Science, Mentorship & Impact
Science, Mentorship & Impact
Welcome to the JFT Academy blog — a dynamic space featuring curated insights, expert perspectives, and practical knowledge at the intersection of science, mentorship, and impact. Explore our collection of content blocks covering groundwater governance, climate resilience, professional development, innovation, leadership, and science communication, designed to inspire learning, critical thinking, and meaningful change.
Three free, four-week, self-paced mentorship programmes by Dr. Florence Tanui — Career Launchpad, Make Science Speak and Lead for Impact — with optional verified…
Groundwater resilience is becoming a defining challenge for African cities as climate variability, rapid urbanization, rising water demand, and declining reliability of some surface-water…
The Pacific Ocean is entering a phase that climate scientists are watching with unusual intensity. Super El Niño 2026 is not simply another seasonal…
The Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria merging crisis is no longer simply a question of two Rift Valley lakes getting closer together. It is…
Building a personal brand and a successful career is no longer only about having the right qualifications and waiting for someone to notice you.…
Continuous learning has become one of the most valuable investments professionals can make in today’s rapidly changing world. There was a time when earning…
Learning how to be a good mentee is just as important as learning how to find a mentor. While many people focus on finding…
How to find a mentor is one of the most common questions asked by students, graduates, early-career professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and even experienced professionals…
Career growth is often associated with education, experience, technical skills, and hard work. While these factors undoubtedly play an important role in professional success,…