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Established in 2001, Ashoka East Africa supports 100+ Fellows across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania to drive innovative solutions to social challenges.

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12/05/2026

Ashoka East Africa is excited to join African Youth Philanthropy Network for a powerful Youth-Led Roundtable Series on Power, Accountability, African Giving and the Next Generation of Philanthropy.

This eight-part series brings together young African voices to critically examine the current philanthropy landscape and co-design a more equitable, community-driven, and African-led future for giving.

This partnership provides a vital platform to elevate young changemakers, strengthen youth leadership in philanthropy, and advance systems change across Africa.

Join the next session on May 14th, 2026 via Zoom. Session 2: Who Controls African Philanthropic Capital, and In Whose Interest?

Register today through the link in the bio

10/05/2026

Across East Africa, mothers continue to nurture families and communities despite facing immense challenges from limited healthcare access to poverty and inequality.

This Mother’s Day, we honour not only mothers, but also the changemakers working every day to ensure women are seen, supported, protected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

To all mothers, thank you for your strength, resilience, and love.

08/05/2026

What happens when renewable energy innovation meets the resilience of smallholder farmers across East Africa?

Between 6th and 7th May 2026, Ashoka East Africa, with support from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and in partnership with E4Impact Foundation, successfully hosted the first two workshops of Phase 2 of the Towards Improving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers in East Africa program.

The workshops brought together 22 innovators from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda who are developing distributed renewable energy solutions to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods for smallholder farmers.

Over the two days, participants engaged in rich conversations and practical learning sessions on social entrepreneurship, innovation, systems thinking, and strategy development, setting the foundation for a six-month journey focused on mentorship, ecosystem engagement, partnerships, and scale readiness.

We are inspired by the passion, collaboration, and commitment demonstrated by the innovators and ecosystem actors who joined us during these sessions. Together, we are building stronger pathways for sustainable agriculture, renewable energy adoption, and long-term impact across East Africa.

Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting the innovators and solutions shaping this journey.

A special thanks to David Cheboryot, Ruth Soi, Sarah Machio, Gideon Gachoki, Njeri Kamau Justin Kasia, Joy Mwania, & Wanjugu Magdalene

07/05/2026

Last Thursday, we brought the Ashoka Changemaker Baraza Ye! Chapter Edition to a meaningful close with our final Meet & Greet in Nairobi.

Facilitated by Advocate Grace Waswa, Founder of Africa, the session provided valuable insights on “Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Building an Enterprise/Organisation/Project and an Introduction to Sustainability Frameworks.”

Participants gained practical knowledge on business registration, compliance, and ESG frameworks. Important tools to strengthen their ventures.

We are deeply grateful to every young changemaker who actively participated throughout this six-month journey. Thank you for your commitment, openness, curiosity, and consistent engagement from November to April. Your energy, stories, and dedication made this Baraza truly special and inspiring.

This may be the end of the series, but we are confident that the impact you will create is just beginning. We are proud of you all.

A heartfelt thank you to Eliud Luutsa, Ruth Soi, Bryan Wanyama and the entire ITC Ye Community for making this series impactful.

05/05/2026

Across East Africa, we launched a call for bold innovators with operational distributed renewable energy solutions ready to transform smallholder farming in the region. We received multiple applications, and after a rigorous selection process, we found 25 exceptional changemakers.

We are proud to officially launch Phase 2 of the Towards Improving Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in East Africa Program in partnership with E4Impact Foundation

Over the next six months, these changemakers will receive expert training, personalised mentorship, and ecosystem support to scale solutions that improve productivity, resilience, and incomes for thousands of farmers, transforming smallholder farming and their livelihoods in the region.

The search is complete. The transformation begins.

29/04/2026

A new space for connection, storytelling, and changemaking in East Africa has officially begun.

Ashoka East Africa now has dedicated social media platforms for all its activities designed to bring its growing ecosystem closer together and to more intentionally share the depth, diversity, and impact of work happening across the region.

These platforms will offer a closer look into the people and ideas driving change. From powerful stories of Ashoka Fellows and partners to insights from programs, to highlights from community convenings and collaborations, you’ll gain a front-row seat to the conversations and innovations shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and collaborative future for East Africa.

We warmly invite you to follow us across all our platforms.

27/04/2026

The Ashoka Changemaker Baraza – Ye! Chapter Edition Final Event brings together young changemakers aged 18–35 based in Kenya who are working on/or are interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and climate-focused solutions.

This final convening, taking place on April 30th, 2026, is an opportunity to connect with a community of changemakers, reflect on shared experiences, and explore how youth-led innovation can continue to grow beyond the Baraza.

As the initiative comes to a close, the session will highlight participant journeys, surface key insights, and create space for continued collaboration within Kenya’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

RSVP through the link in the bio.

Selected participants will receive a confirmation email with the location and schedule
ITC Ye Community

23/04/2026

As we approach the final convening of the Ashoka Changemaker Baraza Ye! Chapter Edition, taking place on April 30th, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. We invite young changemakers aged 18–35 based in Kenya who are building ventures or exploring ideas rooted in social impact, environmental sustainability, and land restoration to attend the session.

The convening will bring together a diverse group of participants, partners, and ecosystem actors to share experiences from the Baraza journey and explore how collaboration can support the growth of youth-led ventures. It will also serve as a space to reconnect, exchange ideas, and strengthen networks that extend beyond the programme itself.

RSVP through the link in the bio

We encourage you to reserve a spot and be part of this important moment of reflection and connection.
ITC Ye Community

21/04/2026

On 27th March 2026, we officially welcomed a new Board of Directors at our Nairobi office, marking an important moment for our journey in advancing system change across the region.

We are proud to welcome Dr Wamuyu Mahinda, Haron Wachira, Sam Agutu, Alex Mitijans, Ara Kusuma, and Diana Wells, leaders whose work reflects the change we strive to see.

With their collective experience and vision, we look ahead with renewed purpose as we continue to support and connect social entrepreneurs across East Africa.

We also extend our gratitude to our outgoing board for their invaluable leadership.

Read the full article through the link in the bio.

15/04/2026

The Ashoka Changemaker Baraza – Ye! Chapter Edition will host its final meet & greet session in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 30th, 2026. Bringing together a growing community of young social entrepreneurs. We invite changemakers aged 18–35 based in Kenya who are building ventures or exploring ideas rooted in social impact, environmental sustainability, and land restoration to attend the session.

Over the past months, the Baraza has created space for dialogue, peer learning, and collaboration around themes such as regenerative agriculture, climate-smart business models, and ecosystem building.

This final gathering will reflect on those experiences, highlight participant journeys, and explore how this momentum can continue beyond the program. RSVP through the link in the bio

ITC Ye Community

31/03/2026

The Ashoka Changemaker Baraza Ye! Chapter Edition, an initiative by Ashoka East Africa and the ITC Ye Community, enables young Kenyan entrepreneurs to build sustainable, climate-smart ventures through connection, learning, and collaboration.

Last Friday in Nairobi, young changemakers came together for a dynamic session on “The Power of Collaboration and Networks in Scaling Youth Ventures.”

We were honoured to host Vincent Muhoro, Founder of Dunia Bora, who shared his inspiring journey of transforming cactus into food, fashion, and energy. His message was clear: bold ideas grow stronger through the right partnerships and community.

From honest conversations to meaningful connections, the session was a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship thrives together.

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Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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