The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has officially launched the Inuka Scholarship Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to support students with disabilities across the country. This transformative programme targets two students per county, offering them fully funded secondary and tertiary education.
First initiated in 2017, Inuka has already benefitted 745 students and continues to break educational barriers for children with special needs. The scholarship covers tuition fees, school uniforms, assistive devices, and other essential academic requirements. Recently, the programme was expanded to include tertiary education, allowing students to pursue university and TVET courses.
KPC Managing Director Joe Sang’ praised the programme’s impact, noting that nearly half of the Inuka scholars in 2023 qualified for university admission. “This programme is not just about education; it’s about dignity, empowerment, and breaking barriers,” he stated.
Notable beneficiaries include Levy Kabesa, Monica Isabwa, and Allan Kwambai, who are currently pursuing their dream careers in various universities. Another remarkable success story is that of Caroline Mwangi from Nyeri County, a girl with albinism who overcame numerous challenges to score 397 marks in KCPE, later achieving an A- in KCSE. Inspired by Judge Mumbi Ngugi, she is now studying to become a lawyer.
To complement academic support, KPC has launched an annual mentorship programme for over 370 students, offering guidance in life skills and career preparation. The tertiary scholarship package includes full tuition, accommodation, meals, mentorship, psychosocial support, and leadership development.
“Our motivation is to bridge the education gap and ensure that students smoothly transition to higher learning institutions,” said Sang’. Graduates will also get a chance to intern and compete for positions at KPC.
The Foundation is now calling on corporate partners to support this impactful programme. In addition to education, KPC Foundation is active in health, water, environment, empowerment, and livelihoods, having invested in 377 projects and reached over 58,000 beneficiaries with investments worth over Sh780 million.
