Getting to know the Team - Teddy Gwadiva – Technical Officer Camara Education Kenya What’s one memorable moment you’ve had while working here? There have been many memorable moments, but this one holds a special place in my heart. It was the day I had a sit-down with then CEO, Aidan, to discuss an overview of the internship programme, a conversation that felt like a make-or-break moment. The future of the programme was on the line; it could either continue or come to a halt depending on how that meeting went. I remember walking in with my notebook and a whole file full of records from the interns we’d worked with so far. But to my surprise, the CEO glanced at them, gently put them aside, and simply said, “Tell me about the internship.” No one was taking notes. It was just me, the story, and my delivery. I poured my heart into that conversation, sharing everything I could, the challenges, the impact, the potential. The real test, however, came afterward. He told me to summarise everything and send it to him the next morning. That night, I barely slept, cross-checking every detail, trying to make sure I captured it all accurately. I even titled the document "Thinking Out Loud with the CEO" Thankfully, it all went well. When we met next, we weren’t talking about reports or strategy, we were discussing football. That shift said everything. What made it even more significant was the timing, this was just after COVID-19, a period when many organisations in Kenya were shutting down. In fact, we had initially thought the management visit might be to wind up operations here. But that day turned out to be a defining moment, not just for the internship programme, but for me too. If you could describe Camara in three words, what would they be? Empowering, Transformative & Forward-thinking. What’s your favourite quote or saying that inspires your work? “We all benefit by having young people exposed to the way things are done.” (fb)

ICT Club Members Take Their First Steps into Coding with CodeJIKA! Last September, Camara Education Kenya installed the CodeJIKA coding curriculum in all participating schools. The self-paced, step-by-step programme introduces students to front-end web development through three engaging modules. ICT club members dove into Module One, learning how to create their first interactive landing pages using HTML and CSS. Guided by their teachers and club coordinators, many students were thrilled to take their first steps into programming, an experience that could shape their future career paths. ICT clubs welcome all students with a passion for technology, coding, and digital skills, providing a supportive environment where teachers help keep learners on track and engaged with hands-on projects. This early exposure to coding is not just about learning a language, it’s about building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will last a lifetime. (fb)