Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday encouraged young graduates to embrace their role as changemakers, urging them to channel their abilities into creating meaningful impact and striving for excellence in every pursuit.

Addressing 170 graduates during Brookhouse School’s 17th graduation ceremony held at the Karen Campus, Mrs. Kenyatta applauded their growth and resilience.

"You've discovered how to use your talents not only for personal growth but to enrich the world by sharing your skills and intelligence," she said.

Commending the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 including the impressive number of students (over 40%) who secured scholarships to top international universities, she envisioned a future shaped by their influence.

"I see a courageous generation emerging; one that is unafraid to challenge norms, rethink the future, and stand firm against injustice," she remarked. "Let your creativity fuel progress, push boundaries, and help shape a gentler, more compassionate world."

The former First Lady praised Brookhouse School’s well-rounded approach to education, saying it had equipped students not just with knowledge but with the values needed to make a difference.

She highlighted the graduates’ growth in critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness qualities nurtured through the school's Round Square principles.

Citing their involvement in environmental conservation at Oloolua Forest and community outreach initiatives, Kenyatta said the students had already shown their readiness to take on complex global issues.

"Go out into the world and let your light shine," she concluded. "Wherever life leads you, may your impact be one that uplifts and transforms."

The event, which brought together proud families, teachers, and distinguished guests, was a momentous occasion for the 140 graduating students now part of a growing alumni network of trailblazers and change agents.

Reinforcing the message, Zainab Bangura, Director-General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, commended the graduates’ potential to lead solutions to global challenges.

"Be productive. There is nothing beyond your reach. Brookhouse has given you the tools, confidence, resilience, and purpose," she said, urging them to pursue both academic success and service to humanity.

Brookhouse School Director, John O'Connor, applauded the Class of 2025, reminding them that their future lay in their own hands. “It’s your choices that will shape your journey may those choices lead you to your true purpose,” he said.

As the ceremony drew to a close, all 170 graduates stepped into the next chapter of their lives, now part of Brookhouse’s esteemed alumni community.

With them, they carried a shared mandate: to turn their education into a catalyst for positive change in an increasingly dynamic and unpredictable world.