Mekatilili was founded with a shared belief in creative learning and giving young people the confidence to create and build. From the beginning, the goal was to create learning opportunities where participants could experiment, solve real problems, develop new skills and see themselves as capable makers and innovators.

Inspired by the confidence, ambition and audacity of Mekatilili wa Menza, the program has always been about more than ideas alone. It’s about nurturing the people behind them, giving them the tools, encouragement and freedom to try and learn.