The Laikipia University Alumni Association has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting the education of school-going children in marginalized areas of Samburu and Turkana counties.
Speaking to Education News, the Association Chairman, George Gikundi, said the programme seeks to expand access to education and enable learners in underserved regions to achieve their academic goals and build better futures.
“We want to give children in marginalized areas an opportunity to access education and fulfill their academic careers, which will be useful in their future lives,” said Gikundi.
As part of the initiative, the association plans to distribute learning materials to schools across the two counties to enhance learning and improve academic outcomes.
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“We are committed as the Laikipia University Alumni Association to remember and support our young boys and girls in marginalized areas like Samburu and Turkana by investing in their education,” he added.
Gikundi noted that the association will collaborate with non-governmental organizations and government officials in the regions to ensure the programme reaches as many beneficiaries as possible and achieves meaningful impact.
The chairman was accompanied by Vice Chair Nancy Tonui, Treasurer Job Chemos, Secretary Agatha Muturi, Organizing Secretary Peter Ayora, and Communications Officer Sammy Zablom. The officials emphasized that the initiative is designed to make a lasting impact on education in the two counties.
By Peter Otuoro
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