Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) is hosting the three-day Kick-off Meeting and Facilitator Training for the Girls Creating the Future: From Idea to Prototype in Kenya and Uganda project from 14–16 September 2026. The programme brings together university partners, educators and other stakeholders at MUT to lay the foundation for an initiative aimed at equipping girls with the skills and confidence to transform their ideas into innovative prototypes and solutions.
The programme opened with official remarks and introductions, followed by an introduction to VIVITA and an overview of the Girls Creating the Future project, including its objectives, key activities, club structure and implementation principles. Participants also engaged in sessions on safeguarding and child protection, underscoring the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for girls participating in the programme.
A key component of the three-day programme is hands-on facilitator training, where participants experience the Girls Prototype activities as learners before taking the methodology into their respective settings. The training covers practical prototyping activities as well as cyber safety and digital hygiene, data collection, monitoring and implementation planning.
The programme also incorporates cultural and experiential learning, with participants scheduled to undertake a guided excursion to Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga, providing an opportunity for cultural learning alongside the technical and educational components of the training. The final day focuses on continued practical training, prototyping and school-level planning, culminating in a wrap-up and presentation of certificates to participants.