Introduction.

What’s your name? How old are you?

My name is Evelyn Nyakio Ndiritu and I am 30 years old.

What did you study, where?

 I am currently pursuing a Post graduate Diploma in Tax Administration at Kenya School of Revenue Administration. I did my undergraduate degree in Business Management and Information Technology at Kabarak University and an MBA in Strategic Management at Kenyatta University.

 What’s your expertise, ideas and ambitions for a sustainable future/development?

My expertise lies in successfully developing and supporting the implementation of strategic plans, growth-focused operations, maintaining superior partnership relationships, offering tax advice and education. I hope to use this, to champion the achievement of the sustainable development goals with a key focus on SDG 4 through sensitizing the youth to join the vocal training centers and gain skills that are going to improve their livelihoods and in turn contribute towards national economic development.

 What do you do and what motivates you?

 I am a corporate Partnerships Associate therefore primarily responsible for building strategic partnerships with TYC, Utilize leads to establish relationships, do presentations, develop and recommend partnership opportunities for us to be a trusted business partner. To make a positive impact in the youths of Kenya and the continent and to see the young people thrive in the current environment that’s full of many negative things is my everyday motivation.

 What are the challenges you go through?

 Limited resources to carry out programs that will assist in reaching out to the underserved population of youth in our country.

What do you intend to achieve through what you do?

 To establish harmonious relationships with corporates in the country with a key focus of engaging them in our eight thematic areas to achieve our vision (To advance youth-led approaches toward achieving sustainable development, social equity, innovative solutions, community resilience, and transformative change.) I also look forward to reaching out to more youths in the country and beyond and positively transform their lives.

 What difference are you doing to the society at large and what changes do you hope to make in the country?

 Striving to enrich the lives of the young people through equipping them with life and technical skills, sensitizing them on their role in the country, providing a safe space and platform where they can express themselves and showcase their talents and the activities they are engaging in and providing a platform for the corporates to carry out their social responsibilities by partnering with TYC. I hope to see the youth step up and play their role as the new driving force of the country and also engage them in the process of economic development.

 Where do you see yourself in the coming years?

 I see myself as an integral part of TYC community that has helped in its success and growth in terms of new collaborations with the corporate sector to drive the youth agenda and also have sharpened my skills and expertise in corporate partnerships engagement. I look forward to seeing vibrant youths who are well aware of who they are, express themselves confidently and participate in the global sustainable development agendas.

 What is your advice to the youth?

 In a society that tempts you to be arrogant, try be humble. Such an attitude tends to prevent you from developing healthy relationships. Being humble allows you to be open to learning from elders and making adjustment to become a better person. Maintain emotional stability by managing your emotions, thinking before you act because that’s the only way you will avoid making regrettable mistakes in life. Advance your skills every time you get an opportunity because that’s the only way you will remain relevant. The world we are living in keeps evolving so change is inevitable. Lastly, build healthy relationships and networks because that’s what will help navigate in this life and above all pray.