"Ida Odinga has carved her own space as a formidable advocate for social causes, seamlessly blending her role as a matriarch with her passion for education and women's empowerment. She is a quiet yet powerful force in Kenyan public life."

"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future.""

"Education is the greatest equalizer. It is the one tool that can level the playing field for the poor and the marginalized, especially for the girl child. When you educate a woman, you have educated a whole community."

"Women must stop being their own worst enemies. We must learn to support each other, to vote for each other, and to celebrate each other's successes. There is enough room at the top for all of us."

"Being in politics as a family teaches you resilience. You learn to stand firm in the face of storms, to protect your family, and to never lose sight of your values no matter the political tides."

"Our African culture is our identity. We must not let it erode. We should teach our children their mother tongue and our traditions, for a people without a culture are like a tree without roots."

"Ida is the pillar of the Odinga family. Her strength, wisdom, and unwavering support have been a cornerstone not just for her husband but for the entire ODM party. She is a leader in her own right."

"Mrs. Odinga's commitment to education is not just rhetorical. Through the Ida Odinga Trust, she has personally touched the lives of countless students, providing scholarships and building classrooms. She leads by action."

"A degree can be just a paper, what matters is whether or not you can deliver."

"Everything is business. Whatever profession you are in, you can still open a business in that field. Even if you don’t do it today you can still go into business after you retire."

"Everybody can take everything from you, but they cannot take what is in your head. Even if they burn your certificate, you will still have the knowledge and skills."

"Students from private colleges drop out of school because they are sidelined by Higher Education Loan Board (Helb), unlike their counterparts in Public universities and colleges and private universities."

"The logic of the agreement is clear: it's an opportunity to generate leads and distribute our core product as quickly as possible, and to deepen our competitive edge"

"We believe that we have barely scratched the surface of the Kenyan market. That's why we're going to invest in products and services that will allow us to deepen our relationships here"

"It’s more important to develop a ‘save first, spend later’ habit."

"As a starting point, saving is encouraged—almost required—regardless of how little you save."

"So acquires mission is to make building wealth together frictionless in order to enable communities to become financially independent."

"I do really think of myself as an enabler."

"The lack of gender equity has been a systemic issue in the financial markets throughout its existence, so women-led businesses have been overlooked by capital allocators for far too long."

"Investment is more than just a transfer of funds."

"When it comes to innovation-based businesses there is a limited number of investors who have the skills to evaluate all the components of these companies and even fewer who work with such businesses in emerging markets."

"Startup investment is more than a transfer of funds."

"There’s the story that you hear over and over in Africa: that the capital is there, but the projects are missing"

"The energy sector in Europe is a great case study on how you end up with a white elephant"

"There was an abundance of assets not useful anymore in Europe and a great demand for power in Africa"

"I think for girls it’s really important to show them that it is possible to dream big, and if your dreams include some nerdy creation, that’s fine."

"Young people can lead the way in bringing change, young Africans can make change on this continent."

"Nothing in education will be achieved without first providing critical meals to children."

"A hungry child can’t learn. When they’re not able to get the right nutrition, they’re not able to concentrate, they become irritable."

"I am feeding the future of Africa because I believe in a generation that is well-nourished and educated."

"Indeed, new technologies could be considered as a bilateral way for local governments to engage with citizens, especially at the locality level."

"Finally, I cannot talk about key factors of success without mentioning our economic model which is a mix between funding, mainly from international foundations and digital companies, and a business and development scheme."

"Whatever the software, the ultimate objective is to change the ways information flows, empowers people and helps them raise their voice."

"I THINK THAT THERE IS AN IMMENSE"

"There is no doubt that Juliana Rotich has blazed a trail for other women techpreneurs to follow, not just in Africa, but around the world. She is an inspiration, creating a powerful platform that is capable of changing the way information flows in the world. Because of her vision, and the collaborative platform that is Ushahidi, Juliana is actively providing the tools that encourage citizens to fully participate in their economies, have their voices heard, and make the right decisions during disaster situations."

"These revolutions have not been evenly distributed across continents and nations… Never have been.” — Discussing the digital revolution and Africa’s place in it"

"And remember, your customers are an essential part of the equation. After all, they’re crucial to your success as an entrepreneur and the very reason you build."

"Ask yourself important questions about your business. Know the problem you’re trying to fix and its place in the African context. Also, understand what you’re doing and be intentional about your solution."

"“I remember reading about Mae Jemison, that astronaut. That was immensely fantastic to me. This woman went to the moon!”"

"“i am guided each day by these three questions: ‘What are you fixing?’ ‘What are you making?’ and ‘Who are you helping?”"

"Passion makes you approach a task with childlike pleasure and zeal - it ensures that you give it your all."

"When I was growing up, there was still that narrative of 'you finish school, you go and get married, you become somebody's wife and you get kids and tend to them."

"Things will take the time they need to take."

"You have to start small. It’s better to have organic growth than to start really big."

"Never underestimate the power of someone to try and write your narrative ."

"Creativity is important it will help you at work you need your accountant to be creative a critical and creative thinker"

"We are Africans, we are inherently creative people"

"If we don’t tell our own African stories, someone else will."

"Creativity is financially viable, but only if we retain the copyright in our shows."