Key Facts:
Girls in Class: 40
Skills trained: Doing a full glam make-up using inspirational pictures, perfecting eyebrows, adjusting make-up to different skin types, relaxing neck massage, facial treatments and skin care, application of acrylic powder, french style manicure and pedicure, crocheting bags, making friendship bracelets, and much more...!
Cooked meals daily: 80 (including babies fed daily with porridge and special welfare support for girls living in extreme poverty conditions)
Babies looked after, daily average: 19
Mentors visited: Kris Baby, Influencer* Jane Gitiche, Finance and Investment Coach* Martinette Godden, Dance Instructor* Kate the Actresse* Achieng Odinda, Creative Artist* Toni Kamau, Film Producer and Writer* Brenda Wangui, Beauty Specialist and Digital Marketer* Gladys and her Beauty Artist Friends from Serenity Spa and many more Friends of Teeange Mums Empowerment showed up to share skills, wisdom and hope with our young mothers and girls <3
Newsletter
Nb2/2025: July-Sept
Keep mind and body happy through movements
Facials and deep skin care
Special Moments:
Speaking on the root causes of Teenage Pregnancy: We had a wonderful day with the community although the topics were not only easy. On September 6th we hosted some friends at Dandora community hall and invited college students and other teenage girls. We shared our stories of how we found ourselves where we are now… with a baby in a tight spot, with little support…most importantly, we shared what forced us in these situations: lack of courage and empowerment to say no, lack of knowledge on contraception, lack of support from home… If you want to know more and also engage in a conversation with us, come to our graduation on the 28th of November!
Financial Literacy training at Kenya Women’s and Children’s Wellness Center: We were so happy to be trained by KWCWC on financial literacy! The two day training was very helpful and inspiring for our participants on how to manage income, plan a small business and handle future salaries. But also just the fact to be out of Dandora and enjoy the spacious and accommodating facilities of KWCWC was a great highlight for our participants and their babies! Asante Sana for the overall great experience!
Break the silence
Follow us on Tik-Tok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMAHA2236/
and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16U3fuwGdH/?mibextid=wwXIfr and exchange with us on how to best break the taboo around periods and menstrual hygiene. The discussions are heated!
Special Thanks for their continued support in many forms goes to Ridgeways Baptist Church! Also a big Asante to Flavia Tschanz who keeps making us smile with the special bracelet that she designed to support Teenage Mums Empowerment: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ926uqhCg/?igsh=bTB2eWg2M24wdmw=
Nails Tech Class
Get to know:
Margaret Nyambura
I am a 29-year-old mother of two and
the GBV & Welfare Officer
at Teenage Mums Empowerment (TME).
As a beneficiary of the TME program,
I first joined in 2023 seeking help.
Now I am part of the leaders team.
In my role, I support survivors of all kinds of abuse, so they can have access to medical care, report their cases, find safe shelter and return to school if possible. I also oversee participant welfare, ensuring girls and their babies receive meals, training tools, food aid and housing when needed. We have around five GBV-survivors per month who seek our help. Many of our girls need my support, but also many cases come from the community to us.
Having once walked the same journey, I am passionate about empowering survivors and walking with them toward healing and independence. I also support our founder, Njeri Kabiru, in strengthening TME’s mission.
Outside work, I love gospel music, dancing with my children, and watching drama series. My dream is to continue holding the hands of many more girls as they achieve their dreams.
Karibu!
See you all at our Graduation November 28th!
Starting at 11am in Dandora, Phase 3, culminating with a Gala Dinner at Tobriana Hotel in Ridgeways!
Special Visit & Mentorship Session
Saturday, 9th August 2025
On Saturday 9th August 2025, Teenage Mums Empowerment had the great honor of hosting
Kate the Actress (Catherine Kamau), together with her wonderful friends Queen Gathoni and Milan-Milly.
The day was filled with warmth, laughter, and inspiration as the girls received powerful words of encouragement during the mentorship session. Kate the Actress and her friends shared life experiences, advice and motivation.
We are deeply grateful for the food and thoughtful gifts that were generously brought for the girls. These acts of kindness made the day even more memorable and impactful.
We also extend heartfelt appreciation to @_KrisBabyy, who was inspired by Kate the Actress and paid a visit to encourage the girls. Your presence and support truly added joy and value to the session.
From all of us at Teenage Mums Empowerment thank you, @kate_actress, @queengathoni , Milan-Milly and @_krisbabyy for uplifting and standing with our young mums.
Karibu tena!
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Milan and @queengathoni with @krisbabyy with our girls
@kate_actress with the Teenage Mums Empowerment Team
@kate_actress with the Founder Njeri Kabiru. Asante for the Food and Gifts.
A New Beginning:
Welcoming Cohort 2 - June 2025!
We are thrilled to announce the start of our second cohort of the 2025 skills training program! Classes officially kicked off this Tuesday, bringing together an inspiring group of teen mums and teen school dropouts who are ready to rewrite their stories.
57 girls enrolled by end of June 2025. Many girls are under 17 years of age.
The positive energy and dreams that filled our space this week have been truly heartwarming. These young women have taken a bold step towards building brighter futures for themselves and their children.
