Over one thousand beneficiaries of the Wings to Fly Scholarship from Equity Bank attended a mentorship programme at Kitui High School in Kitui County.
The programme which was the 15th Annual Equity Education and Leadership Congress, brought together a total of 1,102 beneficiaries drawn from various areas of Eastern Region including Matuu, Mwingi, Kitui and Mutomo.
The programme is part of a nationwide 3-day event that will see a total of 23,101 Form 3 and 4 students (beneficiaries) mentored by specialists assembled in 18 regions across the country.
Speaking during the official roll-out of the 3-day mentorship programme dubbed ‘the triad of success’, Equity Group Associate Director of Organisation Effectiveness, Culture and Change Mr Alex Obuhatsa, reiterated Equity Bank’s commitment to provide access to education and also nurture dreams of disadvantaged children.
“Your journey through this programme is just the beginning of a chapter filled with endless great possibilities and opportunities. We encourage you to continuously push the boundaries, pursue your passions, and never lose sight of your immense potential,” he advised.
He urged the scholars to focus on education noting that the future holds promise for those who learn and relearn. Obukhatsa also advised the Equity Bank’s Wings to Fly education sponsorship programme beneficiaries to refrain from engaging in social evils that destroy their bright future.
Mr Obuhatsa also emphasised to the scholars that understanding what they are good at and what they are not is key with regards to their empowerment journey.
“Associate yourselves with people who can help you do the right things ‘Walk the talk,” he noted as he urged the scholars to always lead by example.
“We in Equity Bank community are proud of you and what you have achieved. Focus and keep your eyes on the goal. Everyone has what it takes to become the best,” added the Equity Group Associate Director of Organisation Effectiveness, Culture and Change.
For years Equity Bank, through its Wings to Fly scholarship programme, has been assisting bright, needy students with fees and other educational necessities in a quest to help them achieve their education dreams.
By Denson Mututo
