Enwealth Foundation has awarded 360 scholarships valued at Ksh 22 million to support learners throughout their three years in senior secondary school education.
The Enwealth Fanisi Scholarship programme targets academically promising students from vulnerable backgrounds, supporting access to quality education while building character, leadership, and practical life skills.
Speaking during the 2026 Fanisi Scholarship Award Ceremony, Dr. Mumbua Mbaluka, Head of Institutional Advancement at National Intelligenceand Research University (NIRU),urged scholars to align their education with the realities of a rapidly changing economy.
“The future of work is evolving. Education must be matched with practical skills, innovation, and anentrepreneurial mindset. Today’s scholars must prepare not only to be job seekers, but job creators. Skills, creativity, and problem-solving are now as valuable as academic certificates. Do well in school, yes, but also gain skills, remain disciplined, and prepare yourselves to serve, lead, and create solutions for your communities and the nation,” said Dr. Mbaluka.
Dr. Mbaluka noted that both locally and globally, a growing number of graduates are not absorbed into traditional white-collar employment, underscoring the importance of adaptability, problem-solving, and skills-based learning.
John Kennedy Monyoncho, Executive Director of Enwealth Foundation, said: “We are proud to support 360 bright young minds this year. These scholarships represent more than financial assistance. They are a gateway to opportunity, character development, and a purposeful future. Our commitment to empowering vulnerable students through education continues to grow stronger.”
On his part, Simon Wafubwa, the Group CEO of Enwealth Financial Services, shared a message of hope drawn from his own journey.
“Your humble beginnings should never deter you from pursuing your God-given potential. Where youstart does not define where you will end. With faith, discipline, and the right opportunities, it is possible to rise, build, and impact generations,” said Wafubwa.