Kenya Education Fund (KEF) has enrolled 161 new students into its scholarship programme.
Each of the 161 students will receive comprehensive support to ensure their academic success and holistic development.
The scholarship package includes school tuition, room and board, uniform and shoes, textbooks, sanitary pads, examination fees and participation in KEF workshops.
Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi, country director Francis Ng’ang’a noted that over 4,000 Kenyan children have been supported by collective effort from different donors since 2001.
“Kenya Education Fund’s greatest area is in providing education assistance to orphans and other needy children,” he said.
KEF is a non-governmental organisation that gives high school scholarships to financially challenged students.
With 600 active students, the organisation has taken a giant leap this January by extending full high school scholarships to the new cohort, covering four years of high school and one year of college. The total number of active students being 761.
Ng’ang’a said the scholarship goes beyond mere financial assistance.
“It is a beacon of hope for those who may otherwise have been unable to pursue their education due to poverty, drought, lack of accessibility, or cultural practices,” he said.
He added that KEF successfully transitions 99 per cent of its students from high school to university, breaking the cycle of poverty and fostering self-reliance.
He said his organisation will continue to champion the cause of education for all, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
He invited like-minded Kenyans to join the work by supporting underprivileged children around them.
“Together, we can create a more inclusive and empowered society through the gift of education” he stated.
KEF also empowers students by teaching them life- and entrepreneurial skills and providing counseling and career guidance to ensure individuals mature to be well-rounded adults
