NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 – KCB Foundation has committed Sh600 million to support secondary and university education for vulnerable learners in 2026, strengthening its long-term investment in inclusive education and talent development.
The funding will cater for school fees, stipends, uniforms, talent development and other basic needs, supporting beneficiaries from secondary school through to university.
Out of the 2026 cohort, 120 slots have been reserved for learners from niche groups, including teen mothers, persons living with disabilities and those affected by harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation.
The Foundation has also expanded its focus on holistic development by admitting 75 new student-athletes, bringing the total number supported since 2024 to 125. The cohort was flagged off in Nairobi and is expected to report to school in the coming week.
“At the core of our business as KCB Group is transforming lives and nurturing talent across the country. The holistic approach of the scholars’ programme ensures that we are changing the education landscape for the better,” said KCB Group Director for Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru, during the award of 1,000 full scholarships to academically gifted but financially vulnerable students joining Kenya Senior Schools.
Since its establishment in 2007, KCB Foundation has supported more than 7,000 learners nationwide. Following the expansion of the scholarship programme to include tertiary education in 2021, the Foundation has so far supported over 950 university and college students.
“We are expanding the scholarship programme to reach more deserving learners across the country,” said KCB Foundation Director Mendi Njonjo.
