Over 1,200 students from Machakos, Makueni, and Kajiado counties attended a transformative three-day mentorship program called “The Triad to Success.”

The program strives to teach leadership characteristics, encourage educational achievement, and empower young people.

The initiative targeting to benefit 23,101 pupils nationwide, includes 2,574 refugees from the Dadaab and Kakuma camps, demonstrating its dedication to diversity and social responsibility.

Professor Joyce Agalo, Vice Chancellor of Machakos University, praised Equity Bank for its consistent commitment to providing educational opportunities for poor students, praising Dr. James Mwangi, CEO, for his innovative leadership in this endeavor.

“We applaud Equity Bank and especially the CEO, Dr. James Mwangi for being a visionary and magnanimous man who has enabled less privileged students to get education,” Joyce said.

She addressed the pupils at Mumbuni High School, emphasizing the need to avoid harmful influences, notably drug and substance misuse, which could jeopardize their academic efforts and goals.

Stephen Kalani, Director of Operations at Equity Bank Limited, emphasized the mentorship program’s practical importance in providing students with the skills and information they need to efficiently navigate today’s complex environment. He added that the program is being implemented concurrently in 19 facilities across the country, assuring widespread access and influence.

Equity Bank’s remarkable achievements were further recognized by local government authorities, including the Machakos Education CECM, who commended the program’s transforming impact on participants’ lives. Mutisya, the CECM, revealed that the county government had launched a similar support program, supporting 40 students, and urged other donors to participate in helping less privileged children realize their aspirations.

A Kenyan woman living overseas turned a shipping container into a fashionable home in Machakos County.

The solar-powered residence includes a fire pit, a stunning rooftop patio reachable by spiral steps, and lush plants. The container home also includes an outdoor jacuzzi and a warm, elegantly furnished interior.

Naturalktedy (Edna) showcases the fully furnished one-bedroom property, which features a white façade, rooftop deck, outdoor jacuzzi, and a modern interior. The exterior features a large black porch with a comfortable three-seater lounge chair and a jacuzzi. The porch is connected to the rooftop terrace by a tiny spiral stairway.

The property’s beautiful outdoor space surrounds a handcrafted fire pit that can seat two people staying at the residence, which also functions as an Airbnb. Two huge French doors lead into the residence.

The interior is open-plan, which is designed as a general hangout space. It includes a flat-screen television, table and bedside lamps, and a leather-covered sofa. Next to it is a kitchen that has a full-size sink, a standard cooktop as well as a full-sized refrigerator. It also has pivoting bar stools to maximize space. The bedroom Is adjacent, and it has Nordic bedside lighting and a large closet.

Netizens reacted to the video with admiration for its design.

George Hosea said, “That house is one to die for, absolutely lovely space at a reasonable price.”

Caleb Maangi said, “Good job Edna, a dream home.”

Lily James said, “The house is beautiful but I wish they could have used a glass cubicle for the shower area instead of just leaving it open like that.”