PathFinder-KE

PathFinder-KE is a gamified mobile and web app that helps Kenyan youth navigate life after high school through interactive, story-driven simulations. By turning real-world career and academic choices into gameplay, it empowers users to explore different futures, test decisions, and gain confidence—all in a safe, engaging environment. PathFinder-KE transforms uncertainty into direction, giving young people the tools to own their journey and shape their future with clarity.

Innovation Details

PathFinder-KE is an innovative, game-based mobile and web application designed to address Kenya’s growing youth career crisis. Many students finish high school uncertain about what comes next, lacking access to mentorship, relatable resources, or practical exposure to career options. PathFinder-KE transforms this confusion into clarity by offering an interactive, gamified experience where users explore academic and career paths through story-driven simulations. Each choice leads to a unique outcome, allowing young people to safely test decisions, understand real-world consequences, and build confidence in shaping their future.

The platform combines gamification, real-world data, and localized storytelling to simulate post-secondary education and career journeys tailored for the Kenyan context. Whether just out of high school or in university, users engage with scenarios that reflect actual challenges and opportunities. By integrating career guidance into gameplay, PathFinder-KE empowers youth to visualize their options, evaluate different life paths, and take ownership of their futures. Technologies involved include web and mobile development, decision-based simulations, data analytics, and interactive design—all working together to turn uncertainty into informed action.

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The team

Dr Lawrence Nderu

Principal Investigator

Brian Kinyua

Fullstack Developer

Benzil Emmanuel

Prompt Engineer

Patrick Leon

ML Engineer

Oliver Murimi

UI/UX Designer

Parsley Njoroge

Game Developer

Spencer Francis

Communications Specialist