This archive report was first published on 3 January 2020.
On Friday, Equity Group awarded the Wings to Fly Scholarships to over 1,100 scholars who excelled in last year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, speaking through Education CS Professor George Magoha, highlighted the program's impact and transformative power for bright but needy students in the country.
"We laud Mastercard Foundation, Equity Group, and their Wings to Fly partners for their generous contribution for the past 11 years to this worthy course," said the President.
Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman James Mwangi urged the students to make the most of the opportunity presented to them, for the benefit of their families, community, and the country at large.
"As you set out on this journey today, we will walk with you throughout your secondary school. Make the best use of this opportunity and study hard to make your family and the community proud," said Dr Mwangi.
More than 26,000 pupils across the country submitted applications for the Wings to Fly scholarship, which offers comprehensive secondary school scholarships to bright but financially disadvantaged children.
