ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT PETER KAMAU WACHIRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | Nyeri, Kenya | Advancing SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13 & UNAI 9
" The Millennium Fellowship will greatly improve my skills and knowledge. It offers a great platform where I get to learn and network with like-minded people and collaborate with them even in the future. It also creates an impact on society, which is one of the main things I like doing. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: E-waste Management
This project focuses on raising awareness about the growing global crisis of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental, health, and social impacts. Using a presentation delivered to the community, the project aims to educate students on the hidden dangers of improper electronic disposal, highlight the toxic materials found in everyday devices, and expose the human cost borne by communities involved in informal e-waste processing.
The project emphasizes the connection between responsible consumption and disposal. It outlines practical solutions including repairing and extending device life, donating or reusing functioning electronics, and recycling through certified facilities.
The initiative directly supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals — particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). By cultivating awareness and promoting responsible behavior among students, the project aims to reduce harmful waste practices, promote environmental justice, and inspire long-term sustainable habits within the school community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Peter Kamau Wachira is a passionate mechatronics engineering student at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. He was born and raised in Nyeri, Kenya. He holds a diploma in Mechatronics Engineering, and he has led in many capacities as a leader. He is not only an aspiring engineer but a marketer, a youth leader, and a mentor. He believes that communication and personal will can take people to far places, and he believes a great leader is known when things are not going the right way. He tries in his small capacity to build the community, and he embraces every opportunity to learn and gain more knowledge, such as this one. He is a go-getter, he likes to believe he can work well under pressure, but most importantly, he wants to make a difference in the world.
