In his own words Jerome gives an account of his internship experience at the foundation as part of his give back initiative. My name is Jerome Njihia, a former beneficiary of the Family Group Foundation Scholarship Programme and a 2017-2018 Gap year intern. After studying for four years at Alliance High School without any stress of paying school fees, (at…
Family Group Foundation has sponsored an additional 50 students for their high school education this year adding to over 474 students that have passed through its scholarship programme since its inception marking an investment of Sh83 million to date. The Foundation, which is a social investment vehicle of Family Bank Limited, Kenya Orient Insurance and Daykio Plantations, focuses on helping…
Caroline Njeri Macharia is a 3rd year nursing student at Outspan Medical Training College in Nyeri. She has 3 siblings and lives with her single mother who is a widow. Caroline is among 42 beneficiaries of the Afya Elimu Program that is a partnership between The Family Group Foundation (TFGF) and Afya Elimu Fund (AEF). The Afya Elimu Fund is…
Ian Nguitui comes from a single parent home. He is a first year student at the University of Nairobi studying Actuarial Science. The 2017 mentorship program made his choice of course make sense after listening to an inspiration talk from Kenya Orient Managing Director – Mr. Muema Muindi during the 2017 mentorship workshop. “Mr. Muema inspired me to like my…
The story of Glenda Achieng, 20 is not only one of hard work and determination, but of how volunteering and giving back to the community is important in transition from high school to university and is critical in helping youth in determining their career path. Glenda was a student at Machakos Girls High School. She sat for her KCSE exam…
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Thanks to the TFGF Fatuma Zahra is one step close to becoming a Nurse. Fatuma is one step closer to becoming a Nurse Thanks to the TFGF Fatuma Zahra is one step close to becoming a Nurse
Watch an inspiring story by TFGF alumni Albert Makungus’ dream of being an engineer and how this was made possible after being sponsored through his high school by Family Group Foundation. Albert is a student at Kenyatta University studying Mechanical Engineering. How my dream of becoming an Engineer became possible Watch an inspiring story by TFGF alumni Albert Makungus’ dream…
Access to education is one of the Fundamental rights of all human beings regardless of their social class, race, tribe gender or even physical capability. Studies show that the number of people enrolling in school has increased between the year 1990 and 2015. Additionally, the gap between educated women and men has tremendously decreased. Nonetheless, children from poor backgrounds continue…
Kevin Sagini sat for his KCSE exam in 2015 and scored a B+. He is currently a student at Moi University pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Education. Watch this young man’s journey in pursuit of education. Kevin’s Journey in pursuit of Education Watch Kevin’s journey in pursuit of Education. Kevin is a student at Moi University studying Bachelor of Arts…