Go Sheng is the official curator of the Sheng language and culture; a
culture that celebrates an evolving Kenya whilst aspiring to advance
national unity by building physical and digital platforms for discourse,
expression and broadcasting.Our signature creation - the online Sheng dictionary, packaged as
www.sheng.co.ke
is a key offering that cuts across all four strategy areas and is the
inspired work of our founder, who put together the first web version of
the Sheng dictionary. The website was first hosted on a shared domain
that he had registered while teaching computer studies in India. Later
in 2006
www.sheng.co.ke and
www.mchongoano.co.ke
were registered and the content of the dictionary transferred onto the
two sites. Today, Go Sheng brings several assets to bear in carrying out
its work. These include a five-year history on research, youth
leadership, an online network of over 13,000 members (spread through our
various platforms), and a strong local footprint through our
partnerships and alliances with esteemed organizations such as the
Kenyatta University, Ford Foundation, Inuka Kenya, Kwani!, Tuvuke Peace
Initiative and various Community Based FM Radio Stations in Kenya.
We demystify and preserve Sheng (Language and culture)
We passionately promote the amazing dynamic narrative of the
genesis, evolution and dynamism of the Sheng language and culture, and
we are the voice of the sector in numerous collaborations and
partnerships.
We share knowledge and build capacity
Through a variety of offerings including digital, mobile
and social media platforms, we share knowledge and aim to build capacity
and strengthen the voice of the youth population in Kenya. We are the
go-to source for the intellectual capital of Sheng which fuels communal
boldness.
We build social communities and networks
In a world where the digital and virtual platforms are
taking precedence in moving the masses, shaping beliefs and populating
opinions, we seek to prioritize and promote the use of ICT to facilitate
and drive our strategies as well as build communities and networks to
sustain the same.
We advocate and promote tolerance and acceptance
We seek to create a public environment in which Sheng
can maximize its leverage. By bringing together a network of Sheng
speakers and champions through alternative media i.e. our solid digital,
mobile and social media podia, we facilitate candid pivotal
conversations on national issues, social tolerance and youth
empowerment.
