KCB Foundation has awarded one thousand full scholarships to academically gifted and financially vulnerable students to join Kenya senior schools across the country next week. The social investment arm of KCB Group has committed Kshs. 600 million for the 2026 cohort , covering their secondary and university studies, hence reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education and talent development across the country.
Niche groups
The investment will go towards school fees, stipends, uniforms, talent development, and basic requirements for the learners from secondary school up to their university education. Of the 2026 cohort, one hundred and twenty of the slots were reserved for the niche groups, including teen mothers, persons living with disabilities, and learners affected by harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation.
KCB Foundation has also expanded its focus on holistic development by admitting seventy five new student-athletes, bringing the total number supported from 2024 to one hundred and twenty five. The cohort was officially flagged off in Nairobi, with the scholars expected to report to school in the coming week. KCB Group director, marketing and communications, Rosalind Gichuru, said: “At the core of our business as KCB Group is transforming lives and nurturing talent across the country. The holistic approach for the scholars’ programme ensures that we are changing the education landscape for better.”
As Kenya transitions to the competency-based education curriculum, KCB Foundation has aligned its scholarship model to support creativity, critical thinking, and holistic growth, ensuring scholars are prepared for a dynamic economy. “We are expanding the scholarship programme to reach more deserving learners across the country,” noted KCB Foundation director Mendi Njonjo. Since expanding its scholarship programme to include tertiary education in 2021, KCB Foundation has supported over nine hundred and fifty students across the country. Overall, since its establishment in 2007, the foundation has impacted more than seven thousand learners nationwide, underscoring its long-term commitment to inclusive education and talent development.
