Tukuze Afrika

13/09/2026

Innovation begins when young people believe that the problems around them can be solved. 💡🌍

We celebrate teachers who go beyond the classroom to inspire curiosity, nurture creativity and motivate young innovators to keep solving real problems in their communities. 👩🏾‍🏫👨🏾‍🏫

On 18 September, we bring teachers together at the Teachers Breakfast & Lunch at The Hotel Ezri , Meru, to celebrate, connect and appreciate the incredible impact they make every day. ❤️

🎟️ Teachers, use promo code ASANTEMWALIMU on Twende Meru to get KES 300 off. Support by Twende Meru

🎫 Book your spot:
https://twendemeru.co.ke/events/teachersbreakfast

📸 Video credit: Videographer/Photographer in Meru 🇰🇪

Come and be celebrated. You deserve it. 🙌🏾

12/09/2026

Which teacher do you still remember to this day? ❤️

Maybe they encouraged you when you wanted to give up.
Maybe they saw something in you before you saw it yourself.
Or maybe they simply made school a little better.

Tell us their name in the comments. 👇

And if you’d like to do a little more, you can support them to attend the Teachers’ Breakfast & Lunch.

Date: 18 Sept 2026
Venue: The Hotel Ezri

Use promo code ASANTEMWALIMU to get KES 300 OFF from Twende Meru as a way of saying:

“Asante, Mwalimu.” ❤️

Tag your teacher. Let them know they are remembered.

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Today, we celebrate a special part of the Tukuze Afrika family, Yator who is a mentor, a volunteer, and someone who continues to inspire young minds with her knowledge and passion.

Thank you for sharing your time, experience, and the gift of making young people see learning not just as something to study, but something to explore, question, and enjoy.

We are grateful for the difference you continue to make in the Tukuze Afrika journey. May this new chapter bring you joy, peace, beautiful moments, and every blessing you deserve. 💐

Happy Birthday. Yator! We celebrate you today and always! 🥳❤️

05/09/2026

Every kilometre at the second Meru University Mt. Kenya Mountain Run carried a purpose, supporting education, cancer research and environmental conservation.

Tukuze Afrika Foundation joined the university community, partners and participants in this important event.

Our presence also reflected the MOU between Tukuze Afrika Foundation and Meru University of Science and Technology. Through this partnership, we are expanding access to STEM education, supporting student innovation, strengthening mentorship and creating practical learning opportunities for young people, especially those in underserved schools.

The Mountain Run demonstrated what can be achieved when institutions and communities come together for education and positive social impact.

boniface munene mwiti
Meru University (MUST)
RICE Directorate of MUST
Rotich Wilkister

01/09/2026

Every young innovator needs a teacher who says, “Go ahead and try it.”

During our STEM Innovators Bootcamp, we watched students confidently share ideas, test solutions and imagine what could be possible. Behind these moments were teachers who encouraged them long before they stepped into the room.

Teachers do more than cover the syllabus. They notice potential, help ideas become projects and create opportunities, often with limited resources.

Today, we celebrate every teacher who accompanied, mentored and supported our young innovators. Thank you for believing in them and helping the next generation see themselves as problem solvers.

Tag a teacher who helped you believe in your potential.

29/08/2026

Talent is everywhere. Access is not.

Many learners in underserved schools have the curiosity and ability to excel in STEM, but they lack laboratories, equipment, mentors and opportunities for practical learning.

Partnerships help us close this gap.

Through collaboration, our STEM Innovators Bootcamp and Exhibition brought together 1,400 learners, 21 schools, two universities, 17 mentors and 84 volunteers. Learners had opportunities to experiment, build solutions, interact with professionals and see possibilities beyond their classrooms.

When an underserved school gains access to STEM education, the impact reaches further than one learner. Teachers become better equipped, schools grow stronger, young people develop valuable skills, and communities gain innovators capable of solving local problems and contributing to economic growth.

We invite companies, universities, foundations, government institutions and professionals to partner with Tukuze Afrika Foundation. Together, we can provide practical STEM education, mentorship, teacher development, innovation grants and learning equipment to schools that need these opportunities most.

Let us ensure that a learner’s future is not limited by the resources available at their school.

Partner. Sponsor. Donate.

Visit https://linktr.ee/tukuzeafrika

28/08/2026

Which announcement instantly brought your class back to life, computer lab, games time, no homework, or “mwalimu hayuko”? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏾

24/08/2026

CALL FOR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Behind every student innovation is a teacher who made room for curiosity, encouraged another attempt and helped an idea move forward.

On Friday, 18 September 2026, Tukuze Afrika Foundation will host the Educators’ Innovation Breakfast & Student Awards at Ezri Hotel, Meru. The event will recognise 49 teachers and celebrate leading student innovations from nine schools.

We invite businesses, institutions and organisations to help us recognise these educators and create stronger opportunities for young innovators.

Partnership opportunities include:

• Sponsorship packages from KES 10,000 to KES 100,000
• Top Student Innovation Award sponsorship
• Support for specific event requirements
• Relevant in-kind contributions
• Mentorship, technical support and exposure opportunities

Request the partnership proposal through [email protected].

Maureen: 0705 969 584
Boniface: 0723 175 181

Qualified organisations interested in attending before committing to a partnership should contact us by 15 September 2026.

Strong partners stand behind the teachers who make student innovation possible.