Integrity matters to me. I believe in being honest, keeping my word and treating people with respect. I’ll always give you my genuine view, even when it’s not necessarily what you expected to hear, because I value trust and doing things properly.
We take a great amount of pride in what we do
I’m Salha Kaitesi, a self-taught blogger, social entrepreneur and creative professional, and I’ve spent more than 15 years creating content, building communities and helping people find the confidence to tell their stories.
I’m the person behind Tribe Tesi, my personal creative platform and the space through which I work with businesses, organisations and individuals on content, social media, websites, design and communications. Over the past year Tribe Tesi has also grown beyond my own creative work, becoming the foundation for other ventures and services I’m buiding along the way.
I was born in Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, and moved to the North East of England when I was young. My upbringing, my connection to Rwanda and the history of my homeland have all shaped the person I am and the way I see the world. I’m a proud mum to my son and wife to a husband who has been a constant source of support behind the scenes. Family means a huge amount to me, and I’m grateful for the close relationships I have with those around me, whether we're together in the North East or I’m back in Rwanda spending time with family there.
Away from Tribe Tesi and Teakisi, I wear quite a few hats. I’m a trustee at Connected Voice, a motivational speaker, an ambassador for Black History North East, a digital skills facilitator, a community engagement collaborator, and the communications lead at North East Anti-Racism Coalition.
I’ve been fortunate to work with some brilliant people, organisations and brands both locally and internationally. I’m also someone who believes you can have a serious work ethic but also have time to indulge in other things... give me a good film, book, somewhere nice to eat, time with family and friends and I’m happy.
I’m a graduate of Newcastle University, with a BA in Politics & Sociology and a MA in International Politics (specialising in Globalisation, Poverty & Development). I’m very much a forever student and, because apparently two degrees weren’t quite enough, I completed a Mini MBA with Northumbria University and Connect Northumberland over the last year. I genuinely enjoy learning, whether that’s through formal education, the people I work with or simply being curious about the world around me.
Working with me means you get more than someone who can create a nice-looking website or write a good post. I care about the quality of the work, the detail behind it and, most importantly, whether it actually works for you.
Through Tribe Tesi, I provide support across website design and development, social media management, content creation, copywriting, graphic design, branding and wider communications, with additional creative expertise brought in when a project needs it. Whether you need a one-off project or ongoing support, I work with you to get the right solution in place.
I also understand that getting things done matters. Deadlines aren't suggestions, so I work to agreed timescales and aim to deliver promptly without compromising on quality. And while I’m based in the UK, I work with clients both here in the north east of England and internationally, with much of what I do delivered remotely. So wherever you are, we can work together.
