Written By Monica Makali
Boresha NGO, in collaboration with Usawa NGO, has rolled out a national data collection initiative — and it’s putting Kenyan youth at the heart of the mission.
In Machakos County alone, over 100 young people are undergoing intensive training to gather and analyze data from schools.
Speaking during the training, Boresha CEO Mary Mutula emphasized that Kenya’s education reforms must be informed by grassroots data, not guesswork.
“This is about making sure every shilling spent on education truly reaches the learner,” she said.
But beyond improving policy, the initiative is also proving to be a powerful tool for youth empowerment. For many participants, the program is their first formal opportunity to build employable skills.
“I never imagined I’d be part of something that shapes national policy,” said Emanuel Kitheka, one of the trainees. “Now I’m learning, earning, and contributing to my country.”
The program is currently active in several counties, with more scheduled in the coming weeks.
By equipping youth with data collection skills, Boresha and Usawa hope to create a movement that puts facts before politics — and learners before bureaucracy.
