Kelvin is one of the pioneer students at Moja Tu. Kelvin is an orphan with a hearing impairment rescued from the slums of Kibera, where he was living with a relative. He was brought to Tania Integrated Rehabilitation Center, where Moja Tu met him. “I had just completed class eight More »
Viola is an ambitious young woman pursuing a diploma in nutrition and dietetics, currently in her second year of studies. She is also one of the most recent additions to the Moja Tu family. “Presently, I am on clinical attachment at a hospital in Kericho. This is my first clinical More »
What is Moja Tu’s mission as a nonprofit organization? Our mission is to end the cycle of poverty through educational opportunities for young students who have financial needs, are strong performers, and are willing to work hard and change their lives forever. We see education as a beacon of hope, More »
Every year, several exceptional Moja Tu students graduate from high school and move up to the next level of their studies. Though they come from many different backgrounds and have different trajectories in mind, they all share one common goal: to graduate from college or university and put their knowledge More »
ESTHER’S INSPIRING STORY In May of this year, Esther was formally hired as a full-time accountant for Moja Tu. What makes this appointment special is that Esther was once a student sponsored by the program. Her story highlights the organization’s impact on the lives of children from impoverished backgrounds and More »
At Moja Tu, we want our students to flourish in every aspect of their lives. But, even more importantly, we want them to be good people. We encourage them to live by three core virtues – generosity, integrity, and fearlessness – and we use every given opportunity to instill these More »
Barbara has been a sponsor with Moja Tu since its inception in 2013. She was drawn to Moja Tu’s mission of providing educational scholarships to students from impoverished backgrounds. We had a moment with her where we discussed all things sponsorship. Where did your interest in philanthropy spring from? I More »
In October, Kenya celebrated Mashujaa Day. Loosely translated, ashujaais a hero. To many students, Kathy Kempff – Moja Tu’s founder and Executive Director – is their hero. She gave them a second chance at education, at life. The students had a few words to say about her, and here is More »
Kelvin’s tenure with Moja Tu goes back to 2013 when the organization was just founded. He is one of our pioneer students, and now, the time has come for him to transition to an alumnus and make the most out of his career. Kelvin’s journey with Moja Tu started out More »
From the moment you meet Wilter, you will realize there’s something different about her. It could be her confidence when she greets you or even her well-measured words when you speak to her. Whatever it is, everyone who knows Wilter will tell you that she is wise beyond her years. More »