Hopes are high for needy students in Bungoma to seamlessly go through their education as a philanthropy foundation to take care of their needs is launched.
The Nabukwesi Foundation which is spearheaded by the former Principal Secretary for higher education and research Simon Nabukwesi is aimed at uplifting students from poor background who cannot afford the costs of education.
Speaking during the launch at Sipala friends Church in Webuye East constituency, the founder Mr. Nabukwesi said the whole objective of the organization was to give back to the society.
“The foundation will make sure that every needy student is able to access education through sponsorship and scholarships given through the foundation.” said Nabukwesi.
At the same time, he urged parents and students to value education saying it was the only route to better future life.
Nabukwesi noted that the Foundation will also mount humanitarian activities across Bungoma county to uplift lives of the residents.
The former PS also served as the Principal at Friends school Kamusinga before he was appointed ambassador of Kenya to Canada.
He is credited for putting Bungoma County on the national map through Sterling examination and co-curriculum activity results at Friends School Kamusinga.
Mactilida Makana, the Foundation’s co-founder held that it was time to give back to the society through the Nabukwesi Foundation.
“Let us work together to empower our children who cannot afford school fees order to have a strong educated future generation “she said.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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