As they embark on this 5-month journey of learning, growth and empowerment, we look forward to supporting them every step of the way — nurturing skills, confidence and hope. Karibu!!
Newsletter
Nb1/2025: January - March
Having fun while discovering new talents during mentorship sessions.
Topics discussed: Mental health, Psychological support for GBV-Survivors, Routing yourself in Christ, Consent, Mindfulness, Singing, Breathing Exercises, Dancing, Goal setting, Acceptance, Perseverance, Personal and Professional Growth, thriving in Male Dominated Businesses, and many more…
Get to know:
Hi, I'm Cindy, 21 years old, a proud mother and the Nails Trainer at Teenage Mums Empowerment.
I'm passionate about empowering women through my skills, helping them feel confident and beautiful.
I love reading books as they allow me to escape into different worlds, and I'm always eager to explore new places through travel, which inspires me to learn more and grow.
I truly believe in the power of self-care, and that's why I'm dedicated to teaching others how to care for themselves.
One of my favorite quotes is: "You are stronger than you think." It's a reminder to always push forward, no matter the challenge. I'm also a big fan of music, and my go-to song is Majority by Moses Bliss — it always lifts my mood! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones and discovering new experiences. I'm thrilled to be part of this!
Special Moments:
Community Engagement Event on Valentine’s day:
Special Thanks:
A heartfelt Thank you to everyone who donated at the beginning of the year! At this moment in time, it is always particularly hard for us to mobilize resources.
A big ASANTE GOES TO THE SWISS COMMUNITY WHO DONATED on Valentine's day and who contributed with essential material for our content creation class!
Your support allowed us to enhance the learning environment and the quality of our lessons substantially!
Keep tight until June!
For more information in the meantime, join the club of friends of teenage mums empowerment https://forms.gle/42e9HhkYuG3TdJcU6 and follow our founder, Njeri Kabiru on Facebook.
In need of customized gift bags? Teenage Mums Empowerment can produce it according to your taste.
Not only beauty make-up is taught: The girls also learn how to model wounds for filmsets or Halloween.
Key Facts:
Girls in Class: 38
Skills trained: Crocheting, making gift bags, gel nail application techniques, eyebrows shaping, full glam make-up look, Art make-up, online appearance, privacy settings, and many more!
Cooked meals daily: 80 (including 26 babies fed daily with porridge and special welfare support for girls living in extreme poverty conditions)
Babies looked after: 15
Mentors visited: Leah Karuri, Psychologist. Balozi Jenny, Radio News Anchor. Peter Nduati, Reverend. Zep, Yoga Teacher. Monica Adhiambo, Education Program Specialist at Canon, Sharon Babu, Singer and Songwriter. Grace aka the Barber Queen. Faridah Khamis, Entrepreneur and Digital Taxi Driver. The Ladies’ Ministry of Ridgeways Baptist Church and the trio from EPIONE Health. Thank you all for fostering our growth.
Good to know:
You can now join the Friends of Teenage Mums Empowerment Club! Get regular updates and exclusive insight into our activities. Sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/42e9HhkYuG3TdJcU6 and donate Ksh.1000 per month.
After one month of class, our girls introduced themselves to the neighborhood.
Together with partners from Dandora, the Maono Africa Community Center, MSF, Car Wash Munish, Mathe’s Restaurant and Sammy’s DJ Mix, we spent a day outside sharing moments of joy and kindness.
We were especially delighted by the support shown by our chief guest of honor, the Senior Chief Runo. His words of encouragement that being pregnant at a young age does not mean you have no future. “I’ve finally felt part of the community again, and not excluded” one of our participants summarized the day.
International Women’s day:
Grace aka the Barber Queen inspired us with her story on international Women’s day. Not only does she work in a completely male dominated field, she even owns her own barber shop in CBD and continues supporting the underprivileged by shaving homeless people in the streets of Nairobi every Wednesday. “By showing up for yourself and your goals, everything is possible” reminded Grace who herself also had a child with 17 years.
Goodbye-picture with influencer and shop-owner, Barber Queen (center), after a stimulating mentoring session.
Invitation to Ridgeways Baptist Church:
The founder, Njeri Kabiru was invited to share her journey during the 37 years anniversary celebrations of Ridgeways Baptist Church.
The teen moms as well as the team of teenage mums empowerment were welcomed warmly; “May God thunder also in your life to rain away the sinister forces and to erect the stone of Ebenezer” the pastor preached.
Warming-up during morning devotion with founder Njeri Kabiru.
More News about us...
NTV Kenya: Young teenage mothers open up on their journeys of hope | Your World
https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/528083-kenyan-women-school-uniforms-raise-placards-thika-road-drive-teen-pregnancies/
Embrace social media…cautiously
https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/embrace-social-media-cautiously--4747514#story
For more impressions, visit Njeri Kabiru's Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/@caatherinenjeri/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Kenyan Women in School Uniforms Raise Placards Along Thika Road in Drive Against Teen Pregnancies
https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/528083-kenyan-women-school-uniforms-raise-placards-thika-road-drive-teen-pregnancies/
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