15
Aug
Micro-funding makes a world of difference
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11
Aug
Impacting change in Delhi
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11
Aug
Nakuru County Next Frontier for GIC
Schools in Nakuru County are the new focus of the Schools Green Initiative Challenge –GIC, as consultations continue between KenGen Foundation and the Olkaria Environmental team to launch the program in the area this year. The two teams held their latest planning meeting on August 10 and discussed on the progress of launching the tree... Read More
05
Aug
Foundation Joins Celebral Palsy Unit Celebrations
In a colourful ceremony graced by the Permanent Secretary for Special Programmes Ms. Josephta Mukobe and nominated Member of Parliament Hon. Isaac Mwaura, the KenGen Foundation joined Dr. Ribeiro Parklands Primary School to celebrate their 10 year Cerebral Palsy Unit Anniversary and the launch of the school’s website on 28 July. Dr. Ribeiro Parklands Primary... Read More
31
Jul
KenGen Education Scholarship Success Story: Timothy Kimanthi
Timothy Kimanthi, from Seven Forks, is an alumnus of the KenGen’s Education Scholarships Programme. A former student at Makima Secondary School class of 2009, he was awarded a full University scholarship after qualifying to join The Technical University of Kenya. At the university, he pursued a degree in Bachelor of Technology (Building and construction). Currently... Read More
27
Jul
KenGen Signs Afforestation Mou With Lake Basin College
KenGen Foundation to oversee the monitoring of the project. The KenGen Foundation, KenGen and the Lake Basin College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the afforestation of Katuk Odeyo area in Nyakach on 20th July. The Mou provides the framework of the cooperation between the parties in regard to the project. In recognition of... Read More
25
Jul
Train Youth in Environmental Protection
Kenya has a relatively low forest cover at only 6.99 per cent of its territory, which falls short of the required standards by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Article 69 of Kenya’s Constitution establishes that, “the State shall work to achieve and maintain a tree cover of at least 10 per cent of the... Read More
22
Jul
2nd Green Initiative Challenge Capacity Building Exercise Reviews Project’s Progress
120 green teachers from schools participating in the Green Initiative Challenge reviewed the progress made in the afforestation competition by their institutions during the second capacity building exercise held at various centres in the three counties of Kitui, Machakos and Embu from 13 – 15 July. The exercise, facilitated by the sponsors, KenGen Foundation, Better... Read More
20
Jul
Foundation Signs Its First World Bank Grant
Upper Tana Community to benefit from the Grant The Foundation marked a major landmark by signing a Ksh. 5 million (USD 50,000) grant with World Bank Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) on 6th July, its first engagement with the Bank. The grant will go towards the renovation of Kiambaa Primary School, and the construction of a... Read More
29
Jun
MY EXPERIENCE IN MENTORING THE “TRIOS”
I was assigned wonderful “Trios” to be their mentor during the Annual Mentorship Program in August 2015 coordinated by the KenGen Foundation. Led by Mr. Anthony Igecha, I was among a group of 25 staff who had been invited to be briefed on mentorship during the students’ Annual Mentorship program after which we would be... Read More