Celebrating 25 Years of Impact, Shaping the future

2006 — The Beginning

Kenya Education Fund (KEF) was founded by Bradley Broder and Dominic Muasya to help underprivileged students stay in secondary school.

2011 — Expanding to Nomadic Communities

KEF merged with Nomadic Kenyan Children’s Educational Fund (NKCEF), founded in 2001 extending support to nomadic and pastoralist children.

2013 — Urban Informal Settlements

Merger with Children of Kibera Foundation founded by Ken Okoth . This is expanded KEF’s reach into Kibera and other informal settlements.

2026 — 25 Years of Impact

  • 4,600+ scholarships awarded
  • 99% transition to high school or vocational programs
  • 60% of alumni support their families
  • 620 active students in school

Our Future — A Lasting Guarantee for Every KEF Student

Through mentoring, life skills coaching, and career readiness, KEF equips students to thrive beyond the classroom.


WHAT’S NEXT?

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS NOW

Continue the Gift of Education

560 New Scholarships: Holistic mentoring and life-skills coaching help students develop the confidence and skills to thrive in life and give back to their communities.

Support students employability

100% Employability: Launching a new Vocational Program to equip students to navigate the transition from classroom to career

Guarantee long-term stability

The Legacy Program: Building permanent opportunities that last generations. While circumstances may change, our commitment will not.

4,600 LIVES CHANGED

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ACCESS TO EDUCATION

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LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS

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4,600 LIVES CHANGED · ACCESS TO EDUCATION · LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS ·

Our Programs

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    Scholarships

    We provide underprivileged students with full scholarships that cover: tuition, room & board, uniforms, text books, sanitary pads and school shoes.

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    Life skills workshops

    A tailored curriculum taught during grade 10, 11 and 12 that impacts skills to our students as well as mental wellness

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    CREW

    Career readiness and Entreprenuership workshop tailored for recent high school graduates to prepare them for college/ university

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    1 year Bridge Scholarship

    This is a one year scholarship that allows transition from secondary school to TVETs or universities in Kenya

  • “Life was so hard. I was struggling a lot,but everything changed when I got the call from KEF. I was overwhelmed, my fee being paid on time is a huge relief.”

    - MICHAEL KEF SCHOLAR

  • When I received the news that I got the KEF scholarship, I was really excited. I knew things would get a bit easier for my mother fees. I can now study without the constant fear of being sent home for unpaid balances.

    - Hellen KEF scholar

  • "My life after KEF has been amazing, the alumni support network helped me get meaningful employment."

    — KEF Alumni