In the heart of Samburu County, a transformation is brewing. It is a movement led by the youth, for the youth, and it is called Ubunifu.

At The Brilliant Feminine, we believe that empowerment isn’t a single act—it is a holistic shield. For a young woman in Maralal to truly thrive, she needs more than just a job; she needs safety. She needs more than just a computer; she needs the health and agency to use it.

This April, we are launching our most ambitious project yet: The Ubunifu Cohort Program 2026.

The Challenge We Face

Despite the rapid growth of Kenya’s “Silicon Savannah,” many in Samburu remain on the wrong side of the digital divide. For young women, this gap is often widened by the shadow of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), period poverty, and harmful traditional practices like FGM.

We asked ourselves: How do we build a future where our youth are both tech-savvy and safe?

The Ubunifu Solution: A Three-Pillar Approach

“Ubunifu” (Innovation) is a 6-month intensive journey for 80 participants. We aren’t just teaching skills; we are building resilience through three critical pillars:

  1. Digital Literacy (The Digital Sword): We are setting up a mobile lab with 40 laptops to teach everything from basic computer navigation to digital entrepreneurship. In today’s economy, a laptop is the greatest tool for financial independence.
  2. Health & Rights (The Knowledge Shield): Through expert-led sessions, we are breaking the silence on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). We tackle Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) head-on, providing dignity kits so that no girl misses a day of training because of her period.
  3. Tactical Empowerment (The Physical Shield): In a unique twist, our afternoons are spent on the mats. We use martial arts not just for physical self-defense, but to build the “internal muscle” of confidence, discipline, and mental strength.

Our Roots in Samburu

As a youth-led Community Based Organization (CBO), The Brilliant Feminine is rooted in the community. Whether it’s driving climate action or preserving our traditional knowledge through sports, our goal is to ensure that the progress of Samburu doesn’t leave our culture or our women behind.

We Can’t Do This Alone

To reach 80 participants and provide them with the laptops, safety gear, and nutrition they need, we need your help. Our goal is to raise KES 4,113,500 ($32,908.00 USD) to fully fund this cohort.

Your contribution—whether it’s the cost of one dignity kit or a full laptop—directly equips a young person in Samburu with the tools to change their life.

Are you ready to be a part of the shield?

👉 DONATE TO THE UBUNIFU COHORT PROGRAM HERE

Every donation goes directly toward equipment, facilitators, and participant welfare. Together, we are building a safer, more brilliant Samburu.