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[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

The STTA YCM Alumni Programme Launches!

Earlier this week we invited alumni of the STTA Young Change-Makers Programme to a breakfast meeting to discuss a restructuring of the programme. Particularly, to create further value value not only of the students in the programme but also for the leaders and professionals it produces.

These discussions were fruitful and led to resolutions that will surely push the programme and it's members to further heights. Keep an eye out for further development and follow our official page @STTA Young Change Makers Programme

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

🚨 REMINDER! A Fresh Outlook for the STTA Young Change-Makers Programme Alumni

Don't forget! Join us tomorrow for our (re)launch of the STTA Young Change-Makers Alumni Programme!

We convene at Africa Wildlife Foundation, Karen, from 0900hrs - 1300hrs for an interactive session with students, alumni and partners of the programme to discuss future plans and endeavours, as well as to listen to the young professionals on any ideas they may have for the programme.

It will be a can't miss event and we hope to see you there! #STTA #YCM #STTAYoungChangeMakers #AWF #Youth #Innovation

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

Today @GonaJudy is speaking at Africa Capital Week hosted by Vision 2030 on how responsible capital can be used to reset tourism in Africa for more equitable development in the sector.

Judy says the tourism is skewed in terms of development and an opportunity exists for responsible/green capital to reset the imbalance

[Judy Kepher Gona #TourismConsulting @GonaJudy]

Here is a question for all tourism brands with sustainability labels. Would you pass an impromptu sustainability assessment? How woukd tour perform? If thus questions illuminates "dark" spots tgat need polishing before assessments, then let's talk.

[Judy Kepher Gona #TourismConsulting @GonaJudy]

You may find this useful if you work with communities in tourism and conservation. Equity and proof of consent are not negotiable in community partnerships.

#YourSustainabilityCoach

[Africa Capital Week @AfCW2026]

🔹 Mateyo Lungu - Director - Policy & Market Development, Securities and Exchange Commission (Zambia)
🔹 @GonaJudy - Founder & Director, @STTAKenya

Karibuni to #AfCW2026! 🇰🇪
🏢 Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi | 🗓️ 7–11 September 2026

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

Calling #sttachangemakers alumni and current studentship in partner universities for world tour month connect.

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

What if we all lived a little more like elephants? 🐘

This World Elephant Day 2026, the campaign focus is simple and profound: "Be more like elephants."

Think about it. Elephants are; Deeply empathetic, they comfort each other in distress; Unforgetting - they remember faces, places, and paths for decades; Protective of their herd – they circle the young and vulnerable; and Fiercely loyal – they form bonds that last a lifetime.

Elephants show up for each other. They grieve. They celebrate. They remember. Why can't we emulate these traits as humans?

Today, be more like an elephant. Protect your herd. Remember what matters. Lead with your heart.

And while you're at it, here's how to protect the real elephants:

✅ Support conservation organisations working on the ground in Kenya.
✅ Choose responsible tourism that prioritises elephant welfare.
✅ Speak up against wildlife crime – it crosses borders, and so must our advocacy.

Protect our elephants. Protect our heritage. Protect our Kenya.

#WorldElephantDay #WorldElephantDay2026 #BeMoreLikeElephants #SaveElephants #STTA

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

We showed up here. Have you been here?
#tourism #kenya #nanyuki

[Swahilipot Hub @swahilipothub]

Call for Applications | Changemakers Youth Innovation Fund – Cohort 5
Swahilipot Hub Foundation is looking for young innovators ready to turn ideas into impact!
📅 Deadline: 8th August 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/nmAHY1eiYz
🌐 https://t.co/kc8EbYKxZS
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next cohort of changemakers. Apply today!
#Swahilipot #YouthInnovation #Changemakers #Cohort5

[Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa-Consulting @STTAKenya]

The one step most businesses skip when it comes to building sustainable tourism brands is identifying a framework to guide their journey. This is the most expensive mistake a business can make today because of legislation related to unverified claims. Without a framework, actions risk falling under unverified claims.
Send a DM and lets review your sustainability claims

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

#stta #sttachangemakers #changemakers #youth #Plasticfreejuly #Conservation #tourism #regeneration #skills #competition #plastics #noplastics #choosetorefuse #bringyourownbottle #sustainablefutures

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

Keep an eye out for the award ceremony next week on Tuesday the 28th July 2026.

Give us a follow to keep up to date with all news on the programme!

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

The STTA Young Change-Makers Programme remains committed to supporting our young future leaders of the tourism industry through spaces such as these where ideas can be nurtured, identities formed and futures expanded.

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

A special thanks to @LetsGoTravelKE for their continued partnership within the programme and it's activities, as well as Plastic Free July for their wonderful initiative; and @TakaTakaSol for being a part of the competition's judging panel.

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

A big congratulations to the following Young Change-Makers:
1. Collins Wanjala
2. Maria Gorret Kerubo
3. Elvis Okumu
4. Mutahi Kagwi
5. Ian Wanja

You can read this year's winning entries here: https://t.co/2xB8IQNE1r

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

This year we couldn't abandon the new tradition and held the competition again, opening the doors for more thinkers to express their views around this year theme 'Choose to Refuse'. We received several entries and are happy to announce that we have a new cohort of winners!

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

In partnership with Lets Go Travel Uniglobe we hosted a successful competition that brought us fresh ideas and perspectives from the minds of our young leaders within the programme.

If you missed out on last year's entries you can read them here: https://t.co/xhKaLZ3sLf

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

In 2025 we made a bold decision and introduced the #inkthechange blog competition; where in the month of July we invited our young leaders to write short blogs on their unique experiences and thinkings around plastics within the tourism industry and possible unexplored solutions

[STTA Young Change-Makers Programme @STTAYCM]

2026 Ink The Change Blog Competition winners are here!

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