Published on January 26, 2025 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 2 years by Kariuki Mwangi
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the establishment of an educational endowment fund to help needy students at his former high school, The Lenana School.
While attending the Lenana School
76th founders day thanksgiving prayer ceremony held at St. Lukes Chapel Ithe school, Sunday, 26th January 2025, Sakaja announced that he will contribute Kshs. 1 million every year starting with this year, 2025 and called on Laibons (former students) to join on and help give the needy students a chance to study and create a future for themselves to be great countrymen in the future.
“We have formed Sakaja Endowment Fund that will be facilitating needy pupils in our school. Personally, I will be putting Kshs. 1 million a year starting this year. Laibons (former students) are allowed to join to give our pupils a chance to be great in this country,” Sakaja revealed.
On the matter of issuance of the Governor’s scholarships and bursaries, Sakaja revealed that his administration as well as the council of governor’s are in consultations with the office of the Controller of Budget to come up with a solution on the current impasse.
The Governor used the opportunity to officially present sound system equipment to the school’s chapel to be used purposely for worshipping and praising God. He promised to deliver an entertainment sound system to the school, located in
Dagoretti South Sub-County as well.
After the thanksgiving service, Governor Sakaja reminisced his days at the school and took the opportunity to encourage and inspire the pupils to keep the spirit high and the belief alive.
“This is a profound moment for me to celebrate this anniversary with you. This school is a centre of excellence not only in Kenya but in East Africa. Lenana School is represented in all sectors in our country and beyond. What’s makes us great is the understanding of the rich heritage of our school. You are in a great foundation. The upbringing of this school made me stand before the world. And you must believe and go the extra mile. Do more than expected.” Sakaja said.
