Kickstart Kilifi

20/03/2026

08/03/2026

Behind every thriving community in Kilifi is the strength, wisdom, and hard work of a woman.
Today, Kickstart Kilifi joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day! From the entrepreneurs running local shops to the mothers, teachers, and leaders shaping our future, we see you and we honor you.
When we invest in the women of Kilifi, we kickstart progress for everyone.

03/02/2026

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Women & Girls Accelerator Program (W-GAP), supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and implemented by the Youth Empowerment Program Initiative (YEPI). Background of the Women & Girls Accelerator Program (W-GAP) The Women and Girls Accelerator Progr...

29/01/2026

Cohort 9 is officially in Session at Kickstart Kilifi!

We’re excited to kick off our Digital Skills Training – Cohort 9, following a successful registration in early January 2026!

Young people at Kickstart Kilifi are now actively learning practical digital skills to boost employability, entrepreneurship, and online income opportunities. From ICT basics to content creation and online work — the journey has begun!

Big thanks to all our new trainees for the great turnout and energy. The future is digital, and you’re building it with us!

📌 Missed this intake? Don’t worry — more cohorts are coming soon. Stay connected!

28/01/2026

Funding Opportunities for Women Startup Founders (Sub-Saharan Africa, Active 2026)
Tony Elumelu Foundation – $5,000 seed capital + training
Deadline: March 1, 2026
https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org
She Leads Africa Accelerator – Business support for women-led startups
Deadline: January 31, 2026
https://sheleadsafrica.org
African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Deadline: Rolling (2026 calls open)
https://awdf.org
Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A – EU-funded grants up to €10,000)
Deadline: January 25, 2026
https://www.we-africa.org
Investisseurs & Partenaires – €50,000 to €2 million financing
Deadline: Rolling (2026)
https://www.ietp.com
African Development Bank AFAWA – Closing the $42B finance gap
Deadline: Rolling (program ongoing)
https://www.afdb.org/en/afawa
Cherie Blair Foundation – Tech & Mentoring Programme
Deadline: 2026 cohort open (rolling)
https://cherieblairfoundation.org
Women in Tech Africa (WITA)
Deadline: Ongoing membership/programs
https://womenintechafrica.com
AfriLabs Funding Opportunities
Deadline: Rolling
https://afrilabs.com
Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works
Deadline: Program-specific (2026 ongoing)
https://mastercardfdn.org
African Management Institute (AMI)
Deadline: Rolling
https://africanmanagers.org
Graça Machel Trust Accelerator – Women Creating Wealth
Deadline: January 7, 2026 (Ignite cohorts)
https://gracamacheltrust.org
Women in Africa Initiative (WIA)
Deadline: February 2, 2026 (Zero Hunger programme)
https://wia-initiative.com
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO)
Deadline: November 13, 2026 (UN Summit)
https://www.womenseday.org

27/01/2026

🌟 From Training to Business: Youth Making Moves! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share the success stories of our Kickstart Kilifi beneficiaries from the past two years!

After participating in our entrepreneurship training, many of our young trainees have gone ahead to start their own small businesses—food joints 🍲, clothing shops 👗, kiosks 🛒, and more!

These screenshots from our Kickstart Kilifi WhatsApp group show the progress they’ve made, proving that with the right skills and guidance, youth can turn ideas into thriving businesses.

We’re proud of every young entrepreneur taking bold steps toward financial independence and community impact!

📌 Want to start your own business? Stay connected for our upcoming training programs!

Young African Leaders Initiative Network Kenyatta University

05/01/2026

Attention Youths in Kilifi!📢
Are you ready to level up your future? Cohort 9 Applications for 2026 are now officially OPEN!
Join us at Kickstart Kilifi for a life-changing training program covering:
✅ Digital Skills – Master the tools of the modern world.
✅ Entrepreneurship – Learn how to start and grow your own business.
✅ Life Skills – Build the confidence and mindset to succeed.
📍 Location: - Behind Godoma Sec. School, Bamba Town.
How to Register:
Scan the QR code on the attached poster.
Click the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/FiN3ywUT1Hxh6bN66
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills you need to thrive. Enroll Now! 🎓✨

28/11/2025

Henry Mkare, founder of Kickstart Kilifi CBO, honored an invitation to attend the 1st Graduation Ceremony of Majajani Technical Training Institute. He was accompanied by the Kilifi North Constituency Manager, representing Hon. Owen Baya, alongside directors of other learning institutions, religious leaders, and distinguished guests.

During the ceremony, Mkare encouraged the graduands and continuing students to focus on hands-on skills, which are crucial for creating opportunities and succeeding in today’s competitive world. He also highlighted the Ajira Digital Program, inviting learners to explore the wealth of opportunities in the digital economy, from online work to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Congratulations were extended to all graduates, wishing them success as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.

16/11/2025

Today, we had the privilege of hosting the Grants Team from SHOFCO at the Kickstart Kilifi Learning Space for their physical due diligence assessment.

This visit comes after we submitted our proposal under their recent call for applications, and it provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the impact of our digital skilling, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment programs in Ganze and the wider Kilifi region.

We appreciate the SHOFCO team for taking the time to engage with us, review our documentation, and understand our vision for expanding opportunities for rural youth through technology and community-driven innovation.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team for ensuring that everything was well-prepared and for representing Kickstart Kilifi with professionalism and passion.

We remain hopeful and excited about the possibility of partnering with SHOFCO to scale our work and transform more lives across our communities.

13/08/2025

Calling All Young African Leaders in the Education sector!

Are you a young leader aged 18-35 working in or with primary/secondary schools as a teacher, headteacher, policymaker, researcher, NGO leader, or social entrepreneur ?

The Regional Leadership Center in partnership with The Trevor Noah Foundation Foundation is accepting applications for The Education Changemakers Program (Cohort 2)!

This fully sponsored, 4-week leadership experience includes:
✅ Coaching & mentorship
✅ Seed grants
✅ Alumni network access
✅ A chance to transform education in your community

🗓️ Application Deadline: 15th August 2025
📅 Training Dates: 22nd September – 17th October 2025
🌐 Apply here: https://mis.rlceastafrica.org

Eligible countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia , Djibouti, Rwanda, DRC, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Somalia

💬 Applicants from rural, refugee, and minority communities are encouraged to apply
YALI RLC EA Alumni Chapter of SomaliaYALI RLC East Africa- Alumni Chapter of RwandaYali rlc ea Alumni Chapter of TanzaniaYALI Rlc EA Alumni- Uganda ChapterYALI Alumni Burundi ChapterYALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Chapitre de la RDC