KCB Foundation Invests KShs. 100 Million in 2025 University Scholarship Programme
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KCB Foundation has flagged off 300 students into its 2025 University Scholarship Programme, investing KShs. 100 million to cover tuition and mentorship throughout their studies. These students join 588 others already benefiting from the initiative across various Kenyan universities, colleges, and technical institutions.
The scholarship, launched in 2021, prioritizes vulnerable learners, allocating 10% of slots to persons with disabilities and 50% to girls, including orphans, teenage mothers, and students from high-poverty areas.
Basic Education Principal Secretary, Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok, highlighted the government’s commitment to education, citing the 100% transition policy, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and a KShs. 40 billion investment in first- and second-year university students. He emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in bridging education gaps.
KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to education, noting that 5,755 students have benefitted from KCB’s scholarship programme, including 454 persons with disabilities, 104 teenage mothers, 134 FGM survivors, and 47 talented athletes.
“Our commitment stems from the belief that every child deserves access to quality education. By prioritizing education, we aim to combat poverty, unemployment, and marginalization,” said Russo.
The programme also includes annual mentorship, equipping students with skills to navigate their academic and professional journeys.
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