By Eddah Waithaka
Today, Sanlam announced a full university scholarship for Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright and needy student from Sogoo village near Narok. The 17-year-old, who previously attended Cheborge High School in Narok, excelled in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, achieving an impressive A-.
Nathan first gained attention early last month when a video of his father energetically dancing and jumping in celebration of his son’s stellar performance went viral on social media. Sanlam Group later shared this video as part of their Pan African #PROUDMoments campaign. The #PROUDMoments campaign aims to celebrate the victories of everyday people, regardless of their scale.
This serves as a reminder that every victory and every step towards your goals deserves recognition and celebration. The Sanlam Group felt deeply inspired by the tears of joy from Nathan’s devoted father, who made significant sacrifices to ensure his son received an education.
Moved by this dedication, they stepped up to support Nathan by fully covering his tuition fees for the university assigned to him by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). With aspirations of studying Medicine, Nathan expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the scholarship and the opportunities it will bring.
The scholarship covers his tuition and other educational expenses, allowing him to concentrate on his studies and pursue his dream of creating a better life for himself, his family, and his community.
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“I am truly humbled and grateful to Sanlam for this opportunity. Becoming a doctor has always been my dream, and this scholarship brings me closer to that goal. I hope to use my education to improve my life, give back to my community, and support my family,” Nathan Kipng’eno said.
By supporting Nathan, Sanlam actively reinforces its commitment to fostering academic success, promoting financial literacy, and empowering future generations of leaders. By providing access to education and facilitating the professional growth of individuals like Nathan, Sanlam lays the foundation for a brighter and more inclusive future.
During the scholarship award ceremony, Dr. Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo, Group Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Kenya, remarked, “Nathan’s journey is truly inspiring. He embodies the spirit of hard work, proving that circumstances do not define one’s destiny. No matter where you come from or the challenges you face, you can always reach success with determination and unwavering commitment. At Sanlam, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. By offering this scholarship to students like Nathan, we invest in the future of one of Kenya’s brightest young minds.”
Sanlam actively commits to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and the communities it serves by implementing various educational and social initiatives that enable everyone to prosper, regardless of their background.
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