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Rewriting Africa’s Mental Health Story. Healing People. Shifting Systems. Advocacy • Leadership • Inclusion
🇰🇪 Kenya | 🌍 Africa
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Maryben Omollo is a well-known entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and inspirational speaker with a strong personal brand. She has worked in various organizations as a marketing coordinator and has extensive experience and knowledge in sales and marketing, business management, and entrepreneurship. Maryben is the founder and CEO of Greeneseal Limited, a social enterprise that provides pest contr

ol and cleaning services while supporting vulnerable single mothers. The company uses only biodegradable materials as a policy to conserve and maintain the environment. Maryben is also the founder of the Maryben Foundation and the chairperson of the East Africa Serf Transport Cooperative. Maryben is passionate about mentoring young people and has dedicated her time to mentorship, entrepreneurship training, and volunteering programs. She is currently the Vice President of AfYEF, an NGO federation that focuses on mobilizing youth to participate and deliver on the promises of AfCFTA across the 52 countries in Africa. Maryben has won several awards, including the Top 40 under 40 Africa (2022) Women Empowerment award, the Africa Young Female Entrepreneur award, the Top 35 under 35 (Kenya) award winner under the Hospitality category, and the Founder of the Year Awards below 30, 2020. She was also chosen among great businessmen and women to write 28 quotes by Maryben and is a member of the Credentials of Entrepreneurs, a Malaysia-based global organization. Maryben is the African Ambassador for Women Empowerment and was recently named one of the Top 50 Women in ERP 2022 by Sources Day, the only African to receive this award. Maryben's slogan, "Not just a cleaner of Environment, But Cleaners of Hearts," reflects her commitment to creating positive change and inspiring others to do the same.

17/08/2026

MENTAL HEALTH REQUIRES PARTNERSHIPS, NOT ISOLATED EFFORTS.

We closed the month of July with a meaningful meeting at the Resource Center for Women and Girls in Machakos, exploring opportunities to strengthen mental-health support within communities.

At Maryben Foundation, we believe that sustainable mental-health impact cannot be achieved by one organization working alone. It requires partnerships that bring together community knowledge, technical expertise, resources and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Our conversations focused on understanding community needs, identifying opportunities for collaboration and exploring how we can strengthen access to mental-health awareness, psychosocial support and appropriate referral pathways.

For us, partnership is not simply about putting logos on a project.

It is about asking:

-What problem are we trying to solve?
-Who needs to be reached?
-What can we do better together?
-And how do we measure whether lives are actually changing?

This is the kind of collaboration we want to continue building at Maryben Foundation — partnerships that move mental health from conversation to meaningful action.

22/06/2026

There are men who never ask for recognition…

but their presence quietly shapes entire lives.

Fathers are often not the loudest voices in the room.

Yet they are the steady hands behind first steps, first

lessons, and first understanding of what strength really means.

Some showed up with everything they had.

Some tried, even when life was heavy on them.

Some are no longer here, but their lessons still speak in silence.

And some… became father figures to children who were not biologically theirs, but chose to love anyway.

That kind of love is powerful in ways words can’t fully capture.

Today is not about perfection.

It is about presence. Effort. Sacrifice. Love in its quiet form.

To every father carrying responsibility with humility

To every man trying to break cycles and build something better

To those learning as they go, even while unsure

We see you.

And to those who grew up wishing for more, learning

strength in the absence, and still choosing to become better versions of themselves, you are part of this story too.

Happy Father’s Day.

May we continue to raise men who are emotionally

present, grounded, and kind enough to heal what was once broken.

— Maryben Foundation 💙

03/06/2026

You are not Alone❤️

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02/06/2026

🕯️ ENOUGH IS ENOUGH 🕯️

Yesterday, women across Kenya took to the streets, not to celebrate, but to demand what should never have to be demanded:

The right to live.

The right to be safe.

The right to return home.

As we marched against femicide and child abduction, we carried with us the names, faces, and stories of those whose lives have been cut short by violence.

The statistics are heartbreaking:

📌 At least 170 women were killed in Kenya in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record for women in the country.

📌 Between January and March 2025 alone, 129 women lost their lives to femicide.

📌 More than 60% of femicide cases occur at home, a place that should be a sanctuary, not a crime scene.

📌 In most cases, the perpetrator is someone known to the victim, often an intimate partner, spouse, or former partner.

Behind every statistic is a daughter.

A mother.

A sister.

A friend.

A dream that will never be fulfilled.

Femicide is not a women’s issue.

It is a societal issue.

