Kilifi innovator Baraka Chula walked 500km from Malindi to Nairobi in 27 days. [Courtesy]
For many young people, innovation remains little more than a pipe dream trapped in notebooks and conversations. But for Baraka Chula, a youthful innovator from Kilifi County, the dream was worth a 27-day journey on foot from Malindi to Nairobi, covering more than 500 kilometres in pursuit of awareness, support, recognition and an opportunity to transform Kenya’s education sector.
Chula is the brain behind M-Card, a digital innovation aimed at bridging communication and support gaps between students, teachers, schools, parents, sponsors, non-governmental organisations and government institutions.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the project, Chula said he was moved by the struggles many learners face in their quest for education.
“I saw many students missing opportunities because of school fee challenges, lack of proper support systems, and poor communication between schools, parents and potential sponsors. I wanted to create a platform that would connect all education stakeholders in a simple and transparent way,” he told the City Biz crew in Kilifi.
