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16/02/2025

15/02/2025

Unlocking Futures: The 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festival & Talent Extravaganza

After years of guided education, many students finishing Form Four feel lost—especially those who don’t qualify for university or college. They suddenly face the challenge of deciding their next steps in a rapidly changing world. For students with talents in areas like art, music, sports, and tech, this uncertainty is even greater, as traditional career paths often overshadow their creative potential.

The 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festival & Talent Extravaganza Organized by ACTT Digital Media, this year-long program kicks off with a summit from February 25th to 27th, 2025, at the University of Nairobi and virtually. The festival is designed to guide, inspire, and empower students—whether they are headed for higher education, technical training, or the workforce.

Why This Festival Matters This isn’t just a one-time event—it’s a year-long initiative addressing the challenges Form Four leavers face. Students will gain essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, along with tailored career guidance. For those with talents in creative fields, the festival offers mentorship and resources to help turn their skills into successful careers.

In Kenya, where opportunities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are growing, the festival emphasizes that all career paths—whether university, TVET, or direct entry into the workforce—are respected and supported.

A Modern, Inclusive Experience The hybrid format allows students from across Kenya to participate through live sessions and interactive workshops. Schools, community centers, and homes can host Watch Parties to create shared learning experiences. On-demand content ensures everyone can access the festival, making it inclusive and accessible.

What’s in It for Students? Students will engage with industry professionals, explore career options, and gain practical knowledge through workshops on grant applications, CV writing, interview skills, and more. The Talent Extravaganza provides a platform for creative students to showcase their abilities and connect with mentors. Additionally, students interested in technical skills will learn about the demand for TVET training and how it can lead to rewarding careers. There are also opportunities to explore emerging fields like creative tech, digital media, and game development.

A Holistic Approach to Career Guidance The festival covers a wide range of career paths, from traditional professions to creative industries and entrepreneurship. It helps students prepare for a rapidly evolving job market by providing personalized mentorship and practical skills.

For Parents, Schools, and Businesses Parents will learn how to support their children as they navigate career choices. Schools can align their guidance programs with the CBC goals by incorporating the festival’s content. Businesses can sponsor scholarships, internships, and apprenticeships, helping shape the next generation of professionals and creatives in Kenya.

Why This Event Is Timely. With over 65% of recent high school graduates uncertain about their career paths, this festival fills a critical gap by providing practical guidance and mentorship.

How You Can Get Involved
● Register to Attend: Visit www.mentorship.co.ke to secure your spot.
● Host a Watch Party: Schools and organizations can create shared learning experiences.
● Sponsor the Festival: Partner with ACTT Digital Media to support this initiative and make a lasting impact on Kenya’s youth.

The 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festival & Talent Extravaganza is more than an event—it’s a movement to equip Kenya’s youth with the tools they need to unlock their futures. Don’t miss out—visit www.mentorship.co.ke to learn more.

You're on the verge of an exciting new chapter filled with endless opportunities! Whether you're dreaming of a professional career, exploring technical roles, or ready to dive into the creative world, we're here to guide you. This festival offers valuable mentorship and career advice tailored to you...

14/02/2025

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2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.

Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

14/02/2025

Soft Skills

If you have ever owned a Chihuahua or watched YouTube Videos and shorts about those small dogs, you know they are called the demons from hell. Small do, devil personality. It is not their fault. Like all dogs, they need training and a firm hand from their owners. But because we are human, chihuahua humans treat their dogs like small babies. They baby them. As a result, the tiny demons develop what is called a Napoleon Complex and become a terror to everyone but their very owner. Why?

Well, because they were not properly socialised, they were not trained and they were kept in pockets by their ‘selfish’ owners who treat them like toys than dogs. For context, think of the training that goes into big dogs like German Shepards or even the now, increasingly popular Belgian Malinois, which is training to achieve its best. Their innate skills utilised to the core. The Border Collie that herds your sheep or the Retriever or the Lab or even the Rottie that raises your kids. Our focus on soft skills is to sharpen you innate skills so that, in future, you don’t become a terror, the devil’s dog of your workplace or worse, your family. In other words, no matter your personality, you should know yourself well enough to know how to manage yourself so you don’t develop a napoleon complex!

And just like that, we have our first assignment: what is your personality type? And if you don’t know your personality because (a) you are most likely under 25, so your brain and personality are still growing or (b) you have done so many studies that you don’t exactly know… then write down what you like the people around you to behave when dealing with you and we will build on that next week!

FAQs on soft skills: What the best soft skills for any career? What careers are suited for introverts, extrovert? What is the difference between shy and lack of confidence? Why is arrogance and low selt-esteem so hard to differentiate?