It is a human rights issue.

It is a public health issue.

And it is a mental health issue.

Every act of violence leaves behind families, children, and communities carrying grief, trauma, fear, and pain.

Today, we stand in solidarity with survivors, grieving families, advocates, and every Kenyan demanding accountability and action.

We call for:

✔️ Stronger protection for women and girls.

✔️ Faster investigations and prosecution of perpetrators.

✔️ Increased investment in prevention, mental health support, and survivor services.

✔️ Collective responsibility from families, communities, institutions, and leaders.

No woman should lose her life because of her gender.

No child should disappear without answers.

No family should have to bury a loved one because warning signs were ignored.

The time for silence is over.

01/06/2026

🇰🇪 Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya 🇰🇪

Today, we celebrate freedom.

Freedom from colonial rule.
Freedom to dream.
Freedom to build.
Freedom to shape our future as a nation.

But as we celebrate Madaraka Day, we are reminded that there is another freedom many Kenyans are still fighting for every day:

The freedom to heal.

The freedom to speak about mental health without shame.

The freedom to ask for help without fear of judgment.

The freedom to live without the burden of untreated trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional pain.

As a nation, we have overcome many challenges. Yet behind many smiles are silent battles, unspoken struggles, and invisible wounds.

This Madaraka Day, may we remember that true empowerment is not only about economic growth or political independence.

It is also about emotional well-being.

It is about creating communities where people feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.

It is about raising a generation that understands that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

As we celebrate Kenya today, let us also check in on one another.

A phone call.
A conversation.
A listening ear.

Sometimes, these simple acts can save a life.

From all of us at the Maryben Foundation, we wish you a peaceful and meaningful Madaraka Day.

May we continue building a Kenya where every person has the freedom to thrive, not just survive.

Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya. 🇰🇪❤️

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters across the world.

From all of us at Maryben Foundation, we celebrate with you this beautiful moment of faith, reflection, and renewed hope.

May this Eid bring peace to your heart, light to your home, and strength to your journey. May your sacrifices be accepted, your prayers answered, and your joy multiplied today and always.

We honour your devotion, your resilience, and the spirit of unity that this season represents.

Eid Mubarak 🌙

11/05/2026

We were deeply honored to be part of the World Lupus Day celebration alongside Lupus Foundation of Africa and Aga Khan University Hospital.

It was more than an event.
It was a powerful reminder that lupus is not just a medical condition — it is an emotional, psychological, and social journey.

As Maryben Foundation, we were proud to stand in that space, offering mental health support and reminding warriors that their invisible battles matter.

We listened to stories of strength.
We witnessed courage wrapped in chronic pain.
We saw resilience that refuses to give up.

This is what “Steps for Change” looks like — collaboration, compassion, and care that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

And we are just getting started. 💜

08/05/2026

Lupus is not only a medical condition, it carries emotional weight, silent battles, and unseen struggles.

This Saturday at the Lupus Day Conference, Maryben Foundation steps in with a clear mission: mental health support is essential healthcare.

We will be providing psychosocial support services on ground, while our founder, Ambassador Maryben Omollo, joins the panel to speak on mental health, resilience, and dignity in care.

We are not just raising awareness.
We are strengthening response systems.

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07/05/2026

Today, we honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ted Turner.

A visionary who transformed global media through the creation of CNN, and a philanthropist who made a historic $1 billion commitment to support the work of the United Nations through the founding of the United Nations Foundation.

His leadership reminds us that influence is most powerful when it serves humanity.

At the Maryben Foundation, we believe legacy is not about visibility — it is about responsibility. It is about using your platform, your resources, and your voice to build a better world.

Today, we celebrate a life that informed nations, strengthened global cooperation, and proved that bold ideas can reshape history.

1948 – 2026
Rest in legacy.

— Maryben Foundation

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27/04/2026

The Maryben Foundation is honoured to announce that we have been awarded the Women Deliver scholarship and will be attending the 2026 Women Deliver Conference in Melbourne, Australia starting this week.

This moment represents more than travel or attendance. It is a recognition of the work we continue to do across mental health, disability inclusion, gender equity, and community empowerment across Africa.

We are stepping into a global space where ideas are shaped, policies are influenced, and voices from the grassroots are brought to the centre of decision making.

We carry with us the stories of the communities we serve, the lived experiences that shape our work, and the unwavering belief that healing, dignity, and equity must be accessible to all.

We look forward to engaging, learning, sharing, and building partnerships that strengthen our mission across borders.

Melbourne, we are ready.

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