195 bright students from poor backgrounds in Nakuru, who sat their Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) in 2019, have benefited from the Elimu scholarship programme.
The Ministry of Education is targeting 9,000 beneficiaries after launching the 2020 Elimu scholarship programme, funded by the World Bank through the Ministry of Education and the Equity Group foundation.
Equity Bank Director of Operations Allan Waititu, urged students from Nakuru slums to take advantage of the opportunity given to them to continue with their education in secondary school.
The students who came from very poor backgrounds and qualified for the scholarship, went on a three-day mentorship programme from January 4, at Nakuru Boys High School organised by Equity Bank.
Speaking during the end of the mentorship programme, Waititu asked the students to ensure they work hard in secondary school, and attain good grades.
“You were chosen from among other needy students and the best way to show your appreciation is to study hard and pass your national examinations. It would be a sad day come 2023 if you score poor grades with such a comprehensive scholarship programme from the government.”
“You will no longer be worried where your tuition and boarding fee, books and uniforms will come from and, therefore, you should now study hard and pass your national examinations and realise your dreams,” Waititu said as quoted by Nation.
The students who qualified for the programme came from Kaptembwa, Manyani, Bondeni, Kwa Rhonda and Karagita slums, among other areas.