Scholarship Awards to Students from Humble Families
By Festus Ronoh || Kass Digital
Browns Plantations has awarded full scholarships to 28 students joining various universities, giving them a lifeline to pursue higher education without financial strain.
The beneficiaries, drawn from Bomet and Kericho counties, where Browns Plantations operates tea estates, will each receive Ksh 150,000 per year for the entire duration of their studies.
Speaking during the award ceremony, Browns Plantations General Manager Sammy Kirui said the initiative is aimed at supporting bright students from underprivileged backgrounds.
“We at Browns Plantations are committed to helping the community through this program. We are awarding every student Ksh 150,000 per year until they complete their studies and we’ve also equiped them with laptops,” said Kirui.
Browns Plantations Chief Executive Officer Dushant Ratwatte echoed this commitment, saying the program is about shaping the next generation of leaders.
“This program is very important because we are building better future generations. I urge the beneficiaries to make the most of this opportunity and never forget where they come from,” Ratwatte advised.
Browns Plantations Community Trust Chairperson Bishop Alfred Keter, formerly Finlay’s Community Trust, stressed that the initiative goes beyond scholarships.
“We also invest in improving school infrastructure, including classrooms, laboratories, and libraries. So far, we have invested Ksh 317 million in 79 institutions across Bomet and Kericho counties,” said Bishop Keter.
The scholarship program will cost Browns Plantations Ksh 4.2 million annually, ensuring sustained support for these deserving students and their families.
