being selected as a beneficiary of the TIES scholarship program marked the beginning of a journey that have shaped my future in ways I had never imagined.

With the support of TIES Charity, I enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with Information Technology at Maseno University. From my first year through to the completion of my degree studies, TIES Charity consistently stood by me through fully providing my school fees, partly paying my rent, meals and transport fees, also catered for all other academic needs like providing a laptop, facilitating all academic projects and events. Their sponsorship relieved the financial burden that often limits student’s ability to focus on their studies, allowing me to fully commit myself to academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership development.

Beyond financial assistance, TIES represented belief in my potential as a young woman and in the power of education to change lives. This encouragement motivated me to persevere through challenges, remain disciplined, and strive for success. Each academic milestone I achieved was strengthened by the knowledge that I was supported by an organization dedicated to empowering girls through education. On 14th November 2025, I proudly graduated with a bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management with Information Technology, a moment that symbolized not only my personal achievement but also the fulfillment of TIES Charity mission to uplift and empower young women. This accomplishment stands as a testament to what is possible when opportunity meets determination. My graduation was not just the end of a university journey, but the beginning of a new chapter shaped by the values and support instilled in me through TIES.

Today, as a degree graduate, I carry with me a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude. My journey with TIES has inspired me to aim higher, give back to society, and serve as a role model to other girls who may be facing similar challenges. I am committed to using the knowledge and skills I have gained to contribute positively to my community and to be an ambassador of the impact that educational support can create. My story is one among many, but it reflects the powerful difference TIES continues to make in Kenya and other developing countries worldwide. Through their commitment to girl’s education, lives are transformed, futures are secured, and generations are empowered.

A big thanks to TIES Charity Canada our program donor and GlobalGiving for giving us a platform, a community of support for our cause and work. Thank you, our friends and supporters who have supported us in kind, in thought and cheering us on. Asante sana. Sending you all our warmest regards, blessings and love as the year 2025 ends and we start a new year 2026.

Links:

• TIESK Kenya website
• TIESK FB page
• TIESK IG page