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Empowering Africa’s boldest innovators to build, scale, and transform industries.

[Nailab @thenailab]

We partnered with @UNFPAKen to host 25 young innovators from Kenya + China for a 2-day ideation workshop — guiding them to co-create community-driven solutions to some of today’s most pressing social challenges. @UNFPAChina

🎥 Watch the highlights 👉 https://t.co/yS4AyLu9mL

[Nailab @thenailab]

Our team, with partners @YSW_Kenya + @UNFPAKen, is mapping private sector-led innovation hubs across Kisumu, Nairobi, Turkana, Isiolo + Mombasa to identify the top two in each county best positioned to incubate, accelerate & scale high-potential youth- and women-led innovations.

[Ardha Jabesa Foundation @ardhajabesa2017]

@team from Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW) , in collaboration with Nailab and UNFPA made a courtesy call at Ardha Jabesa offices in Isiolo and conducted an on -site assessment of the Hub's ability to incubate early-stage to growth-stage young entrepreneurs/ innovators, with a focus on young women. The UN Joint Programme on Youth skills, employability and Civic engagement is a 4-year multi – agency programme which aims to increase access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth in Kenya, particularly those facing marginalization in the five counties of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Isiolo, and Turkana Counties.

[Nailab @thenailab]

We mourn the passing of Valerie Waweru, a remarkable leader and cherished member of the Nailab family for eight years, three of which she served as CEO. Her leadership left a lasting mark on Nailab and the wider ecosystem. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.

[Sematime App @Sematime]

"When we started, we had one simple objective, we wanted to make it really easy for schools to communicate with parents, teachers and other stakeholders. Nailab provided us with the launchpad through which our business is anchored on." @thenailab

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[Nailab @thenailab]

Wishing you a happy #MadarakaDay2025! On this day of freedom and self-determination, we’re proud to support innovators and founders developing solutions that drive Kenya’s economic growth and tackle local challenges, empowering communities to lead their own progress. #Innovation

[Nailab @thenailab]

@UNFPAKen @GenesisCare_KE @Kish_Michael01 “This being the first bootcamp I've ever attended, I walked away with a valuable lesson on customer segmentation. I now understand my target audience better and can tailor my messaging and strategies to connect more effectively with each group.” — @SharonMutende @UNFPAKen

[Nailab @thenailab]

We are honored to partner with @UNFPAChina and @UNFPAKen to host a 2-day learning and ideation workshop. This marks the second youth exchange program, creating an open market for knowledge-sharing between innovators from Kenya and China to co-create solutions that drive impact.

[Nailab @thenailab]

@UNFPAKen @GenesisCare_KE "Learning how to pitch at the Kenya–China Youth Innovation Exchange bootcamp will be essential as I fundraise for my innovation to grow our work raising awareness about FGM—so no more girls are forced to undergo it or die during childbirth." @Kish_Michael01 @UNFPAKen

[Nailab @thenailab]

From the Nailab family to yours, wishing you a joyful Easter filled with love, laughter, and beautiful moments.
#HappyEaster #HappyEaster2025

[Nailab @thenailab]

We exist to support innovators and entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and funding they need to build scalable, impact-driven businesses. It was an honor to guide 25 brilliant minds from Kenya & China as they refined ideas & co-created solutions for their communities.

[UNFPA in Kenya @UNFPAKen]

In partnership with @UNFPAKen, @thenailab hosted young innovators from @UNFPAChina alongside Kenyan innovators for an ideation workshop.

The workshop fostered cross-country learning, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and problem-solving around common social challenges.

[Nailab @thenailab]

We would like to thank all our partners @JapaninKenya, @UNFPAKen, @AfDB_Group, @YSW_Kenya and Resilient Futures for making this journey possible.

[Nailab @thenailab]

Join us live for the "Let's Hack Climate Change" Hacklab Pitch Event!

14 young innovators will pitch their innovative #ClimateChange & #ReproductiveHealth solutions before a panel of 5 judges for a shot at $5,000 in seed funding + mentorship.

Tune in: https://t.co/nHkixxcGEa

[Nailab @thenailab]

From AI-powered sign language interpretation to biodegradable sanitary pads, meet the 14 innovators from the Let's Hack #ClimateChange Hacklab 2024! Learn how their healthcare innovations are strengthening #ClimateResilience in marginalized communities.
🔗 https://t.co/289WDBfY4p

[Nailab @thenailab]

@EO_GSEA Meet @gabumwaingo, founder of @EcoPrints_ and a finalist in the @EO_GSEA 2024/25 Kenya program! By upcycling plastic waste into affordable, eco-friendly 3D printing filament, EcoPrints tackles high import costs while supporting #STEM education through print-on-demand services.

[Nailab @thenailab]

The 2024-2025 @EO_GSEA Kenya competition has officially begun! Today top student entrepreneurs, mentored by Kenya's top business leaders, are set to pitch their innovative ventures for a chance to pitch at the global finals for up to $100,000. Stay tuned for updates!

[Nailab @thenailab]

Meet Trevor Atela, founder & CEO of SolgenH2 and a finalist in the @EO_GSEA 2024/25 Kenya program! By storing excess solar energy as hydrogen, his innovation ensures hospitals in remote areas have reliable electricity, providing essential services for marginalized populations.