Education has been at the heart of what we do as an organization. Through education we have been able to change lives, transform individuals and families as a whole and shape characters of students as we prepare them to tackle different circumstances that come in their lives.
In April this year, UKR enrolled 70 primary school graduates into different high schools in Kenya after producing stellar academic performances in their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), that saw them transit to high school. 39 of them are under our high school scholarship program while the rest are being supported under our Family Care Program.
The students received all the school requirements from UKR as requested by their respective schools inclusive of stationery, set books (literature books), text books, revision books, personal hygiene products, school fees’ bank slips and pocket money to cushion them while in school.
It was all smiles as the students couldn’t hide their joy on getting the precious chance to advance to the next level of their academic journey.
Beryl Mmbaya, one of the beneficiaries of our high school scholarships, expressed her happiness upon receiving all the necessary school requirements as requested by her school, “Today I have come to pick my school requirements. UKR has helped me a lot. The support they have given me is going to be of immense value to my academics. My vision is to successfully complete my studies and be a doctor. Thank you to my sponsor for this opportunity.”
John Manoah, another beneficiary of the program from Hamisi Region in Vihiga, registered his joy admitting that support will help him attain his goal of being a neurosurgeon. He also noted that the change of environment from Vihiga county to Kisumu county where he will be schooling will give him an opportunity to interact with new people and learn new cultures.
“All I can say is thank you very much to the UKR family, its partners and sponsors. They have helped me a lot. May God bless them,” he added.
It is with no doubt that the support accorded to the students is of great value and will in the long term help them achieve their life goals and also their families’ goals.
As United Kenya Rising, we would like to thank our partners, donors, and sponsors for their contribution and support in helping these young men and women realize their dreams.