We must give flowers while we are alive, and today, we celebrate Dr. Sarah Musau, a visionary whose leadership continues to inspire current and future generations. Her tenacity, resilience, and unwavering patience with the youth dividend set her apart. Some know her as an academician, others as a diplomat, and many as one of the most influential disability‑inclusion experts in Kenya and beyond. Let’s dive in. In her 20s, she: - Earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and began her PhD journey. - Entered the diplomatic arena, starting at the British High Commission, the United Nations agencies in New York, and other global institutions. - Co‑founded a social impact organization transforming youth leadership, especially for young people with disabilities. - Mentored countless young people, guiding them to study, work, innovate, and build businesses. - Led the operationalization of the first-ever business and innovation hub run by persons with disabilities. Joined different advisory boards as one of the youngest people.

At 30, she: - Completed her PhD in International Affairs and Diplomacy and began lecturing. - Formalized the first-ever Network of Youth with Disabilities and College Chapters, now boasting a membership of over 10,000 young people. -Many more we can’t list. She has earned accolades for her work, including being a 2013 peacebuilding fellow, a 2019 UNFPA innovation fellow, a 2024 CLI fellow, and a 2025 Acumen fellow, among others. And still, this list barely scratches the surface. Her heart has always been with the youth dividend. In universities, she mentors students to excel. At the Gifted Community Center (GCC), she empowers youth with disabilities to become socially and economically independent — leaders of themselves and leaders of others. She always tells us, “At GCC, we must grow and shine together.” She has remained true to the cause, choosing to see the brilliance, creativity, and potential of young people even when others doubt them. She believes in a generation capable of shaping a better world. Today, we celebrate the woman who has placed GCC on global stages and impacted over 10,000 young people with disabilities, and continues to do so. We see you. We hear you. We celebrate you — today and always. Thank you for all the work you do. Happy birthday our leader!