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Buildher Workforce development for women in construction finishes—skilled labor, custom furniture, and impact you can measure.
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Buildher is a nonprofit social enterprise and workforce development partner transforming Kenya’s construction industry by training low-income women and supporting them to launch successful careers in the construction finishes trades. Our 12-month program combines technical training, wellness, professional development, job placement, and career access support—equipping women with the skills, tools, and networks needed to access dignified, sustainable work. To date, we’ve trained over 700 women, with 80% securing income-generating roles. We provide a reliable pipeline of certified, work-ready tradeswomen and operate an alumnae-led furniture business that produces high-quality, custom residential and commercial pieces. We also link clients and employers to certified fundis for painting, tiling, and carpentry & joinery services. We welcome partnerships with organizations seeking skilled labor solutions, social impact collaboration, or durable, well-crafted furniture and finishes for homes, offices, and development projects.

19/09/2026

Our next intake is open!

Ready to start your career in construction?

Join us through these three easy steps:

1. Make your application through this eligibility form

https://forms.gle/AoS1kU7XwkKQaf7cA

2. Attend the assessment interview

3. Join our next cohort and start tour career in construction 🚧

19/09/2026

Cohort 18 intake is open!

Join us to start your career in construction .

Three easy steps to apply

1. Full in the eligibility an eligibility form

https://forms.gle/AoS1kU7XwkKQaf7cA

2. Attend an assessment and interview

3. Join our next cohort to begin your career in construction 🚧

We are thrilled to celebrate our Founder and CEO, Tatu Gatere, on being named Public Sector Real Estate Leader of the Ye...
18/09/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate our Founder and CEO, Tatu Gatere, on being named Public Sector Real Estate Leader of the Year 2026 at the Africa Property Investment (API) Summit in South Africa!

This honor reflects Tatu’s visionary leadership in proving that gender inclusion delivers real quality, elevates site operations, and sets a new continental standard for construction.

Her win is a proud moment for our entire Buildher community our courageous female artisans, progressive partners, and dedicated funders who bring this vision to life on job sites every single day.

Congratulations, Tatu, on this deeply deserved recognition!

Thank you to the API Summit for this distinction as we continue changing "who builds the future" together.

17/09/2026

Becoming highly skilled in a trade takes discipline and dedication.

It requires the ability to receive feedback, the habit of evaluating your own work before it reaches quality control, and the commitment to rework it until it meets the required standard.

Technical excellence is built through practice, accountability and a willingness to keep improving.

That is the trade journey.

Yesterday, our team had the privilege of visiting Unity Homes in Tatu City for an on-site industry alignment and engagem...
16/09/2026

Yesterday, our team had the privilege of visiting Unity Homes in Tatu City for an on-site industry alignment and engagement meeting.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Unity Homes leadership and technical teams for generously dedicating their time to walk us through their active construction operations and training protocols. Maintaining a continuous, active dialogue with the construction industry ensures that our training programs remain responsive, rigorous, and relevant, allowing us to stay closely attuned to the evolving technical and operational demands of the sector.

Powerful highlights of the day included sitting down with the Unity Homes team to understand their on-site training programs, as well as an organic reunion with two of our painting alumnae currently working on-site. Witnessing their technical competence as they showed us their work, their professional confidence, and their seamless integration into active construction workflows validates our training model and underscores the tangible value of our work.

We are grateful to Unity Homes for their commitment to inclusive growth and for working alongside us to shape a more capable, diverse workforce.

Swipe through for a glimpse of our day on-site! 👉



Visual: A photo of the sit-down meeting discussing on-site training protocols.

Text Overlay: Deep-diving into on-site training standards and industry expectations. Collaboration is key. 🤝

Story 3 (The Alumnae Highlight):

Visual: A proud photo of the two painting alumnae showing off their work.

Text Overlay: Full-circle mo

16/09/2026

Seeing our alumnae apply and deepen their skills on site is impressive. Their progress in quality, safety, productivity and problem-solving shows what strong training can unlock, and what is possible when partners invest in talent through structured onboarding, clear performance standards and continued development in technical competence, professionalism and ownership.

These site insights help us keep raising the standard for future cohorts.

Building together. Building belief. Building futures.On Friday, 11th September, we opened the doors of Buildher to the f...
14/09/2026

Building together. Building belief. Building futures.

On Friday, 11th September, we opened the doors of Buildher to the families, friends, partners and support networks standing behind our Cohort 17 trainees.

Family Day is more than a day of tours and workshops. It is an opportunity for those closest to our trainees to see what their loved ones have chosen to pursue, understand the skills they are building, and experience the journey that is shaping their future.

Across our carpentry, cabinetry, tiling, painting and solar workshops, families watched trainees turn learning into practical skills. They met Buildher alumnae who are now building careers and businesses in construction, and saw what can become possible when a woman is given the skills, opportunity and support to build a different future.

There were questions, conversations, pride and, perhaps most importantly, a deeper understanding of what this journey means.

Because choosing a skilled career is a life-changing decision. And when families and communities understand that decision, they can become a stronger part of the support that helps women stay the course, grow in confidence and step into opportunities they once may not have imagined.

At Buildher, we are not only training women to build. We are building the confidence, opportunity and support systems that enable women to shape their own futures and changing who builds the future.

ChangingWhoBuildsTheFuture

Our Buildher alumnae recently took part in a hands-on  Hand & Power Tools training session at Bosch, strengthening their...
03/09/2026

Our Buildher alumnae recently took part in a hands-on Hand & Power Tools training session at Bosch, strengthening their technical knowledge and practical skills.

For our alumnae, upskilling is more than learning something new. It’s about staying competitive, adapting to industry demands, improving the quality of their work, and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

We appreciate Bosch Professional Power Tools And Accessories for supporting the continued growth of women in construction. We believe learning is a continuous process for our alumnae, and we look forward to strengthening partnerships that create more opportunities for our alumnae to keep learning, keep growing, and keep building.

WE ARE CHANGING WHO BUILDS THE FUTURE.🦺🔨

Upskilling artisans. Creating opportunities. 🎨🛠️15 Painting & Decorating (P&D) artisans recently completed Special Effec...
31/08/2026

Upskilling artisans. Creating opportunities. 🎨🛠️

15 Painting & Decorating (P&D) artisans recently completed Special Effects Upskilling Training with Duracoat paint strengthening their technical skills and confidence to apply and recommend Duracoat products.

The training also connects artisans to industry networks, job opportunities, and referrals, helping them access growing opportunities in special effects finishes.

Skills + networks = pathways to work.

25/08/2026

By now, we know the drill—Tuesdays are for tools! 🛠️

This week, our focus is Carpentry & Joinery.

One of our trainees from the Carpentry & Joinery trade gives us a closer look at the essential tools they use from taking accurate measurements and making precise cuts to shaping, joining and bringing a piece of work together.

For our women, understanding the tools of the trade is more than knowing their names. It builds confidence, precision and independence, while helping them work safely and deliver quality craftsmanship on site.

Because when you know your tools, you know your craft. 💪🏾

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Spectrum Business Park
Nairobi
00100

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+254793763409

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