Ubuntu Development Solution

07/05/2026

🌍 Calling all social entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa! 🌍

Big news! The Kuza Social Enterprise III Project information session is here, and YOU’re invited. 🚀

Join us for an interactive session where we’ll break down everything the project offers and answer YOUR burning questions. 💡

✅ Whether you're for-profit OR non-profit: yes, both are welcome!
✅ If you're for-profit, remember: profits matter, but social impact comes first. 💚

📅 Date: Thursday 14 May
⏰ Time: 16:00–17:00 EAT; 15:00–16:00 CAT; 14:00–15:00 WAT
📍 Where: Google Meet
🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/pqe-bxkn-cib

Don’t miss this chance to level up your social impact journey. Tag a founder who needs to see this! 👇🔥

06/05/2026

Exciting News! 😎

Henceforth, our men will wear laqo – bold, authentic, and comfortable innerwear for the modern African man. 🇰🇪

Ubuntu Development Solution is very proud of Taqo Laqo having partnered with them to develop the business plan and conducting market research.

👉 Check out the product in the media below 👇 and place your order via the link in the comments.

Represented by our team, last week on Thursday's Taqo Launch was a night of action. Our heartfelt admiration goes to Taqo Laqo founder Decimar Ogutu for turning her creative idea into this milestone. Many say, few do! And this came just when Africa needed more female innovators. Something more exciting about the brand, beyond jobs and income, 1% of revenue goes to support our creative industry.

We remain committed to promoting local innovations as a pathway to boosting our economy. From consumer to producer economy, how amazing!

27/04/2026

🚀 Exciting News! Applications Now Open for Kuza Social Enterprises Programme – Cohort III

Are you a dedicated Founder or Co-founder of a social enterprise looking to sustain your organization and scale your impact?

Kuza is a structured, hands-on capacity-building programme designed specifically for you. Through a practical, real-world approach, we equip participants with the skills and tools to thrive in key areas:

✅ Strategic Planning

✅ Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

✅ Financial Management

✅ Organizational Systems & Structures

✅ Integrating Digital Tools & AI to enhance efficiency and scale impact

By the end of the programme, you will walk away with a clear, actionable 3‑year strategic plan and practical implementation tools to support ex*****on and long‑term sustainability.

Programme Details:

Investment: Kshs 30,000 / USD 250

Application Period: April 27 – June 5, 2026

Programme Duration: June 8 – September 30, 2026

Register here to participate:
👉 https://forms.gle/a3SuhEW4B3vkChiU6

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 0713022021

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Last week, we successfully concluded the co-creation process for the Scholars Council Leadership Development project- a journey that began with research and transitioned into virtual co-creation, culminating in an impactful in-person workshop. The two-day event, held in Kigali served as a dynamic platform for Mastercard Foundation Scholars to develop actionable solutions aimed at advancing transformative leadership within their Scholars Council. Using human-centered design and design thinking, Scholars moved through stages of empathizing, brainstorming, and solution design- all while drawing on insights from the research findings and virtual co-creation outputs.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the Scholars team who were represented by under the leadership of . They brought their A-game to every conversation, demonstrating unwavering passion for leadership and pouring their creativity into designing innovative solutions for what lies at the heart of their experience- the Scholars Council.

The co-creation workshop was expertly facilitated by the Design Thinking consultant, Esther Neema, with dedicated support from Wangalwa Musa and Dr Sarah Musau. Musa, Youth Leadership Development Curriculum development Consultant who was representing the curriculum development team (the end users of the co-creation outputs), ensured that the solutions were contextually relevant and ready for full adoption. Dr. Sarah, the Inclusion Consultant, delivered a stellar presentation on Inclusion in Action- ensuring every solution was designed with inclusivity at its core, especially concerning gender, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and refugee and displaced persons, factors that shape Scholars dynamics.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our implementing partner, , led by and led by . Josiah and his team worked tirelessly to ensure the meaningful involvement and active participation of Scholars at every stage, and to build inclusive Scholar teams. representing The Builder's Foundation, and also the project’s IT Consultant provided unwavering operational support throughout- ensuring seamless processes, deploying instrumental digital safeguarding solutions for the co-creation phase, and offering operational oversight that prevented implementation pitfalls.

We remain fully committed to implementing the project with Scholars, not for them- by proactively ensuring their meaningful participation and engagement in shaping solutions at every phase of the project.

21/04/2026

Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day!

At the heart of every great innovation lies a spark of creativity and that’s why we remain deeply committed to placing creativity at the center of everything we build.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable creativity of Mastercard Foundation Scholars, brought to life during the Scholars Council Leadership Development Co-creation Workshop. There, Scholars didn’t just participate- they led the way in designing solutions for their own Scholars Council Leadership Program, turning bold ideas into meaningful action.

Here’s to the thinkers, the makers, and the leaders reimagining what’s possible. 🚀✨

07/04/2026

This past week, we marked the end of the challenge month. We are grateful for your support, we raised $5,044, exceeding the maximum matching amount of $5,000. With the match included, our total came to $10,044!

Heartfelt gratitude to The New Africa Fund for this opportunity and for partnering with us to unlock fundraising potential within our communities.

30/03/2026

We wind up Women's Month with our CEO and vision bearer, Nafula Kisiangani She is a multiple award-winning social justice advocate and social entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience as a Finance and Development practitioner, Nafula is deeply passionate about sustainable social development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In a system where the martyrdom of changemakers is normalized, she incorporates socioeconomic wellbeing of changemakers at the heart of her work as part of social development sustainability framework, guided by her mantra: live for what you believe in; do not die for it.

Nafula brings impeccable mobilization and leadership skills, ensuring we remain true to our mission while forging strategic partnerships. As our team leader, she is intentional about cultivating inclusive workspaces where women can safely bring forth their talents and thrive, a value she embeds into our culture and nurtures across our broader community.

27/03/2026

Still on women who shape our innovation, catch up with Maureen Amakabane.

With over a decade of experience as a business strategist and marketing executive for local and global brands, Maureen brings unmatched insight to everything she touches.

Passionate about women's empowerment and business development, she is dedicated to creating sustainable impact for women entrepreneurs. Her expertise is invaluable not only in shaping marketing strategies for our clients but across Ubuntu Development Solution as a whole.

26/03/2026

Meet Nanjira Atulo our Admin and Communications Lead. The steady, quiet force behind what we do. A Communication graduate of Daystar University, she is the one who keeps our teams connected and our events running smoothly- the kind of person who makes everything feel effortless, even when she's working tirelessly behind the scenes.

She is the creative behind our digital communication, crafting messages that resonate, and the trusted custodian of our work documents, keeping us organized and on track. Aside from work, Nanjira is deeply passionate about environmental conservation, and that love for the world around her gently weaves into everything she creates.

23/03/2026

With March being International Women's Month, we continue to celebrate the women who shape our innovation. Meet Christabel Netondo, MA she believes in moving beyond simply including young people to truly empowering them to shape the spaces they occupy. As a young person with proven experience in thoughtfully adapting best-in-class youth engagement practices for both global institutions and grassroots initiatives, she has had the privilege of lending her expertise to global development organizations across Africa, Asia, and Europe. A trusted thought leader, her insights have been featured in publications and have contributed meaningfully to frameworks within the multilateral system.

She pairs this deep practical experience with a strong academic foundation in Education and a Master of Arts in Development and Diplomacy, alongside other specialized competencies. Christabel passionately designs youth leadership curriculum that is both effective and deeply resonant, ensuring her approach remains as forward-thinking.