Nairobi, Kenya – MyCredit, one of Kenya’s fast-growing Non-Bank Financial Institution, has donated KES 500,000 to the WEDCO Youth Program, a transformative initiative equipping vulnerable young Kenyans with essential life skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, and mental health support. This contribution is part of MyCredit’s ongoing commitment to economic inclusion, job creation, and youth empowerment.
With nearly 40% of Kenyan youth unemployed and the majority lacking access to post-secondary education or vocational training, MyCredit believes investing in the next generation is not only a social responsibility but an economic imperative. As Kenya works to harness the potential of its young population, partnerships between the private sector and community organizations like WEDCO offer a blueprint for sustainable impact. MyCredit’s investment is not just a donation, it’s a vote of confidence in the future of Kenya.
The WEDCO Youth Program takes a holistic, five-pillar approach to life skills, personal finance, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and mental health, equipping youth from underserved communities with the tools to become job creators and resilient community leaders.
“This partnership with WEDCO aligns perfectly with our mission at MyCredit, which is to provide opportunities that unlock economic potential,” said Wangaruro Mbira, CEO of MyCredit, “We are proud to stand behind a program that’s not only training young people in practical business and financial literacy but also nurturing the mindset and well-being necessary for long-term success.”
“Every shilling donated is not just funding a class, it’s fueling transformation,” said the WEDCO Program Director, Ms. Wanja Kiragu. “Thanks to MyCredit’s support, we can offer an immersive, life-changing experience that opens new doors for Kenya’s youth.”
WEDCO is a non-profit, community-based organization that offers a three-month Youth Entrepreneurship & Life Skills Program, empowering youth from vulnerable communities with the mindset and tools to build wealth and drive change. To date, 160 graduates across six cohorts have launched micro-enterprises and begun mentoring their peers—proof that opportunity, paired with hands-on instruction, unlocks economic mobility.
