Zoe Blossom

Kakenya’s Dream commemorated this year’s global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with community-focused events that brought together hundreds of local residents from across Trans Mara. To deepen awareness and encourage dialogue on this important issue, we paired community sensitization efforts with youth-centered sporting activities. The inclusion of sports was a deliberate strategy, as […]

Last week, our community came together to celebrate the third graduating class in our higher education scholarship program. This year’s celebration honored 24 young women, many of whom are the first women in their families to go to college. This cohort raises the total number of college graduates Kakenya’s Dream has supported to 113, and

Kakenya’s Dream, in collaboration with the Narok County Government and a coalition of dedicated partners, continues to champion the adoption and implementation of the Gender and Anti-FGM Policy Matrixes—critical frameworks designed to end harmful cultural practices and advance gender equality across the county. Through the Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG), we are proud to join

Around the world, girls are rising—confronting the toughest challenges of our time with courage, conviction, and creativity. This International Day of the Girl, we honor their strength and their vision for a more just and equitable world. Inspired by this year’s global theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines

As communities around the world marked World Mental Health Day, Kakenya’s Dream brought the conversation closer to home with a student-centered gathering at a local school, Enoosaen Girls High School. Hosted by our clinic, the Kakenya Health and Wellness Center (KHWC), the event created space for students to learn, share, and speak openly about the

Today, Kakenya’s Dream joins the global community in celebrating International Youth Day and this year’s theme: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond. It’s a theme that speaks directly to the heart of our mission and values. We know that lasting change begins with the people who live, work, and dream in the communities

At Kakenya’s Dream, we are transforming the narrative that limits girls in Maasai communities solely to roles as mothers and brides. We believe that when girls are educated and empowered, they gain the agency to shape their own futures and pursue the careers and lives they envision for themselves. One of the most impactful ways

Today, as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re shining a spotlight on our science super heroes at Kakenya’s Dream! We often remind girls they can do anything – and these women are living proof. Their wisdom and achievements inspire us all to dream bigger.  Glory Odhiera is our psychologist at

On February 6, the world marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a reminder that eliminating this harmful practice requires collective action from all members of society – not just women and girls. Men and boys in our communities are becoming powerful allies, speaking up against this practice and working to

We are thrilled to share the second edition of our school magazine—a powerful testament to the importance of youth owning their narratives. In a world where young voices are often overlooked, this publication provides a platform for our students to share their unique perspectives, challenge assumptions, and inspire change. At Kakenya’s Dream, we believe storytelling