The Kikuyu Constituency Education (KICE) Foundation on Wednesday admitted a new cohort of beneficiaries into its academic sponsorship program to support bright but needy students joining Senior Secondary School (Grade 10).
A total of 35 students were enrolled after undergoing an application, verification, and vetting process.
The beneficiaries received Sh 1,326,190 to cater for Term One school fees and school uniforms. The 35 mattresses needed were donated by the foundation’s patron, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
The induction ceremony brought together foundation officials, alumni, and beneficiaries, during which former beneficiaries addressed the new ones and shared advice on discipline and academic focus.
Earlier, on December 20, the foundation disbursed Sh1,693,975 in school fees to its current cohort of 54 students for the first term of the 2026 academic year. The check issuance was led by Board of Trustees member Mr. Matthew Gathua (Chief) and Kikuyu Constituency Office Manager Kamau wa Beth.
The disbursement followed a three-day mentorship program during which students were guided on academic performance, career choices, and personal development.
The foundation also recognized its 2025 KCSE candidates, noting that 16 out of 25 students attained university entry grades.
During the event, the foundation partnered with the Queens Dignity Foundation, which provided menstrual and personal hygiene care packages to students.
To qualify for the KICE Foundation sponsorship program, applicants must be bright but needy students from Kikuyu Constituency who have attained a KJSEA aggregate score of at least 54 out of 72 points. Applications are submitted at the Kikuyu NG-CDF office with the required documents, including a birth certificate, guardian’s identification, and KJSEA result slip. Proof of guardianship is required where applicable.
Foundation officials thanked the patron, Board of Trustees, partners, alumni, and benefactors for their continued support of the program.
By Kevin Karanja
