Enzi seat
KES 10,000
Your place at the gala: an evening with mentors, industry leaders and the young people whose stories you’ve just read.
Reserve your seatThe inaugural Enzi Annual Gala 16 days to go
One mentor.
Generations of ripples.
In 2009 we set out to walk alongside Kenya’s young people. 5,905 mentees later, we are gathering for the first time to honour the mentors who made it possible — and we would love you in the room.
- When
- Friday, 27 November 2026
from 6 PM - Where
- Holiday Inn Hotel
Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi - Dress
- Black tie with a touch
of African elegance
Before the numbers
Behind every number is a young person hoping someone will open a door.
Every year, more than 800,000 young Kenyans enter a job market that cannot absorb them. The problem is rarely talent. It is the missing pieces: belief in themselves, practical skills, networks — and someone in their corner. For 17 years, that someone has been an eMentoring Africa mentor.
Here are three of the people they walked with.
Chapter I Korogocho → Mathare
It started with one mentor.
Maureen Owade grew up in Korogocho, where crime and drug abuse were the norm. Through eMentoring Africa, a mentor walked alongside her and helped her discover her life’s purpose.
Today she co-runs Oasis of Hope in Mathare, where children come every Saturday for a library, youth clubs, business training and psycho-social support. When COVID-19 struck, the centre fed families for three months.
150+children every Saturday
100+families fed through COVID-19
“Just start doing something; the rest will follow.” Maureen Owade
Chapter II 2012 · Githurai → Kenyatta University
Then the mentee became the mentor.
Dr. Fabio Ogachi was teaching at a school in Githurai on an inconsistent, low salary. In 2012, our WEMA graduate work-experience programme helped him build his employability skills, and he landed his first sales and marketing job.
Today he holds a PhD, lectures at Kenyatta University, runs his own wellness consultancy — and mentors young professionals himself.
200+graduates through WEMA so far
“Sometimes, the most powerful way to say thank you is to help someone else begin.”
Chapter III 2016 · Tana River County
Then the ripple went home.
Robert Madubi grew up in Tana River County, where many young people face deep, systemic challenges. In 2016, our Student Leaders Ambassadors Program (SLAP) built his skills in leadership, advocacy and community mobilisation.
Today he leads the Badili Tana Initiative back home, mentoring young people through Jali Dada Mentorship and Badili Youth Clubs. Since late 2025, eMA and Badili Tana have been mentoring together.
400+young people reached in Tana River since late 2025
“Be the person you once needed, in the place you once called home.”
Three stories. Thousands more like them.
17 years of walking with Kenya’s youth.
Founded in 2009 and certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) as a trainer in mentorship and soft skills.
- 5,905+young people mentored
- 17years of work
- 19+communities served
- 25+project partnerships
Alongside partners including KenGen, Huawei, Strathmore University, Pwani University, Zetech University, Samburu Girls Foundation, IEEE Kenya Section, the ICT Authority, KWITU and the David Mahungu Leadership Foundation.
Why Enzi, why now
One evening to thank the past and fund what’s next.
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Honour the mentors
For the first time in 17 years, we pause to thank the hands that lifted generations.
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Launch our 2027 campaign
The first step from 5,905 towards 50,000+ young people by 2032. KES 60,000 supports one young person for a full year.
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Grow the circle
Corporates, diplomats, donors, friends, family and the diaspora — together in one room.
Reserve your seat
Someone once believed in Maureen, Fabio and Robert. This year, it could be you.
Gift a seat
KES 10,000
Sponsor a deserving young person, nominated by eMA, to join the evening and network with industry leaders and mentors.
Gift a seatComing as a team, chama or family? Legacy and Zawadi tables for 8 are KES 100,000. Legacy tables come with a surprise gift — limited tables available. See tables →
Friday, 27 November 2026, from 6 PM · Holiday Inn Hotel, Two Rivers Mall
Questions? Write to Ebby at ebby@ementoringafrica.or.ke