Tharaka University led by the Vice Chancellor/CEO Prof. Peter K. Muriungi has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KCB Foundation, marking a significant step forward in advancing education and employability opportunities for students across Kenya.
The partnership is anchored on two key areas of support: Employability and Education. Under the employability pillar, the collaboration will focus on business development programs such as the Tujiajiri Program, aimed at equipping young people with practical skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
Through the education pillar, the KCB Foundation Scholars Program continues to support bright but financially challenged students in accessing and completing their studies. Currently, the partnership is supporting 8 students at Tharaka University and 850 students in colleges and universities across the country.
In a move to deepen impact, plans are underway to support an additional 950 students through an innovative financing model that will guide learners throughout their academic journey from Grade 10 to university while integrating career development and mentorship support.
Beyond scholarships, the partnership will also explore collaboration in student-centered initiatives such as career fairs, university orientation programs, and community engagement activities including walks and outreach events, all aimed at enhancing student experience and career readiness.
Members present during the signing included Benson Masero, Programme Manager at KCB Foundation, Pinton Koome, Registrar Academics-Dr. Daniel Mwangi,Dr. Collins Sitienei- Director Partnerships and Linkages, Dr. Kimathi Muembu, COD-Humanities, Dr, Fidelis Ngugi- Dean FPET,, Dr. Urbanus Ndolo- Director Resource Mobilization, Dennis Kibungi- Director FBUE, Kevin Tuei- Director ODeL and CPA Mary Riungu- Accountant Tharaka University.
