Livingston

My Ignite Mentorship Program Testimony – Livingstone Mwangi

by with No Comment businessLife

Livingstone Mwangi

“My mentorship journey began when I was recognized by my employer, Outspan Medical College Nyeri, for my natural ability to connect with young people. I discovered a deep passion for listening—truly listening—to students, understanding their strengths, and helping them see how they could grow and make the most of their potential. What started as an informal engagement soon became a calling.
Driven by the desire to be more effective, I enrolled in a seven-week mentorship course with M-Olives. This experience transformed my approach, giving structure and depth to what I had previously done intuitively. I gained essential skills such as active listening, the GROW model in mentorship, emotional intelligence, and appreciative inquiry. These tools not only enhanced my ability to guide others but also sharpened my self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness.
With this foundation, I went on to establish a more structured mentorship program, bringing on board colleagues who shared a similar passion for student development. Together, we created a supportive environment where students could openly engage, reflect, and grow. Those who identified me as their mentor and committed to the journey have experienced meaningful transformation. I have witnessed improvements in their academic performance, shifts in attitude, and a renewed sense of purpose. They have grown into better versions of themselves, which remains one of the most fulfilling aspects of my journey.
Equally significant has been my own personal growth. Mentorship has shaped me into a more empathetic, patient, and intentional individual. Each interaction has been a learning opportunity, reinforcing the idea that mentorship is a two-way process.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Outspan Medical College, Dr. Lydia Muthoni, for the opportunity and support, and to the Director of M-Olives, Dr. Mary Kamore, for the invaluable mentorship training and lasting imact “

#Mentorship #MentorshipJourney #Professionalgrowth #Igniteyourmentoringpassion

Share this cohort:
Evalyne Nyamgero 1. Profile Photo 02052026 (1)

My Mentorship Journey: From Molives to Structured Impact

by with No Comment businessLife

My mentorship journey took a defining turn in 2023 when I attended the Molives Mentorship Program. What began as a learning experience has since evolved into a foundational pillar of how I engage with entrepreneurs, particularly within Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in several value chains, industry sectors and individual career progression.

Through applying the GROW Model, I have been able to merge mentorship with strategy and training by creating a more holistic Business Development Services (BDS) approach. Rather than treating mentorship as a standalone activity, I now integrate it into enterprise development by aligning it with business diagnostics, capacity building, and growth planning. This has significantly strengthened my positioning within the BDS ecosystem, opening up pathways to work more effectively with micro and small enterprises.

Equally valuable has been being part of the Molives Alumni network. This community continues to be a space of shared learning, reflection, and collaboration. It reinforces the idea that mentorship is not a one-directional process, we grow as we guide others. Within this network, we continuously
exchange insights, challenge perspectives, and deepen our practice, making mentorship a living, evolving journey.

What I like most is to give back within the network through programs, graduations and team cohesion within the alumni. The role of serving while mentoring is the heartbeat to this journey and enabling my mentees learn the fundamentals from me in deed and not text book approach.

Today, my mentorship practice is anchored in structure, enriched by community, and driven by impact. The Molives experience not only equipped me with tools but also expanded my perspective therefore, allowing me to contribute more meaningfully to enterprise development by bridging mentorship, training, and strategy.

Evalyne Nyamgero (Koki)
Molives Mentorship, Cohort 1

#Mentorship #leadershipskills #Leadershipjourney #Capacitybuilding #M_olivesMentorsConsultancy

Share this cohort:
IMG-20260504-WA0001

The Best Professional Mentorship Program for Aspiring Leaders

by with No Comment businessLife

 FROM LISTENING TO RESPOND… TO LISTENING TO UNDERSTAND ✨
🌟 SEC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK 🌟
“The Mentoring program has positively impacted on my life as an individual and as a mentor. In the mentoring world, it has improved my questioning, listening and reframing skills. Initially, I used to listen to respond, not to understand. This, together with appreciative inquiry have made my Mentoring process quite productive.

As a teacher, the skills gained has made a good number of students gain more trust in me, developed more liking and overall academic improvement in their final examination – and later joining their preferred courses in Universities/colleges.

Currently, I am working on getting the best in my mentee-now in University.

Long live M_Olives Family” – Jackson Ombati

#Mentorship #leadershipskills #Leadershipjourney #Capacitybuilding #M_olivesMentorsConsultancy

Share this cohort:
IMG-20260511-WA0002

Leadership, Growth & Transformation: A M_OliveS Youth Alumni Journey

by with No Comment Uncategorized


“My mentorship journey has been a valuable learning experience that has helped me grow both personally and professionally. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship, I started working as an office assistant, where I gained practical experience in communication, teamwork, organization, and professional responsibility. Although I am still at the early stages of my career and do not have extensive workplace experience, I have always been eager to learn, improve myself, and grow professionally.

