Mary Mutula CEO Boresha NGO. Photo Virginia Siebela. 
By Virginia Siebela
In a bold step towards equitable and evidence-based education planning, Boresha NGO, in partnership with Usawa NGO, has launched a nationwide data collection initiative aimed at reshaping Kenya’s education landscape.
The project seeks to ensure smarter budget allocations and improved access to quality education for all school-going children, especially in underserved areas.
In Machakos County, more than 100 youth are undergoing specialized training in education data collection and interpretation.
The goal is to generate real-time, grassroots insights that will directly inform national and county-level education budget decisions.
“This initiative is about making sure that every shilling spent in education reflects the real needs on the ground,” said Mary Mutula, CEO of Boresha NGO. “By using data collected from communities, we can make more equitable and impactful decisions.”
But the program is doing more than just improving education systems—it's also empowering young people. Many of the trainees view the initiative as a stepping stone toward gaining valuable skills, meaningful employment, and contributing to their communities.
Emanuel Kitheka, one of the participants, shared his appreciation: “This opportunity is not just about data—it’s about changing lives, starting with mine.”
With similar training sessions rolling out in counties across Kenya, Boresha and Usawa NGOs are optimistic that data-driven policy-making will become the new norm—ensuring that no learner is left behind in the quest for quality education.
