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Thought Leadership.

White papers, webinars, MOUs, podcasts and field research. The MK-Africa point of view on sustainable enterprise across the continent.

White papers & reports

TIFA-partnered SDG awareness research, annual cohort outcomes, and field-tested guides on running ventures in African markets.

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Webinars

Free monthly webinars on a focus SDG — past speakers include Sanda Ojiambo, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Isaac Kamande, Emmanuel Ametepey.

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MOUs & partnerships

Cambridge ISL, Safaricom, KU TV, UNDP, PKF East Africa. Public-private MOUs that turn into scholarships, broadcast slots and audits.

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Founder voice

Op-eds, panels and podcast appearances from Muthoni Kanyana and the MK-Africa consulting team.

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5-minute pitch deck template
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Design Thinking for Impact
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#MyLittleBigThing Newsletter — June 2021
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The UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Applications for Cohort 2026 are now open

We're opening 15 finalist spots for the 2026 cycle. Apply by Nov 30 — no fee, any African undergrad or recent grad.
Alumni stories

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MK-Africa and KU TV sign challenge partnership

The 2021 season of the #MyLittleBigThing challenge is set to become a reality TV show through a new partnership with Kenyatta Univ...
Newsletter

#MyLittleBigThing Newsletter — June 2021 Edition

A look back at five years of harnessing youth potential to drive Africa's transformative agenda — profiling some of our most illus...
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#MyLittleBigThing 2020 Competition — CEO's statement

MK-Africa CEO Muthoni Kanyana reflects on Covid-19's impact on education and announces an extended application period for the 2020...

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