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.
Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

14/02/2025

The story goes like this, give a person fish and they will depend on you forever. But teach a person to fish, and they will become great fishermen. There is a subtle, but distinct difference between these two things. One is so good and feels so good because it has that instant benefit.

The second is so good, but and sounds like a good idea because every human desires the freedom to fend for themselves and not become dependent. A victim. This applies to mentorship, as well. We can choose to bring you inspiring quotes and fancy-labelled gifts to inspire you to be good and it will feel so good; or we can choose to bring you insightful quads and fascinating brain teasers to fortify your brain muscles so you can begin to function as an independent person in your life and career.

If you are looking for inspiration and gifted amusement, unlike this post and don’t follow us. We are not that kind of a place. If you want to become the person you think and dream and hope you can become, well, keep it here and remember to register at www.mentorship.co.ke for weekly mentorship bundles.
We encourage followers to share their understanding of being empowered in the mentorship space so we can take that into account.

FAQ form: what is mentorship? What is in the weekly mentorship bundle?

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.

Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

14/02/2025

"Hey, Class of 2024! Congratulations on completing your KCSE exams! You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to take the next big step toward your future. But here’s the question: What’s next? Right?

We’ve got the answer for you! Join us at the 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festival & Talent Extravaganza, happening from 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi—or join us online from anywhere!

Whether you’re planning to go to university, join a vocational training program, or dive straight into the job market, this festival is designed just for YOU… Because, no matter your career path, you deserve guidance and support to be successful; and that’s a fact!

Here’s what’s in store for you: Structured Career Mentorship: Get one-on-one guidance from professionals in fields like medicine, engineering, business, arts, media, sports, and even direct to work jobs, and more.

Talent to Career: Learn how to turn your passion—whether it’s music, art, sports, or creative tech like gaming, film, or graphics—into a sustainable career.
Skill Building: Gain essential skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that employers, universities and colleges, and all workplaces are looking for.

Exclusive Opportunities: Access scholarships, internships, and apprenticeships to jumpstart your career or training! And that’s not all! When you register, you’ll unlock a 12-month mentorship program to guide you every step of the way. Because mentorship isn’t a one-day event—it’s a journey to help you thrive in your future!

Here’s how you can join: In-Person Attendance: Be part of the action at the University of Nairobi for KES 10,500 or Virtual Attendance: Join online from anywhere for just KES 650! Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded peers, explore your career options, and take the first step toward building the future you’ve always dreamed of.

Register now at www.mentorship.co.ke and let’s unlock your potential together!
Got questions? Call or text us on WhatsApp at 0722 123 015.
Your future starts here—see you at the Mentorship Festival!"

14/02/2025

To all the Form Four Leavers class of 2024...You are my ride-or-die. Here's to being your emergency contact for the rest of your career mentorship lives, darlings. Happy Valentines 2025.

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.

Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

14/02/2025

Announcing the upcoming form four leavers mentorship festival and talent extravaganza.

What to expect for the coming 9 days: Daily posts to nurture you so you can be able to fully take and benefit from the festival. We will focus on the mentors, soft skills, talent, professional development, craft mastery and of course, the jobs of tomorrow. In the first day, we will feature these every three hours but in the second day, we will give it a a 27/7 marathon so you can not only know yourself, but also know what to expect from your instructors, mentors, continued education and best of all, what to expect from the real world!

Whether or not you plan to attend, register with us for a weekly bundle of these instructions so you can become a fortified form four leaver, not just someone with wished and hopes in their head! Registration page @ www.mentorship.co.ke

FAQ form: when is the festival? How can I register? When can I pay? Benefits for early bird registration.

13/02/2025

Talent:
Just a few years go, the phrase was 15-minutes of fame. This, meant that talent or fame - which is seen as many as the ultimate benefit of talent - would require 15 minutes of continuous exposure. This was not easy back then - with a few television and radio stations to work with and also, with such superstars, fame was hard to come. Now, the bar is appears even lower.

A simple 10-second clip can go viral and voila, you are famous. However, the space is different because almost everyone has the same 5-6 platforms to explore and exposé themselves. Statistically, going viral and getting famous is even more difficult today than before.

And sure, you may say we have more people, but since you are still fresh off school - do the math: factor in more screens, more screen-time today versus the past. Good? Great! That is how talent work, or rather the talent we traditionally consider talent or most dream about. While this may serve to discourage or motivate you - depending on other factors, remember that more bands make money off life performances off the talent and still live great. In other words, they are musicians and while they cannot belt it like Freddie Mercury, they can hold the beat and their singing voice is great.

This is the reality of talent - any talent. Art, sports, music, performance and in between. Once you know this, then you wont go in blind. But also, you will begin to ask the right question. Like, how to win in this game where there is only one winner from 10 million!

We Invite followers to submit what thy think their talent is, and if they think they are good enough that we can showcase it here.

