Inuka scholarship: KPC Foundation launches Grade 10 vetting for students with disabilities

The KPC Foundation has this week commenced a nationwide Grade 10 vetting exercise for the Inuka Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, which began on Monday and will run for two weeks across all 47 counties.

The exercise targets learners with disabilities currently joining Grade 10, with the Foundation selecting one boy and one girl from each county to benefit from full secondary school scholarships under the Inuka Program.

The initiative ensures equitable, inclusive, and gender-balanced access to education opportunities nationwide.

Speaking during the exercise, the KPC Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and equal opportunity.

“The Inuka Scholarship is designed to ensure that learners with disabilities are not left behind due to socio-economic challenges. Through this program, we continue to invest in the potential of young people across the country,” said KPC Managing Director and Foundation chair Joe Sang.

The vetting process includes document verification, interviews, and socio-economic assessments, with parents and guardians engaged throughout the exercise in line with ethical guidelines.

The Inuka Scholarship is a flagship KPC Foundation education initiative that supports bright but vulnerable learners with disabilities by enabling access to quality senior secondary education.

The program also extends to tertiary education level under the “Inuka Plus Program”, providing holistic support aimed at empowering beneficiaries to achieve academic success and long-term self-reliance.

Vetting is being conducted by a multi-agency county vetting committee comprising the County officials, KPC Foundation representatives and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).

This collaborative approach ensures transparency, accountability, and adherence to child safeguarding and disability inclusion standards.

KPC Foundation remains committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and quality education for learners from marginalised and vulnerable communities.