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Real graduates, real careers

From salon owners to freelance developers — meet the learners who turned a Gabriela certification into a career.

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  • “I studied entirely from my phone between shifts. Eighteen months later I own a five-chair salon with two employees of my own.”

    Portrait of Faith Wanjiru

    Faith Wanjiru

    Salon Owner, Nakuru

    Cosmetology — Hairdressing & Salon Management

  • “The practical assignments were reviewed by real trainers, not just auto-graded. That feedback loop is why I could freelance within months of graduating.”

    Portrait of Brian Otieno

    Brian Otieno

    Freelance Full-Stack Developer

    ICT — Software Development

  • “Gabriela treated my portfolio like a real client brief from day one. I walked out with work I could actually show, not just a certificate.”

    Portrait of Amina Yusuf

    Amina Yusuf

    Interior Stylist & Studio Founder

    Fashion & Interior Design

  • “Live virtual demonstrations meant I could pause, rewind and practise a technique until my hands knew it. I book out every wedding season now.”

    Portrait of Diana Achieng

    Diana Achieng

    Bridal Makeup Artist

    Cosmetology — Professional Makeup

  • “Flexible scheduling let me learn while working full-time. I now run marketing for three local businesses on the side.”

    Portrait of Kevin Mwangi

    Kevin Mwangi

    Digital Marketing Consultant

    ICT — Digital Marketing

  • “The business skills module was the real unlock — I learned to price treatments properly and my spa has been profitable since month three.”

    Portrait of Grace Nyambura

    Grace Nyambura

    Beauty Therapist & Spa Owner

    Cosmetology — Spa Therapy

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