My dear Charlene, today I bless you with a heart full of love, gratitude, and joy. Watching you grow into the beautiful woman you are has been one of my greatest blessings.
A few months ago, we launched our Center of Excellence.
A project we had dreamt about, worked on, and poured ourselves into for many months.
It was such a great honor to host the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, at the center, where we shared the vision and the blueprint we have for the Kenyan young people.
You are a Woman,
A source of strength, wisdom and creation.
A bearer of Courage and endless possibility.
The World is a better place because you are here.
Had a cheerful and robust engagement with my Ugandan grandparents, H.E. President Yoweri Museveni and H.E. First Lady Janet Museveni, in Kampala today.
It was an honour to sit at their feet and learn from their wisdom and experience over the years as I also shared my work on the young people of Kenya, an initiative I will be spreading to other African nations in the near future. Yebare Munonga!
Maama Janet and I welcomed our Muzzukulu, Charlene Ruto and her team. We discussed areas of cooperation and shared interest.
I am pleased that she is investing on the continent. Africa must continue to focus on value addition in order to create jobs and retain wealth within our region.
We also explored ways of strengthening regional collaboration to create more opportunities for our young people.
THE SYSTEM
A lot is said about 'The System'
The system...has failed us...
The system...is corrupt...
What really is this system?
I have had the privilege of serving as a volunteer, intern, employee, entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of @typn_i and @smachs_org and Patron of various organizations
What I realize is that as young people we have the opportunity to CREATE our own systems and structures...CREDIBLE, EFFICIENT, GOOD...that work not only for us, but for generations to come
I have met many who have registered CBOs, NGOs, companies, but more for themselves and their personal gain
What if we thought differently ? What if we saw things differently? That we would want these organizations to serve the greater good rather than a few years of access to rooms or photo ops?
I mean, we are 75% of the population...so you tell me...
Without self leadership, all other forms of leadership suffer. Before you become Founder and CEO of others, be Founder and CEO of your own life, vision and purpose #stolen#gamchangerSaturdays
John 15:16
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit , and that your fruit should remain: that whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, He may give it to you
Blessed week ahead!
There is a profound humility in sharing space with young leaders who are writing the future before your very eyes….. this was my reality sitting with our county student presidents @ACSP_K and partners.
What unfolded in that room went far beyond a standard engagement. It became a sanctuary for honest dialogue and a powerful alignment on the values that define true leadership, governance, and impact.
In their conviction, I found pieces of my own hope ..in their eyes, I saw the promise of tomorrow.
These moments didn’t just inform me… they reaffirmed my deepest vow to nurture visionary, responsible, and solution-oriented leaders right where the seeds of change are sown. As we prepare to continue this journey next week, I carry forward a spirit renewed by our collective purpose and a heart full of possibility.
P.S. To the team and the young leaders thank you for the birthday surprise! You almost had me convinced we were only there to talk policy…. but you caught me completely off guard. My heart is very full!