On February 27, 2025, Zetech University hosted an impactful event dedicated to female empowerment and personal development discussions aimed at helping women and girls grow in every aspect of their lives. The dynamic session brought together two inspiring ladies, Ms. Saumu Mbuvi, a mental health advocate and founder of the Pamoja We Can Initiative, and Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna, a TV host of K24’s Woman Without Limits and founder of the Jubilee Christian Church.
Speaking at the event Ms. Saumu shared little snippets of her personal account with mental health struggles, particularly following her experience with gender-based violence. She spoke openly about how investing in things that cannot be taken away—like character, knowledge, and morals—had helped her overcome her challenges. She urged the audience to shed the “grasshopper mentality,” a mindset of rushing into things before the time is right, emphasising the importance of patience, resilience, and building a solid spiritual foundation in life, especially when pursuing goals.
Echoing her sentiments was Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna who noted, “We are stewards managing properly what God has entrusted us with,” setting the tone for a thought-provoking discussion on how many chase after money, whereas the true goal should be to focus on purpose, and with that, success and wealth naturally follow. Lady Bishop Kathy’s talk delved into the key elements of stewardship: proper time management, cultivating creativity and productivity, fostering growth, and maintaining accountability. She stressed that everyone is entrusted with unique talents and abilities, and that as we grow, more responsibility is given to us. She also encouraged the audience to find mentors who would hold them accountable and guide them on their journey of growth.
The afternoon continued with a panel discussion that brought together the two guest speakers, a medical expert from KEMRI, and the moderator. This session provided an opportunity for the audience to ask questions, ranging from personal development to mental health and health awareness. The last segment involved the KEMRI medic speaking on the importance of health education, particularly around the prevention of HIV, HPV, and other STDs. She also took the opportunity to teach both women and men on how to conduct breast cancer self-examinations.
While breast cancer is often associated with women, the medic highlighted the fact that men also have breast tissue and are not exempted from the risk. She walked the audience through the steps of performing a self-examination, which included checking for color changes between the breasts, looking for lumps, feeling the tissue in circular or zigzag motions, and checking for abnormal discharge from the nipples. The medic emphasised that self-examinations should be performed monthly, preferably just after menstruation, when hormonal balance makes results more accurate. This session was a powerful reminder of the importance of regular health checks and self-care.
As the day came to a close, the Deputy President of Zetech University Student Association, Miss Purity, addressed the female techizens with an uplifting message, encouraging them to empower each other through compassion and collaboration, and reminding them that every small act of kindness and assistance contributes to a larger movement of female empowerment.