On Valentine’s Day , the #FormNiGani movement crowned the winners of the recently concluded Ideathon challenge, followed by a concert that featured reggae band Gravitti, Sol Generation acts: Kaskazini, Teardrops the poet and Ugandan artist turned activist Bobi Wine, among other performers.

Out of the top 5 finalists, Ahenda Owal emerged first for her C Word App idea, taking home the grand prize of Ksh. 100,000.

The 4 runners up took home Ksh. 25,000 each.

Team Madikizela emerged second for their Community security approach on contraception idea, Dollaman Fatinato was third for the Family Planning Service E-Scorecard idea, Campus Magazine took fourth place for the “Kuwa Wise Campaign” and Team Film Club was fifth for their idea on Incorporating Reproductive Health in curriculum development.

A selection of the top 20 shortlisted entries also received Ksh. 5,000 each.

The event brought together entertainers, thought leaders and progressive young Kenyans in one setting, to explore the role of youth in contraception access in order to make the future of Kenya brighter.

The Ideathon challenge(November 2019 - January 2020) tasked all Kenyan youth, including a cross section of university students, to bring their fresh, youthful ideas to help chart the right path for Kenya, by generating positive solutions sustainable and equitable development in Kenya with contraception as central.

This contest is off the back of the launch of Form Ni Gani’s Kenya in 2030: Young Voices on Future Scenarios and Contraception report, which identifies contraception as key to unlocking Kenya’s future.

Drawing from insights and aspirations of young Kenyans and data from prevailing trends, the Kenya in 2030 report analyses a number of key drivers of contraception in Kenya, including socio-economic status, the health system, global influence and the market system to paint a picture of the state of Kenya in 2030 in four plausible scenarios – Upendeleo, Ukaidi, Utegemeo and the optimistic and ideal Uwakilishi.

The event also featured a photo exhibition - shot by Boniface Mwangi spotlighting portrait images of Kenyans from all walks of life, including creatives of this movement, looking at 2063 and their plans for the future.

The exhibition is part of #FormNiGani creatives movement creating awareness on contraception and future planning.