Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has lauded the young generation for their quest against injustice and their drive to challenge the status quo to make the world a better place.

Speaking during Brookhouse Schools’ 17^th graduation ceremony at the Karen Campus on Friday, June 13, 2025, the former First Lady equally congratulated the class of 2025 for their achievements, including the over 40 per cent of graduates earning scholarships to prestigious global universities, while painting a vision of their future role in society.

“I see a bold generation rising, one ready to question the status quo, reimagine the future, and confront injustices. Your brilliance must drive innovation, experiment with new ideas, and help build the kinder world we so desperately need,” Margaret Kenyatta said.

Build a better world

“You have learned to leverage your talents, not just for personal success, but to build a better world by contributing your gifts and brilliant minds to the world,” she remarked.

“Go forth and shine. Wherever life takes you, let your light transform the world.”

The former First Lady equally highlighted how Brookhouse’s holistic education had prepared graduates for this mission, noting their development of critical thinking, compassion, and respect for diversity through the school’s Round Square values.

She pointed to the students’ environmental initiatives at the Oloolua Forest and community service projects as evidence of their readiness to tackle global challenges.

Changemakers

The ceremony, attended by delighted parents, faculty, and distinguished guests, marked a milestone for the 140 graduates, who now join an alumni network of leaders and changemakers.

United Nations Office in Nairobi Director-General Zainab Bangura echoed the former First Lady’s sentiments, emphasising the graduates’ potential to address pressing global issues.

“Be productive, there’s nothing you can’t do because Brookhouse has given you the foundation, the confidence and resilience,” Bangura stated, urging the graduates to carry forward both their academic excellence and commitment to service.

On his part, Brookhouse School Director John O’Connor celebrated the class of 2025 and reminded them that they were responsible for the trajectory of their lives would take.

Use Your Talents to Build a Better World, Former First Lady Urges Graduates

NAIROBI 13TH JUNE, 2025: Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta today encouraged young scholars to become architects of global change, urging them to harness their talents to transform lives and pursue… pic.twitter.com/dEZ2BVYjSx

— Office of the 4th President of Kenya. (@4thPresidentKE) June 13, 2025

“You make the decisions and hopefully you find your purpose,” O’Connor remarked.

As the ceremony concluded, the 170 graduates joined Brookhouse’s distinguished alumni network with a clear charge: to use their education as a force for positive change in an increasingly complex world.

Brookhouse International School provides a character-focused, values-driven education through a school-wide global citizenship programme.

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