24
Feb
Exciting Gitaru Excursion for the Third GIC Winner School
The continuous rumbling of the turbines at Gitaru Power Plant drown the engineer’s voice as he explains the working of hydro power production to a group of students from Makutano DEB Primary School on 23 February. Despite the machines’ echo, the students shuffle closer to the technician, keen to catch his words as he points... Read More
18
Feb
Second GIC Runners Up had their day at Olkaria
Thirty students from Mwea Primary School, Mbeere South, could not conceal their excitement as they dipped and splashed in the warm therapeutic waters of KenGen’s Olkaria Geothermal Spa, Naivasha on February 10. The students had earlier visited the Olkaria Geothermal Power plant on a look and learn tour where they were also treated to a... Read More
16
Feb
KenGen Foundation Wraps Up Form One Selection for 2016 Education Scholarships
The KenGen Foundation has concluded this year’s secondary schools education scholarships selection with a final list of 31 needy students who will benefit from fully paid for opportunities to further their studies. Working closely with the area CSR committees, liaison officers and the local administration under the Foundation supervision, rigorous background checks on the applicants... Read More
12
Feb
“Givers” Boost KenGen Education Scholarships
Eleven more secondary school students are benefiting from KenGen scholarships this year, thanks to the KenGen Givers and partners. This brings to 31 the number of needy students who have joined various secondary schools countrywide on the KenGen Education Scholarship program. The Foundation in February announced eight extra scholarships to be funded directly by KenGen... Read More
12
Feb
Memorable Tour of Mombasa for the GIC – Phase I Winning School.
Thirty students and teachers from St. Martin Kaewa Secondary School, Masinga were treated to a memorable educational tour of Mombasa as a reward for emerging the overall winners of the Phase 1 of the Green Initiative Challenge, (GIC) that was concluded at the end of last year. The three-day trip was courtesy of Bamburi Cement... Read More
15
Jan
Schools Green Initiative Challenge Gears Up for 3-Day Capacity Building Exercise
School patrons and teachers from institutions participating in the Schools Green Initiative Challenge will benefit from a three-day capacity building exercise set for the 20th – 22nd at the various centres in the three counties of Kitui, Machakos & Embu. The training, facilitated by the sponsors, KenGen Foundation, Better Globe Forestry and Bamburi Cement will... Read More
08
Jan
Forever Grateful! How Ken Mwangi made the KenGen Scholarship His Stepping Stone.
He likes describing himself as a young scholar and an educationist, having a Masters in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe, and currently pursuing his second Masters in the University of Nairobi. The young man of 26 will be enrolling for his PhD in June this year, making him arguably one of the youngest... Read More
18
Dec
Mike Njeru Receives Lifetime Award, Establishes Legacy Through the KenGen Foundation
In the backdrop of the Olkaria Geothermal Power plant, Naivasha, the KenGen Foundation’s Managing Trustee Mike njeru was honoured during the 6th KenGen Awards ceremony. He has served the Company for 26 years to date. Mike’s background is in communications, both corporate and media and had managed the Company’s Corporate Affairs for over 15 years... Read More
17
Dec
KenGen Foundation begins consulting Upper Tana Community on CDCF funded projects
The KenGen Foundation, in collaboration with KenGen CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) & Environment, and community representatives from Upper Tana held their first consultative meeting at the Tana power station on 16 December 2015 to brainstorm on new Corporate Social Investment projects to be implemented by the Foundation and funded by the Community Development Carbon Fund... Read More
07
Dec
KenGen Givers Observe #GivingTuesday With Community Benevolence
KenGen Givers showed their enthusiasm in spreading the holiday spirit of giving during this year’s #GivingTuesday with charity activities across the country. The day coincided with the global Worlds AIDs Day on December 1. Kipevu – Givers from Kipevu Power Station spent quality time with the elderly at Alms House – a home for the... Read More