Zoe Blossom

“In my time, things were not easy for girls,” says Norkinegu Eliza Kimpai, a grandmother from Emurtoto. “A man would not marry a girl who had not undergone the cut [female genital mutilation]. That was our tradition, and nobody questioned it. We went through the pain because that was the only path laid out for […]

The streets of Ildolisho Centre were filled with song and celebration as our high school students at KCE II marched through neighboring villages to honor a remarkable academic milestone.  Not long ago, deeply rooted social norms held that a girl’s only place in society was at home, not in a classroom. Today, those same streets

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

We’ve enrolled our 1,000th student at Kakenya’s Dream! 🎉 Meet Narasha, our 1,000th girl. Her story is one of courage, hope, and possibility. A story that represents not just her journey, but the journeys of every girl who has walked through our school gates. This milestone is more than a number. It’s 1,000 girls who

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