The Ignite Your Mentoring Program through Molives Mentoring has played a major role in building my confidence and helping me improve how I communicate and deliver information in a professional manner. The guidance and mentorship I received helped me become more confident in public speaking, presentation, and interacting with others professionally.

So far, I have successfully carried out one mentorship program, and I was confident in the way I delivered the information because of the valuable guidance and support I received from the program. The experience encouraged me to believe more in my abilities and showed me that growth comes through continuous learning and mentorship.

I believe mentorship is important because it helps people discover their potential, build confidence, and gain the skills needed to grow personally and professionally. I am grateful for the positive impact the Ignite Your Mentoring Program has had on my journey” – Bakhita Muthoni

✨ Your mentorship journey can start too.
Cohort 12 of the Ignite Your Mentoring Program is now open for registration – https://forms.gle/wqX43h17VRv2ZYr88

#Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #YouthLeadership

Share this cohort:
IMG-20260420-WA0008

My Ignite Mentorship Program Testimony

by with No Comment businessLifeUncategorized

I am Jeffery Ferezy,Executive Director of Afrika Transition Hub and a proud member of the pioneering cohort of the Ignite Your Mentoring Passion Program. When I first joined the program, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But looking back, it has been one of the mosttransformative experiences in my journey as a mentor and leader.

Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of engaging and supporting over 1,000 young professionals as they transition from college into the marketplace. The impact has been deeply fulfilling, reflected not only in their growth, but also in the powerful testimonials we continue to receive from those we serve. This level of impact would not have been possible without the foundation, structure, and mindset I gained through the Ignite Your Mentoring Passion Program [IYMP].

Today, we are leading initiatives that are shaping the future of work for young people across Africa. One of our current projects focuses on equipping and connecting 5,000 TVET graduates to opportunities within the construction and agriculture value chains especially within emerging sectors such as housing and agribusiness. A key focus of our work is empowering young women, particularly in construction a traditionally male-dominated field. We are intentional about ensuring that at least 70% of the young women we engage are successfully connected to these opportunities, creating pathways for inclusion and economic empowerment.

As we pursue our vision of impacting 1 million graduates across Africa by 2030, I remain deeply grateful to Dr. Mary Kamore for believing in me and walking this journey with me from the very beginning in 2022. Your guidance helped shape not just my path, but the lives of many young people we now
serve.

I can confidently say this: IYMP doesn’t just train mentors it transforms them. And through those mentors, countless lives are impacted. If you are considering joining Program, I encourage you to take that step. The investment you make in yourself will ripple into the lives of many others.

#Mentorshipjourney #Professionalgrowth #Igniteyourmentoringpassion

Share this cohort:
MLV_6362
by with No Comment Uncategorized

During our Cohort 10 Graduation 🎓✨, we proudly awarded Clement as the Most Active Participant, a true reflection of consistency, engagement, and growth throughout the program 👏🔥

At M_OliveS, we don’t just train… we celebrate, recognize, and hype our participants up every step of the way 💯 because your effort deserves to be seen and rewarded.

🚨 Today is the final day to register! We’re giving you this last opportunity to join Cohort 11, don’t miss your chance to grow, be seen, and be celebrated too 🚀

Registration Link- https://forms.gle/J36KiVsYbvLiyqzN6

#MentorshipProgram #Cohort11 #personalgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #RegisterNow

Share this cohort:
Francisca 1

Franscesca Mwai’s Testimony

by with No Comment businessLife

M_OliveS – Impacting Lives One Woman at a Time. 💜

We shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of the women in our mentorship programs. Their experiences show how guidance, skill-building, and strong networks can transform individual lives and ripple out to strengthen our entire M_OliveS Community.

Testimony – Franscesca Mwai :

“For the last three years, I have been enthusiastic to leverage on my START & IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS skills a discipline that M_OliveS Mentoring Consultants helped to upscale when they offered training to Business Mentors who had been contracted by Capital Strategies Kenya Ltd in cooperation with KCB Group a bank to train ans mentor youth for MSME ,2024_2025 program.

Besides, it has been through MoliveS that I have been able to integrate my counseling and mediation skills to offer therapy sessions to those within my reach through church programs ;for instance have been helping the vulnerable in the society at KAG CHURCH _NYERI

I am currently a COURT ANNEXED MEDIATOR, using the skills acquired at MOLIVES, Dr. Wairimu M Kamore to assist parties to solve their disputes amicably .

Through collaboration with other dispute resolution expert I am the lead trainer at FRANK FOUNT MEDIATION AND CONSULTANCIES where mentorship is addressed at both individual and group levels as need be .

Networking is one of the cherished values that MOLIVES has ignited in my endeavors and still ready to reap big as I keep abreast with the MOLIVES programs.

