By Eddah Waithaka
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, today unveiled INUKA, a KPC Foundation initiative that sponsors secondary education for children with disabilities across all 47 counties.
The program selects two bright but needy students with disabilities from each county annually, covering tuition fees, uniforms, assistive learning devices, and mentorship to prepare them for the workforce. Since its inception, INUKA has supported 745 scholars at a cost of over KES 120 million.
During the launch at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), the Education CS reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive education, citing the 2018 National Survey on Children with Disabilities, which found that 11.4% of Kenyan children (2.4 million) have disabilities.
“Many face challenges like inaccessible infrastructure and untrained tutors, leading to low enrollment and high dropout rates,” said Ogamba. “But through partnerships like INUKA, we can bridge these gaps.”
He also announced that the Ministry of Education will audit schools to ensure compliance with disability-friendly requirements.
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KPC Foundation’s Commitment
KPC Board Chairperson Mrs. Faith Bett Boinett highlighted the struggles of students with disabilities in accessing education. “Many lack the necessary support, which is why we launched INUKA—to empower them through learning,” she said.
KPC Managing Director Mr. Joe Sang emphasized the program’s goal of creating an inclusive society. “We want every child, regardless of disability or financial status, to access quality education and transform their future,” he said.
Expanding Opportunities: INUKA PLUS
Alongside the main program, KPC Foundation introduced an annual mentorship initiative to boost academic performance and career readiness for 370 students each year.
Additionally, the Foundation recently launched INUKA PLUS, which provides university, college, and TVET scholarships to top-performing INUKA graduates. With an annual investment of KES 41 million, the program will support 25 students in its first cohort, totaling KES 160 million over four years.
The INUKA program underscores KPC Foundation’s dedication to equitable education and aligns with Kenya’s national development goals.
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