31 Aug 2026

Building Confidence and Opportunity Through Mentorship at Isinya Digital Hub

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What does it take to stand out in a competitive job market?   

On 15 August 2026, 18 young people aged 20–40 came together at Isinya Digital Hub, mobilized by St Cecilia Parish Isinya, for a mentorship session on personal branding led by Julius Mbura.   

Julius stands at the front of a classroom-style training session, addressing a group of participants seated on plastic chairs and taking notes. He is using a white mobility cane. The room has corrugated metal walls, large windows, a chalkboard, and a concrete floor. Participants face the speaker attentively in an informal learning environment.
Julius stands at the front of a classroom-style training session, addressing a group of participants seated on plastic chairs and taking notes. He is using a white mobility cane. The room has corrugated metal walls, large windows, a chalkboard, and a concrete floor. Participants face the speaker attentively in an informal learning environment.

“No one knows what you can do until you show them,” Julius told the participants, emphasizing the importance of knowing your strengths, demonstrating your skills, cultivating a personal brand and having evidence to back them up.  

The session also explored first impressions, professional presentation, networking and elevator pitches. Julius challenged the participants to think beyond simply sending out CVs.  

“You can send 1,000 CVs,” he explained, but someone who is actively networking, making connections and confidently communicating their value may be offered an opportunity ahead of you.  

“The worst thing that you can do is be underprepared.”  

Julius stands at the front of a training room, demonstrating accessibility features on a smartphone to a group of seated participants. He holds a white mobility cane and speaks from between two chalkboards mounted on corrugated metal walls. Several participants are visible in the foreground, facing the presenter and listening during the workshop. The room contains simple tables and plastic chairs, creating a practical community learning environment.
Julius stands at the front of a training room, demonstrating accessibility features on a smartphone to a group of seated participants. He holds a white mobility cane and speaks from between two chalkboards mounted on corrugated metal walls. Several participants are visible in the foreground, facing the presenter and listening during the workshop. The room contains simple tables and plastic chairs, creating a practical community learning environment.

For Kelvin Nzimi, a Physics graduate from Maasai Mara University, seeing Julius lead the session was particularly inspiring.  

“It’s a blind person impacting us because we never get that opportunity,” he shared.  

Kelvin also discovered something new about inABLE. “I thought it was just computers,” he said, adding that he would like to see more mentorship sessions because they can help young people gain exposure to opportunities.  

For Kelvin Ndunda, the lesson around elevator pitches hit close to home. A Statistics graduate from the University of Nairobi, he recalled being called for a county job interview but not being properly prepared. On another occasion, he found himself in a lift with a high-level CEO but missed the opportunity to introduce himself and explain what he does.  

“I was underprepared,” he reflected.  

The experience inspired him to share what he had learned with friends facing similar challenges in finding employment.  

For Albina Madegwa, a Public Health Diploma graduate from Kakamega KMTC, the discussion around honesty in CVs stood out. She also learned the importance of being intentional about how she presents herself, choosing opportunities that align with her goals and surrounding herself with supportive environments.  

A group of participants sits indoors on plastic chairs and wooden benches during a training or workshop session. Attendees face forward and listen attentively to a speaker outside the frame. The meeting takes place in a hall with corrugated metal walls, wooden framing, and natural light coming through windows. Some participants hold notebooks or folders, while others sit with hands folded, focused on the presentation.
A group of participants sits indoors on plastic chairs and wooden benches during a training or workshop session. Attendees face forward and listen attentively to a speaker outside the frame. The meeting takes place in a hall with corrugated metal walls, wooden framing, and natural light coming through windows. Some participants hold notebooks or folders, while others sit with hands folded, focused on the presentation.

Meanwhile, Annan Mecha, a Law graduate from the University of Nairobi, appreciated the discussion around personal branding, career development and balancing career goals with opportunities that arise along the way.  

“I am inspired to help others,” he said.  

The mentorship session left participants with more than career tips. It encouraged them to know their value, prepare for opportunities, build meaningful networks and confidently communicate what they bring to the table.  

Because sometimes, the opportunity is there—you have to be ready to introduce yourself.  

Written by Linda Wairegi, Comms & AT

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