The Family Group Foundation’s “Tufuzu Na Elimu” scholarship programme has churned out 100 beneficiaries who have attained the mean minimum grade of C+ and above needed to join tertiary education institutions, signifying an 87 per cent transition rate.
Speaking during the award ceremony for the top performers, the Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for Higher Education and Research Dr. Beatrice Muganda, commended the efforts by the Foundation in supporting the government’s effort in 100 per cent transition to high school education.
“The true power of education lies in breaking barriers, unlocking opportunities, and transforming generations,” the PS said. “We will continue working with development and local partners such as the Foundation to ensure that students receive maximum support for their studies. When we invest in young minds, we invest in the future of Kenya. I commend the Family Group Foundation for being a nurturing home for dreams.”
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Dr Muganda said higher education faces many challenges due to increasing enrolment with limited capacity and resources, and termed the transition as “one that will ensure that no deserving student loses the opportunities they have earned.”
Out of the Foundation’s 114 students who sat for the 2024 KCSE exams, the top four attained a mean grade of A, twelve with A-, and 84 students managed grades between B plus and C plus.
“The Family Group Foundation’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives through education has been inspirational. 25 children from the military are currently benefiting from this scholarship programme. We appreciate the special partnership between the Family Group Foundation and Military Wives Association in supporting the education of military children,” said Military Wives Association of Kenya Chair Grace Kahariri.
For Family Bank Chief Operations Officer Belinda Maghanga, the best thing about the Foundation is in supporting and nurturing students as they move to the next educational level.
“We have spent the past twelve years investing in young people, guiding them toward a brighter future. Our commitment remains strong, and we are excited to witness the impact they will have in their communities and beyond. To date, we have supported over 1,200 students in accessing quality education and mentorship, investing more than Sh300 million since the program’s inception,” Ms Maghanga said.
The Tufuzu Na Elimu scholarship programme is a holistic scholarship program that not only cares for the Intellectual aspects of its beneficiaries’ needs by covering school fees and other school-related costs, but it also looks to equip its beneficiaries with emotional intelligence skills through its mentorship programme with the aim to address any challenging issues that the students may face.
“We have embedded mentorship into our scholarship programme to help students navigate their educational journey. Our structured mentorship curriculum is currently supporting over 890 students in 341 schools from county to national level, strengthening their psychosocial and emotional well-being while equipping them with academic, career, and life skills throughout their high school education,” said The Family Group Foundation Chairman Dr. Francis Muraya.
The students have just completed the alumni mentorship programme which is designed to provide them with critical information to help them understand their options for higher education, funding opportunities, and career pathways
