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Airtel Kenya has renewed a scholarship programme partnership that will see 22 student needy students benefit.
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The deal was signed in collaborationwith Mukuru Promotion Centre to extend access to secondary education for vulnerable learners from Mukuru informal settlement.
Twenty two students from one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements will keep their seats in the classroom after Airtel Kenya renewed a scholarship programme that has quietly transformed hundreds of young lives since 2017.
Airtel Kenya, through the Airtel Africa Foundation, has renewed its scholarship partnership with Mukuru Promotion Centre, extending access to secondary education for vulnerable learners from Mukuru informal settlement.
Under the renewed agreement, 22 students from St. Michael’s Secondary School will receive full tuition sponsorship between 2026 and 2028, enabling them to complete their secondary education.
The programme, which began in 2017, has so far supported more than 190 students, many of whom would otherwise have faced significant barriers to accessing and completing their studies. The initiative has helped reduce school dropout rates among vulnerable learners while creating opportunities for further education and career growth.
St. Michael’s Secondary School was established in 2008 by Mukuru Promotion Centre to provide affordable quality education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements.
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The area is estimated to be home to about 700,000 residents and continues to face challenges related to poverty, unemployment and access to social services.
Speaking during the partnership renewal ceremony, Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra underscored the transformative role of education in creating sustainable social and economic change.
The support from Airtel Kenya goes beyond school fees. Airtel Kenya staff have also been supporting girls at St. Michael’s Secondary School through menstrual health initiatives, including the provision of sanitary pads, helping ensure that learners can attend school with dignity and confidence.
The scholarship programme forms part of the Airtel Africa Foundation’s broader commitment to advancing education and creating opportunities for underserved communities across Africa under its Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Digital Inclusion sustainability strategy.
By Benedict Aoya
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