Shiko Kariuki

About Shiko Kariuki

Shiko Kariuki grew up in a small country town in Kenya and relocated to Australia to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing. After graduating from her studies, Shiko saw the gap in underrepresentation for women of colour. In order to share her story and make an impact, she pursued Miss Africa Perth, using the platform to advocate for African youth by championing community events and charity fundraisers. In 2019, Shiko was crowned Ms. Galaxy Australia 2019, a title which saw her competing in the U.S. and becoming 3rd runner up on the Galaxy international platform. She has used the platform to run quarterly confidence workshops for teenage girls from culturally diverse backgrounds in her quest for women's empowerment. Shiko blogs about her life experiences and culture. When not working as a registered nurse in the mental health sector, you will find her planning her next adventure in a bid to satisfy her wanderlust.

Keep looking up … That’s the secret to life. Snoopy Have you ever had a desire to achieve something that in the natural mind looks and feels unachievable? How did that moment look and feel for you? Lately, I had an idea to put all my goals on a piece […]

Look up, you are not alone

29 Jul, 2019 in July 2019 Look Up tagged clarity / look up / perspective by Shiko Kariuki

“Sometimes reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” Vera Nazarian Have you found courage and strength in a simple act of letting someone hold your hand and walking you through a season of life? It […]

Hold My Hand

27 May, 2019 in May 2019: Holding Hands tagged #tribe / community / womenempoweringwomen by Shiko Kariuki