Beyond The Game at Halisi Soccer Club - Master Session

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📍 Thursday, 23rd April 2026

📌 St. Paul’s Primary School, Nairobi County

👥 Team: Halisi Soccer Club

Today, I had the privilege of inspiring, connecting with, and educating players from Halisi Sports Halisi Soccer Club through our ongoing mission Wilsen Initiative (Wi) — empowering grassroots clubs by addressing both existing and emerging knowledge gaps that can impact player and club development.

The session brought together both the men’s and women’s teams, with a total of 50 players in attendance — a strong reflection of commitment and passion for growth.

This impactful session, organized by Halisi Sports Services in partnership with Halisi Soccer Club, focused on “Beyond the Game.”

 Here are a few key highlights:

⚽ Understanding social media, building player profiles, and what truly makes a player excel

⚽ The football player lifecycle and how to navigate key transitions

⚽ Open discussion: The “dark tunnel” of Kenyan football — known vs unknown — and how players can strategically position themselves

⚽ Interactive activities promoting 21st-century skills: teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, time management, and communication

⚽ Moving from the comfort zone into the learning zone — and why it matters

⚽ Building confidence in public speaking and self-expression

⚽ Personal development: embracing your journey and building your personal brand — The “I AM” philosophy

Moments like these reinforce why this work matters. Sharing knowledge, insights, and personal experiences plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of footballers — both on and off the pitch.

Wishing all the pupils a successful second term as schools reopen next week. I look forward to continued engagement with grassroots clubs and nurturing future talent.

Remember: Dreams, hopes, and talent matter — but today’s game demands more. Players must be proactive, adaptable, and ready to evolve. Even when things don’t go as planned, there are always meaningful opportunities beyond football.

💬 “Talent alone is no longer enough to build a football career. Players must consistently perform, present themselves professionally, and make their abilities visible both on and off the pitch.”

— Wilson Masaka

Do More | Be More | Be Different

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3rd Edition – She Can | I Am a sHERO 2026 (U15 Girls)

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It’s a wrap… and what a day! 🙌

We had the pleasure of hosting incredible U15 girls teams: Halisi Queens (Mbotela), Otto Benecker (Mathare 4A), Star Football Academy (Kahawa Wendani), and Eastlando Pro Girls (Mathare North – Area 2).

A total of 80 participants joined us for a day that went far beyond football.

We kicked off with powerful insights from our guest speakers, who shared real-life stories that inspired and challenged the girls to dream bigger. This was followed by engaging games and activities designed to build self-awareness, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Special thanks to our amazing facilitators:

📍 Esther Mazira (Co-founder, Wilsen & She Can)
📍 Wilson Masaka (Founder & Co-founder, Wilsen & She Can)
📍 Kate Syprine (She Can Mentor)
📍 Ruth Mwamburi (IT Expert, Saliz)
📍 Doreen Njora (Paamoja Initiative)
📍 Titus Kuria (CMEtrust & Paamoja Trust)

And to everyone who supported us—family, coaches, Ineke, Antonio, Titus—we appreciate you!

🎯 #ThroughMyLens | 

The GIGO Effect

Your mind is a canvas 🎨

Every thought. Every conversation. Every habit—adds a stroke.

Feed it with purpose, growth, and positivity… and you create a masterpiece.
Feed it with doubt and noise… and the picture changes.

Do More. Be More. Be Different.

— Wilsen Initiative (Wi)
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Money Matters 101

 DID YOU KNOW? 

+throughMylens / Consult

 💭 #POV

Banks are not necessarily there to make you rich — they are businesses built to be profitable. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: your financial ignorance can be part of that business model.

Those who take time to understand money stand a much better chance of negotiating better terms before committing themselves.

Being employed doesn’t automatically mean you’re financially literate. Income alone is not enough — you must intentionally invest in knowledge and continuously upskill on financial matters.

I’ve seen people earn good money, yet live under constant debt and financial stress. 

So what really goes wrong?

1. Chasing get-rich-quick schemes

2. Saving blindly without understanding inflation

3. Zero knowledge of investments

4. Starting too many things at once

5. Over-relying on a single source of income

6. Getting too comfortable as an employee

7. Poor financial habits — from impulse buying to having no budget

💡 Financial freedom is less about how much you earn, and more about what you know and how you apply it.

#FinancialLiteracy #MoneyMindset #Growth #SmartMoney @ Wilsen Initiative (Wi) © Wilson Masaka