Friends of Ngong Road

We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.

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Waiting Students

Favour

Favour, 11 years old, comes from a loving family, living with both her parents and 4 siblings. As the youngest in her family, she cherishes the support and care provided by her loved ones. Favour’s enthusiasm for education is remarkable but difficult situations prevent her from attending school regularly. However, with a sponsorship through our program, Favour will have the opportunity to join one of our focus schools, nurturing her bright academic potential.

Favour aspires to become a medical doctor.  This inspiration comes from seeing her parents battle different medical conditions. She wants to be able to offer a helping hand to anyone ailing. Her favorite subjects in school are math and science, which are crucial for a successful career in medicine. Outside of school, Favour loves music and she also wants to become a music writer. 

Sponsoring Favour will not only transform her life but will also create a lasting impact on her entire family. By providing support, her educational journey can continue, giving her the opportunity to fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor. 

Reagan

In the midst of challenging circumstances, Reagan, a bright and determined 12 year old student, eagerly awaits the opportunity to transform his life through education. Having patiently waited for over a year on our website, it is crucial that Reagan finds a sponsor soon to ensure he doesn’t miss out on the chance to fulfill his educational aspirations.

Reagan’s love for studying shines through his dedication and passion for education. Despite the obstacles he faces, he yearns to be in school, eager to expand his knowledge and skills. Math is his favorite subject, where he excels and finds joy in unraveling its complexities. With his curious mind and thirst for learning, Reagan has the potential to thrive academically and make a meaningful impact in his future.

Outside of school, Reagan’s passion and talent in football sets him apart. He finds solace and joy on the field, playing with his friends both at school and in his community. Through football, he learns valuable life lessons such as discipline, resilience, and the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork.

By sponsoring Reagan, a sponsor would empower him to overcome the financial barriers that currently hold him back. Education is not only an opportunity for Reagan to thrive academically but also a pathway to a better life for his entire family.

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New Sponsor Portal Enhancement

We are excited to announce enhancements to the Sponsor Portal! 

When you log into your portal now, you will see at the top we have added “How to communicate with your student” and “Reference Center” links. When you click on these links they take you to additional resources.

Communicating with your student

In this section you will find:

  • Written instructions and videos on how to communicate with your student
  • Tips for writing to your student, including topics, what to avoid and safety considerations

Reference Center

In this section you will find:

  • Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Our policy on providing gifts to your sponsored student
  • Definitions of frequently used terminology and acronyms 
  • Educational videos on topics such as the Kenyan school system and Ngong Road Children’s Foundation programming

Need Help?

  • How to contact technical support

In an effort to ensure that sponsors have the best experience and can utilize the portal as a resource center we will continue to make upgrades and provide additional content.  If you are a sponsor, you can help us by completing the Anonymous Portal Survey. Your feedback will help us in our work.  

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National Exams Results

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is the final exam that Kenyan high school students take before graduating. The exam is crucial because it determines if a student will attend a four-year university, a two-to three-year college, or a trade school.

The KCSE national exam was a little different in 2022 for a couple of reasons. One reason is the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted learning in Kenya, particularly in 2020 and 2021. Many students were absent from class due to lockdowns, school closures, and quarantine measures. The government attempted to mitigate the pandemic’s impact by offering online classes and broadcasting studies on radios and televisions. The other reason for the difference is the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which is being phased in gradually and will fully replace the current system in 2027.

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) administered the 2022 KCSE over three weeks in November 2022. The exams assessed students’ understanding and mastery of a variety of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History, and Geography.

The KNEC officially released the KCSE results for the 2022 cohort in late January 2023. The exam was taken by 881,416 people in total, 28 of our students among them. We once again had a student, Boaz, receive a grade of A-, which is one of the highest grades a student can receive. Six of our students will be pursuing degree programs at various universities, 12 will be pursuing diploma programs at various colleges, and the rest will be able to pursue a certification program of their choice.

One intriguing aspect of this cohort is that five of our students are already interested in pursuing  computer-related courses. All interested students will participate in a three-month Web Development Boot Camp, which may entice even more students to enroll in STEM-related courses. As they wait to enroll in their various post-secondary institutions, the students will participate in other programs such as Life Skills training, career counseling, volunteer work, and other special programs.

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Waiting Students

Blessing

Blessing is an eight-year-old charming young girl. She lives with her aunt in Kabiria, a village in the Dagoretti constituency.  She has an elder brother, Sean, who lives with another relative. Her mother passed away in 2021 and she has been staying with her aunt since then.

A bright student, she has big aspirations for her future academic life and career. The only thing hindering her success is getting a quality education. Blessing would like to be an educator and she particularly wants to teach literature and Swahili so it is not a surprise that languages are her favorite subjects. She also loves modeling as well as fashion and design and she would like to one day own her clothing line and design beautiful dresses for women and young girls. She is optimistic that her hard work and resilience will definitely bear fruit and that her life will be better. 

Blessing currently studies at Jagiet Academy, which is one of our focus schools. If she joins the program she will continue in the same school. She promises to continue with the good performance that she always has in school if she gets the opportunity for sponsorship.

Ashbel

Ashbel is 9 years old and he lives with his parents and a one-and-a-half-year-old sister by the name of Ivana. Both his parents are casual laborers, so they work hand in hand to provide for their families. 

Ashbel is currently schooling at Ndurarua Primary School but when he gets a sponsor and joins the program, he will join Jagiet Academy, one of our focus schools. As can be seen from the latest school results, Ashbel is a bright student. His favorite subjects are mathematics and English. He enjoys watching animation shows on television during his leisure time at home.  While in school, he loves playing ball games with his friends. He desires to be a pilot and not just a pilot, but the most outstanding pilot in the world after he successfully completes his studies. He loves nature and traveling and being a pilot will enable him to have both experiences while doing what he loves. 

Ashbel would benefit from quality education in the program and work towards fulfilling his dreams. He is a promising young man and education will be a great way to empower him and push him toward a successful future.

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Vatican Trip – Visit with Pope

Tunda Lepore at International Fund for Agricultural Development

Tunda Lepore is the Senior Case Manager in the Primary department. She is an Indigenous woman from the Maasai community. Her early childhood experience where she had to overcome both community and peer pressure to go through female genital cut and early marriage inspired her to become a children’s rights champion. 

Tunda attended the 6th Global forum of indigenous people at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome. The Forum is the place for indigenous representatives to give recommendations to IFAD and the Member States of the United Nations regarding IFAD’s programs in the countries. She was honored to present the synthesis of deliberation from the Forum to the Governing Council. She also had an opportunity to visit Vatican City on 10th Feb and talk with Pope Francis. Tunda says that this was a great opportunity to continue learning, networking, and growing in her leadership journey for the work she does at Ngong Road Children Foundation.

NRCF case manager Tunda Lepore meets Pope Francis at Vatican City