Long live MOLIVES MENTORS.”

Share this cohort:
Ann 3

Coach Ann Gathegu’s Testimony

by with No Comment businessLife

Our women, our pride 💜#IWD2026 ##GiveToGain

This fine Wednesday, we recognize Coach Ann Gathegu – a woman whose journey reflects resilience, purpose, and transformation.

Testimony – Coach Ann Gathegu:

“When I joined the 7-week mentorship program at M_OliveS Mentoring Consultants , I was already walking a deeply personal journey of rebuilding my life after loss. I was a widow, a mother of three daughters, and a professional woman navigating grief while trying to remain strong for everyone around me. What I did not fully realize then was that I was standing at the edge of transformation.

The mentorship program did more than equip me with skills: it gave structure, language, and confidence to the purpose that had been quietly forming within me.

Through the GROW Model, I learned how to guide conversations with clarity and intention. It sharpened my ability to help widows move from emotional overwhelm to practical action.

Through Active Listening, I discovered the power of presence. Many widows do not need quick solutions; they need to feel seen, heard, and understood. The program deepened my ability to hold space without rushing healing.

Through Appreciative Inquiry, I shifted from focusing only on what was broken to helping women rediscover what still remains: their strength, resilience, skills, faith, and capacity to rebuild.

And through Emotional Intelligence, I learned to navigate not only my own grief triggers, but also the complex emotional landscapes of the women I now serve. I became more aware, more compassionate, and more intentional in my leadership.

These tools did not remain theory.

They became the foundation upon which I wrote my book, Grace in the Ashes, a deeply personal and practical guide for widows learning to rebuild their lives emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

In Grace in the Ashes, I combine my lived experience as a widow, my professional background as a Certified Public Accountant, and the coaching skills refined through the MoliveS mentorship program. The book walks widows through the seasons of devastation, desperation, exploration and ultimately creation, helping them move from survival to purpose.

Today, I use the very tools I learned to help widows:

• Clarify their goals

• Make sound financial decisions

• Process grief with emotional awareness

• Rediscover purpose after loss

The mentorship did not just shape my skillset, it strengthened my calling. Through grace, structure, and intentional guidance, I now help widows rebuild their lives with confidence and hope.”

M_OliveS – Impacting lives one woman at a time.

Share this cohort:
IMAGE-174

Jemimah Muchai’s Testimony

by with No Comment businessLife

M_OliveS, Impacting Lives One Woman at a Time. 💜

We are still recognizing amazing women , today we celebrate Dr. Jemimah Muchai, Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management and Curriculum Studies at Machakos University.

Testimony – Dr. Jemimah Muchai:

“I completed a Mentors Training with M_Olives Mentors, (Cohort 9), where I developed practical and transformative skills in guiding and supporting students in my workplace.

Through this program , I gained a deeper understanding of the purpose of mentoring and the distinct roles of mentors and mentees in fostering growth and accountability. I was trained in applying the GROW Model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward) to help students set meaningful goals and take actionable steps toward achieving them.

The training also strengthened my Emotional Intelligence and introduced me to Appreciative Inquiry, among others, enabling me to focus on students’ strengths and potential.

These skills have not only enhanced my personal and professional development, but they also enable me to effectively guide and support students in their university journey, assisting them in growing personally and academically, while preparing for their future careers as we walk alongside each other during their time at the university.”

Share this cohort:
sharon 1

Sharon Ongera’s Testimony

by with No Comment businessLife

Our Youth Are Part of the Women We Celebrate. 💜

As we continue recognizing amazing women this week, we also celebrate the young women whose journeys are just beginning. Today, we recognize Sharon Mwangi, a Counselling Psychologist who is using mentorship to nurture confidence, identity and purpose among young girls.

Testimony – Sharon Mwangi, Counselling Psychologist:

“When I joined the Molives Mentorship Program, I was searching for practical ways to better support children and teenagers beyond the counselling space. I have always been passionate about walking alongside young people as they navigate life’s challenges, and I believed that mentorship could beautifully complement the counselling skills I already had.

Through the program, I discovered that mentorship is not about giving all the answers, it is about offering guidance, encouragement, and support that empowers mentees to find direction for themselves. I learned that a mentor’s role is to help young people unlock their potential, think through their challenges, and develop meaningful strategies that move them closer to their goals.

Today, I have the privilege of facilitating a mentorship program for young girls aged 11–12 years, where we create safe and meaningful spaces to talk about identity, self-worth, confidence, healthy friendships and many more topics. Seeing these girls open up, learn, and grow reminds me why mentorship matters so much.

I am deeply grateful for the skills and insights I gained through the Molives Mentorship Program.”

M_OliveS – Impacting lives one woman at a time.

Share this cohort: