KCB Foundation has awarded 1,000 full scholarships to academically gifted and financially vulnerable students to join Kenya Senior Schools across the country.

Additionally, the social investment arm of KCB Group PLC has committed KES600 million for the 2026 cohort through to their secondary and university studies, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education and talent development across the country.

The investment will go towards school fees, stipends, uniforms, talent development, and basic requirements for the learners from secondary school through to their university education. 

If the 2026 cohort, 120 of the slots were reserved for the niche groups, including teen mothers, persons living with disabilities, and learners affected by harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation.

KCB Foundation has also expanded its focus on holistic development by admitting 75 new student-athletes, bringing the total number supported from 2024 to 125. The cohort was officially flagged off in Nairobi, with the scholars expected to report to school in the coming week.

KCB Group Director, Marketing and Communications, Rosalind Gichuru, said: “At the core of our business as KCB Group is transforming lives and nurturing talent across the country. The holistic approach for the scholars’ programme ensures that we are changing the education landscape for better.”

As Kenya transitions to the Competency-Based Education curriculum, KCB Foundation has aligned its scholarship model to support creativity, critical thinking, and holistic growth, ensuring scholars are prepared for a dynamic economy.

“We are expanding the scholarship program to reach more deserving learners across the country,” noted KCB Foundation Director Mendi Njonjo.

Since expanding its scholarship programme to include tertiary education in 2021, the KCB Foundation has supported over 950 students across the country.
Overall, since its establishment in 2007, the Foundation has impacted more than 7,000 learners nationwide, underscoring its long-term commitment to inclusive education and talent development.