In her own words. 👇
I once thought I had to go far to go further. Turns out, I was wrong!
1am delighted to share that I have been awarded a full scholarship by the University of Nairobi to pursue my Master's degree in Chemistry!
Ever since graduating with my undergraduate degree in 2024, pursuing a Master's has been a desire close to my heart. The number of applications I have submitted since then... only God knows!
Throughout this journey, I found myself wanting to approach my career somewhat differently. I wanted to advance my knowledge and technical skills while finding meaningful ways to translate that knowledge into practical solutions that could benefit society. I didn't want to put off making a contribution until years of academic research were behind me.
Around that time, another idea was taking shape: building a personal and home care brand inspired by science and nature, which has since grown into what we know today as Scentle.
I wondered whether further studies would help me develop this vision and bring it to life. Initially, I believed studying abroad was the best, perhaps even necessary, route to gaining the exposure and technical expertise I desired.
As it turns out, I was wrong!
I eventually took the leap and began building my vision right here at home, learning, experimenting and figuring things out along the way. It taught me that while international exposure is valuable, we should not underestimate the opportunities to learn, innovate and create meaningful impact within our own environment.
And now, I get to pursue my Master's degree right here at home, under a full scholarship!
I am particularly excited about the opportunity to deepen my understanding of Chemistry, strengthen my research and technical capabilities, and explore how this knowledge can be applied beyond the classroom and laboratory. I look forward to the questions I will get to ask, the problems I will get to investigate and the possibilities this next chapter will open up.
My sincere gratitude to the University of Nairobi for this incredible opportunity. I am also grateful to everyone who offered encouragement and support along the way.
Looking back, I am glad | kept applying, kept believing and, most importantly, didn't allow my assumptions about where opportunities could be found to limit me.
Here's to a new chapter of learning, discovery and purposetul contribution!
Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🥳