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