Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is strengthening its investment in education by expanding its Inuka Scholarship Programme to include vocational training — a move aimed at equipping young people with practical, job-ready skills.
The announcement was made during the commissioning of a new three-classroom block at St. Joseph Comprehensive School in Elburgon Ward, Molo Sub-County. The Sh6 million project was funded through the KPC Foundation as part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility strategy.
From Scholarships to Skills Development
While KPC has long supported secondary and tertiary education through scholarships, the company now says it is responding to the changing realities facing Kenyan youth by incorporating vocational training into the Inuka Programme.
KPC Managing Director Joe Sang noted that education remains a powerful equaliser but emphasized the need to align learning pathways with labour market demands.
“At KPC, we believe education is the most powerful equalizer. By expanding the Inuka Programme to include vocational training, we are responding directly to the realities facing our youth and equipping them with practical skills that translate into employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods,” said Sang.
Since its inception in 2017, the Inuka Scholarship Programme has supported 839 students across the 47 counties, targeting girls and boys living with disabilities from humble backgrounds each year. Beneficiaries are supported through secondary school and into tertiary education.
The inclusion of vocational training is expected to open alternative career pathways for learners who may not pursue traditional university education but are keen on technical and hands-on careers.
Strengthening Education Infrastructure
The newly commissioned classroom block at St. Joseph Comprehensive School is part of KPC’s broader infrastructure drive. Since 2017, the company has funded over 175 classrooms, dormitories, and administration blocks nationwide for Sh250 million.
Speaking at the event, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi underscored the importance of investing in education infrastructure, urging more corporate entities to support schools through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Molo MP Kuria Kimani welcomed the partnership, noting that such collaborations enhance access to quality education and improve learning environments for students.
Supporting Inclusive and Practical Education
KPC’s education initiatives also place special focus on learners living with disabilities, a group often sidelined in access to quality education. By broadening its support to vocational training, the company is positioning itself as a key stakeholder in promoting inclusive and skills-based education.
As Kenya continues to emphasize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a driver of economic growth, corporate partnerships such as KPC’s Inuka Programme demonstrate how private sector players can complement government efforts in preparing youth for the job market.