KPC Foundation Board of Trustee Joyce Emanikor (left) and National Council for Persons with Disabilities Head of Educational Assistance and Scholarships Titus Yego during the MoU signing ceremony with National Council for Persons with Disabilities at KPC headquarters on October 23, 2025. /DOUGLAS OKIDDYLearners living with disabilities are set to benefit from expanded educational and empowerment opportunities following a new agreement between the Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
The MoU signed Thursday seeks to strengthen collaboration in promoting inclusive education, mentorship and support for students living with disabilities under the foundation’s Inuka Scholarship Programme.
Launched in 2017, the Inuka Scholarship is KPC Foundation’s flagship education initiative that supports bright but needy learners with disabilities from all 47 counties.
The programme has so far benefited 745 students, with an investment of Sh123.7 million covering tuition, uniforms and essential learning materials.
Each year, two students - a boy and a girl - are selected from every county to ensure equal representation across the country.
KPC managing director and foundation chairman Joe Sang said the new Memorandum of Understanding formalises years of cooperation between the two organisations in identifying beneficiaries, supporting their education, providing assistive devices and linking graduates to career opportunities.
“The National Council for Persons with Disabilities has been a strong ally in helping us identify deserving beneficiaries, ensure accountability and extend our reach to every corner of the country,” Sang said in a statement read on his behalf by the company’s general of strategy Zilper Abong’o.
The partnership, he said, reaffirms their shared commitment to inclusivity, dignity and empowerment.
Representing the KPC Board chairperson Faith Boinett, Joyce Emanikor reaffirmed the company’s commitment to social impact through education,
Over the years, the Inuka Programme has expanded from supporting secondary school education to include tertiary education through the Inuka Plus initiative.
Currently, 60 students are enrolled under Inuka Plus, 25 in the second cohort and 10 pursuing degrees at the European Business University (EBU) through sponsorship by Nominated Senator Crystal Asige.
The programme’s success is also reflected in its academic outcomes.
In the 2024 KCSE examinations, 47 per cent of Inuka scholars scored C+ and above, qualifying for university admission, up from 27 per cent in 2023.
KPC Foundation Board member Joyce Emanikor (left), Pwani Univerity student Ahfwa Mohaned, NCPWD CEO Eva Njoroge and Zilper Abong'o cuts a cake during the MoU signing ceremony with National Council for Persons with Disabilities at KPC headquarters on October 23, 2025. /DOUGLAS OKIDDYTo complement its scholarship efforts, the KPC Foundation has rolled out an annual mentorship programme that equips students with life skills, psychosocial support, and guidance as they prepare for national examinations and transition to higher education.
“Education remains one of the most effective tools for social transformation,” Abong’o said.
“At KPC Foundation, we believe that when we invest in people, we invest in the future of our country. Together with NCPWD, we are building a Kenya where every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to thrive,” she said.
NCPWD CEO Eva Njoroge lauded KPC Foundation for its long-term investment in education for learners with disabilities, noting that the partnership aligns with the Council’s mission to create an inclusive and equitable society.
“We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with KPC Foundation, an organisation that has consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to empowering persons with disabilities,” Njoroge said.
“This MoU will deepen our joint efforts in promoting education, skills development and employment pathways that enable PWDs to live dignified and productive lives.”
As part of the event, NCPWD donated 10 new wheelchairs, 20 pairs of crutches and 20 white canes to support mobility for learners with physical and visual impairments.
The ceremony held at KPC headquarters also featured emotional testimonials from current Inuka and Inuka Plus beneficiaries, who expressed gratitude for the support that has transformed their educational journeys.
Levy Kabesa, a first-year Law student at Kenyatta University, said the programme gave him hope and stability when he needed it most.
“KPC not only supported us financially but also provided mentorship that has shaped our confidence and discipline,” said Kabesa.
Patience Nelima, also a first-year student at Kenyatta University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Drama and Theatre, began as a beneficiary of the Inuka Programme in secondary school and has now transitioned to Inuka Plus for tertiary education.
“The Foundation believed in my potential and gave me the chance to pursue my dreams. I hope to use my skills in film and drama to promote inclusion and tell stories that inspire others,” she said.
