Their Stories

My name is Mercy Njeri. I am 21 years old. I was born on 10th October 2000 in a village called Mareba, Chemalal sublocation, Leseru location, Turbo sub county, Uasin Gishu county in Kenya. I am Kenyan by birth and I speak English, Kiswahili fluently. I’m the first...

My name is Diana Jepkemboi. I am 20 years old. I was born on 31st January 2002 in a village called Maili Tisa, Leseru sublocation Catron location, Turbo sub county, Uasin Gishu county in Kenya. I am Kenyan by birth and I speak English, Kiswahili and Kalenjin fluently....

 My full name is STEPHEN ONYAPIDI. I am 25 years old. I was born on January 2nd 1997 in a village called Ketebat, Kekalet sub location, Kakapel location, TESO NORTH SUB COUNTY, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA. I am a Kenyan by birth and I speak English and Swahili languages...

“Growing up in the small town of Mailinne, Milimani area, I faced many challenges due to the poverty and struggles my family endured. Raised by hardworking parents who relied on my father's meager teacher's salary, life was not easy for us. When my father was...

Samuel Nyongesa is a shining example of the positive impact that sponsorship programs can have on individuals' lives. Through our program, Samuel has been able to pursue his passion for electrical engineering and has successfully attained both a certificate and a...

Antony's story is one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite Antony, now 19, growing up in poverty in Kericho, Kenya, he never lost sight of his dreams for a better life. With limited resources, Antony managed to complete preschool at...

“My name is Margaret Mbayachi. I was born on 6th may 2010, and I am now 13yrs old. I am a born again Christian and fellowships at IVC Church Eldoret. My father’s name is John Mbayachi and my mother’s name is Josephine Akinyi I was raised in Uasin Gishu county. I have...

Bruno, now 20 years old is currently in driving school. He will be joining the Makena Tech Center soon after attaining his driver’s license. Brunoh faced various challenges during his childhood and recalls it as tough as they struggled to afford basic necessities and...

“My name is Kevin Simiyu, born and raised in a ghetto In Eldoret known as Langas. My upbringing in a slum presented numerous challenges, especially in financial struggles. Raised by my loving grandmother, I became accustomed to the harsh realities of living in a slum,...

 Born on January 9th, 2012, in Mombasa County, Maryam is the second-born in her family, hailing from a Christian background. Her mother, a single parent and casual laborer, struggles to make ends meet, making it immensely difficult for her to provide for Maryam...

Purity Tulula was born on July 15, 2003, and hails from Eldoret town, Kenya. Growing up in Kahoya estate, Purity attended St. John's Kigoro primary school, where she developed her passion for learning. Despite facing many challenges like lack of tuition fees, Purity...

My full name is Sheldon Ouluoch . I am 22 years old born on 20 th December 2000 ina Village called Umina, Ukwala sub location, Ugunja constituency,...

My name is Wycliffe Simiyu Tulula, I was born in 2005/23/9 in a place known as kahoya street. Am a Christian, I come from a family of 4 members that’s my lovely mama Rose Tulula Nekesa and my beautiful sister Purity Nafula Tulula and my handsome brother Shadrack...

My name is Samuel Berur kogo am 19years born on 23/October/2002. I live in a family of nine members, led by my father Christopher kemboi lelei, mother Recknalda Ikhoha Kemboi and my two lovely sisters Abigael Chebaibai and Emanuela Kalia together with us we live four...

My name is Michael Letting, born in Nandi South, forth born in a family of four. My father died before I ever saw him and I was raised by my mother who is 66 years now. I finished my primary school in 2006 and was enrolled in a special high school which I finished in...

My name is Clinton lidwaji I come from a family of six, my mama and the five sons.Mum taught us about Jesus when we were still young and we are proud she did for our life would have been miserable without her teachings we...

Nothing is nobler than giving back to the community and giving hope to someone who had none left. David Williams is a shining example of the impact that a helping hand can have on someone's life. Born in 2006 in Kenya, David faced many challenges growing up, including...

My name is Marion Anyango, I am 21 years Old. I come from a family of five and we were all raised by my mother. I finished highschool in 2019, and thanks to the Makena Scholarship Program, I am currently enrolled as a first year student at the Kitale National...

Moses is an 18-year-old student who is currently under our sponsorship program. He was born and raised in Huruma Estate, Eldoret and currently attends Uasin Gishu High School, where he is working hard to achieve his academic goals. Moses comes from a disadvantaged...