The people behind every number.
Real journeys from classrooms, playing fields, businesses, and communities across Kenya.
Stories by programme
Journeys of possibility
Joan Naibei: from local courts to the world stage
Joan joined SLIDE looking for a new sporting experience. Through adaptive sport and entrepreneurship training she strengthened her business and her confidence, expanding into graphic design while representing Kenya at the CP Football World Cup.
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Stella Aketch: from fear to confidence
Before joining SLIDE, Stella struggled with confidence and business skills. Through sitting volleyball, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy she discovered self-belief and became an advocate for other women with disabilities.
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Ruth Awuor: building beauty and breaking barriers
Ruth joined SLIDE as a Deaf entrepreneur running a small beauty business in Kibera. Through entrepreneurship and digital literacy training she transformed how she manages and markets her business.
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Kelvin Kyalo: leading from within the community
As a Deaf leader, Kelvin ensured communication barriers never became participation barriers. Under his guidance participants formed the ANDY Queens and ANDY Stars, with players reaching the Deaflympics.
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Sharon Gift Achieng Ouma: finding her voice
Through mentorship and mental wellbeing sessions Sharon found her voice, built resilience, and now mentors other young women with disabilities to lead with confidence.
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Catherine Omondi: growing resilience at home
A climate-smart household in Nyando where a woman with a visual impairment is leading tree planting and building a resilient livelihood.
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Rogers: every child deserves the chance to learn
Behind every NikoEducatable donation is a child with dreams and the determination to succeed. Rogers is one of them.
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A caregiver's journey
Parents in our support groups build savings, businesses, and the confidence to advocate for their children. Full story to follow.
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Ready, Steady, GO: starting school on equal footing
Early identification, inclusive play, and assistive technology helped hundreds of children enrol and thrive in Nairobi schools.
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