FAQs: What is the Talent Extravaganza during the festival? How will ACTT Media showcase these talents? How can my talent be shown/featured?

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.
Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

12/02/2025

This is not a form one girl holding an umbrella during culture day. It is the pretty Ms. Monica Buchichi, the Senior Principal of St Mary's Girls Mumias in Kakamega County. She's my good friend.

Africa Center for Technology Transfer-ACTT Digital Media always tell Principals that once in a while it's good to do something that brings you closer to your students e.g wearing their uniform even if its once in a term to surprise them or also eating with them in the dining hall even if its once in a year.

In high school, it's the little things that matter.
Students will forget all the things you said in the assembly, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Ms. Monica Buchichi has been shortlisted for the position of the Best Principal, Extracounty Girls School. Voting opens soon.

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi.

Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

12/02/2025

After documenting life of a Principal in retirement, ACTT Digital Media is ready to bring you all documentaries coming from our high schools in readiness for CBC grade 10 admission....

These will be shown during the 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi

Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

12/02/2025

Unveiling Mr. Tito Serem, a teacher of Chemistry who doubles up as Chief Editor Trumpet Magazine, a publication of Kapsabet Boys that is competing under the National Boys School category...The featured schools include Kapsabet Boys, Maranda High, Butula School, Maseno School, Kisii School, Kabianga High School and Nyambaria High School.

The winner in this category will be unveiled during the 2024 Form Four Leavers mentorship slated for 25th to 27th February 2025.

All chief editors of schools magazines are expected in Nairobi for this auspicious occasion on 27th February 2025. We extend invitation to all chief editors from all the schools across Kenya to come for a capacity building in schools communication and Talents and Cultural days ex*****on.

All 2024 Form Four Leavers are invited to participate in this event. Virtual participation is Ksh. 650 only while in-person participation (limited) is Ksh. 10,500. Mpesa Paybill Number: 4149355 Account: Mentorship.

Registration is now open @ www.mentorship.co.ke

11/02/2025

Grade 9 students being mentored...

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025. Live from University of Nairobi

Register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

11/02/2025

2024 was a great!

We have just looked at the results in detail for Elgeyo Marakwet County KCSE.

3,279 students to University - highest transition to university!

We saw 10% improvement from 2023 results.

We have seen an increase of As and A - to 78 from 68 (14.7% increase)

The overal county means score in 2023 was 3.77 and this year we saw 4.1795 ( 10.86% increase).

Just writing to appreciate efforts and the work schools did, principals, mentors, teachers, partners ….

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi .

Register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

11/02/2025

Photography by Africa Center for Technology Transfer-ACTT Digital Media organizers of 2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi

Register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

10/02/2025

UPDATE: Yvonne Okwara Matole, born on March 16, 1983, in Nairobi, Kenya, is a distinguished journalist with over 17 years of experience in radio and television. She currently serves as a Senior News Anchor and Editor in charge of Research and Planning at Citizen TV, East Africa's leading television channel. Yvonne attended Kianda High School and later pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). She is also a graduate of the Bloomberg Africa Leadership Initiative Media Fellowship.

Her media career began at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), where she hosted a children's show. She later worked at Hot 96 FM before joining the Nation Media Group through QFM and QTV. She then moved to Kenya Television Network (KTN) before taking on her current role at Citizen TV. Throughout her career, Yvonne has moderated several high-profile panels and debates, including the Kenyan Presidential Debates in 2017 and 2022. She has engaged with global leaders such as Melinda Gates, former IMF Deputy Managing Director Min Zhu, and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima.

Beyond journalism, Yvonne is a media consultant for Kenya’s National Defence College and serves on the ENACTUS Business Advisory Council. She is married to Andrew Matole, a veterinary surgeon. Her dedication to journalism and her contributions to public discourse have established her as a leading figure in Kenyan media.

2024 Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi. Form Four Leavers are asked to register @ www.mentorship.co.ke

10/02/2025

Sponsored Announcement.

Education Consultative Meeting-Eldoret and Home Edition.

Let us meet on Wednesday 12th February at KMTC Iten for an indepth engagement together with our School Principals, BOMs,Ministry of Education Team and County Leaders.

Welcome all and let us have joint efforts in improving Education in EMC.

Let this information reach out far and wide .

10/02/2025

Are you a form four leaver class of 2024? Has your school ever worked with ACTT Digital Media or is your school having something eunique that impacted you during the four year period from form one to form four?

Spot this car on the road and claim your ticket now... Each partnering school gets one ticket for in-person and 5 tickets for virtual..

Form Four Leavers Mentorship Festivals and Talents Extravaganza between 25th to 27th February 2025 at the University of Nairobi

Register @ www.mentorship.co.ke