700+ Graduates.
One Alumni Family.
From 47 counties. To 100+ universities. To every field that shapes a country.
Alumni Around the World
From the Academy in Thika, MFA graduates are now studying and working across Kenya and on six continents. Here is where the network reaches.
United Kingdom
- University of Leeds
- University of Manchester
- Cardiff University
- University of Birmingham
- University of Hertfordshire
- And more...
United States
- Dartmouth College
- Rice University
- Tufts University
- Arizona State University
- Louisiana State University
- And more...
Kenya
- University of Nairobi
- Strathmore University
- Kenyatta University
- St. Paul's University
- And more institutions...
International
- Les Roches, Switzerland
- Glion Institute, Switzerland
- UNSW, Australia
- Institutions in Portugal
- Malaysia, Grenada + more...
100+ institutions across 6+ countries - and growing with every graduating class.
In Their Own Words
Stories from MFA graduates featured by Mpesa Foundation Academy - turning CLAIRE values into real-world impact.
Thomas Nestah Osiemo
BSc Education Science - Kenyatta University
Thomas pivoted from aspiring doctor to educator, winning multiple pageant titles at Kenyatta University while studying Chemistry and Biology. He is the co-founder of Dallaz Empire Community - a movement restoring morality through fashion.
"There is no shortcut to making it in any field. The basic rules of success - consistency, discipline, hard work, and commitment - always apply."
Walter Wagude
Computer Engineering - Tufts University, USA
Walter is studying Computer Engineering at Tufts University and attended a Harvard Business School class visit - an experience that expanded his vision of where engineering and leadership intersect.
"An MBA at an institution like HBS could complement my engineering background, providing networking opportunities and the skills to lead at scale."
Frank Masiwo
Football Coach - Founder, MASIWO Soccer Foundation
Known as "The Kenyan Kopp", Frank founded the MASIWO Soccer Foundation in 2017 to give Nyakach youth structured pathways through football. Licensed by Football Kenya Federation, he coaches Pawtenge Elite Soccer.
"Football is not just a game. It is a way of life that teaches discipline, teamwork, and perseverance."
Frank Masiwo - The Kenyan Kopp in Action
Moments from the field: coaching, training, and building Kenya's next generation of footballers.
What MFA Alumni Are Building
Six fields. One community. Graduates turning CLAIRE values into real-world impact.
Technology and Innovation
Building platforms, products, and solutions across Africa and beyond. From fintech to ed-tech to healthtech.
Law and Public Service
Practicing law, entering policy, and serving communities with purpose and accountability.
Sciences and Engineering
Aerospace, medicine, environmental science, and biotech. MFA alumni are at the frontier.
Business and Entrepreneurship
56+ alumni-founded ventures across Kenya and internationally, creating jobs and driving growth.
Arts, Media and Culture
Photography, journalism, performance, and the creative industries. MFA alumni tell Kenya's stories.
Community and Environment
Conservation, civic leadership, and social impact initiatives. Giving back to the communities that gave you everything.
Recognising Excellence in Five Categories
Each year, the Alumni Spirit Award celebrates MFA graduates who are already making a measurable impact. Five categories. One standard: the CLAIRE values in action.
Nominations open annually. Know a fellow graduate making a difference?
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