Kshs. 150 Million Endowment Fund Launched For Needy Students

A Nairobi-based initiative, Around Africa On Motorcycle has launched a Kshs. 150 million fund drive aiming to support deserving, underprivileged students from all communities in Kenya.

The fund dubbed LOGOs Education Endowment Assets stems from a social justice initiative founded by Nairobi Chapel in 2008 which has so far supported 1,035 students to date. The move aims to create a sustainable, investable asset that will provide ongoing support, creating a lasting impact for more students in need.

Speaking after the launch of the fund drive, Nick Korir, Reverend at Nairobi Chapel and Adventure Motorcyclist noted that the fund drive initiative will be supported by a six-month ride dubbed Around Africa on a Motorcycle Trip which will cover 40,000 kilometres in 40 countries. The ride aims to raise awareness on the fund drive and help in mobilising well-wishers to contribute.

“Over the years, we have seen the LOGOs Scholarship initiative making a bigger and bigger impact in our community. This is remarkable. However, there are years when we have faced challenges such as not being able support as many students as we would wish. This is why we are launching the LOGOs Education Endowment Fund to help create a sustainable strategy of ensuring more students are supported despite the prevailing circumstances.” said Rev. Korir.

“As a leader in this Church and in the Around Africa on Motorcycle team, we are glad to undertake this initiative because it forms part and parcel of what we believe in and what we aim to transform in the society. I would like to welcome everyone to be part of this initiative as we seek to collectively impact our communities,” he added.  

On his part, James WaNjeri, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a beneficiary of the first cohort of the LOGOs program said that the program will ensure continuity of the noble initiative which has allowed him and many others to attain their dreams.

“As someone who has lived the journey of the LOGOs education initiative, I am glad to be part of the team which is actualizing the endowment fund, and I am calling upon well-wishers to join this cause. It is very crucial to our goal of giving back to the community and making an impact in our communities,” said WaNjeri.

Shanton Butich, a final year undergraduate student in Co-operative University of Kenya noted that the LOGOs initiative has enabled her to undertake her secondary and campus education and she will be rallying her friends to join the cause.

“I am happy for this launch since it will go on to help more students. As a beneficiary, I really appreciate those who made this journey possible for me and I will live to tell the story of what it means to give for social impact.”

The Around Africa on Motorcycle will make a historic trip around the Coastline of Africa in 6 Months from December 2024 – May 2025. Bikers from different countries in Africa will ride alongside the Core Riders in their respective countries in solidarity and celebration of the African Biker Community.