Six students from vulnerable families at Sitikho Friends Secondary School in Webuye West Constituency have received full school fees for the entire year, worth Ksh 145,000, alongside essential school effects valued at Ksh 50,000. This donation was made by the Artificial Intelligence Foundation, led by Mr. Humphrey Muchuma, whose vision is to empower young minds and uplift the community by supporting education.
The donation will help ease the educational journey of these six students, two of whom are girls and four are boys. Each student received items such as soap, mattresses, boxes, and books. Two of the students, who are orphans, will also benefit from boarding fees to ensure they stay in school, allowing them more time for studies as they prepare for their national exams this year.
Speaking on behalf of the Inua AI CEO Humphrey Muchuma, Mr. Emmanuel Wafula Muchocho addressed the students and the community, emphasizing the importance of hard work and perseverance. “Mr. Muchuma is not a politician, nor does he intend to vie for any political office,” Mr. Muchocho said. “He is helping these six students because they have shown potential. This is his way of giving back to the community that has supported him, and he hopes that their success will inspire more support in the future.”
Mr. Muchocho encouraged the students to prove their worth by excelling in their studies, setting a standard for future recipients of such assistance. “Your performance in school will be the yardstick for more sponsorship,” he added.
In addition to the financial support, Mr. Muchuma also plans to organize an academic trip for the six students during the holidays to expose them to new learning experiences and broaden their perspectives. Furthermore, Mr. Muchuma is donating 40 computers to the school to enhance the quality of computer studies. This is especially important, as outdated computers had been hindering the subject’s progress in the school.
The donation comes at a crucial time. The school’s principal, Mr. Ferdinand Makokha, expressed his deep gratitude for the timely support, which will help cover the school’s operational costs before the school receives government capitation. “Many schools, including ours, are struggling due to delayed government funding,” Mr. Makokha explained. “This donation ensures we can continue operating smoothly and keep our students in school.”
