The Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF) aims to challenge, empower, and prepare its students for a successful future. This commitment was recently demonstrated when five of our post-secondary students Raymond, June, Boaz, Edmond, and Evelyne completed the DirectEd Development Foundation Bootcamp Programme.

After months of intensive training, they proudly joined 34 other graduates from Kenya and Ethiopia who completed the third edition of the program. These young innovators gained practical skills in three important and in-demand areas:

• Full-Stack Web Development Fundamentals
• Generative AI Engineering Fundamentals
• User Interface and Experience Design Fundamentals

The graduation ceremony, hosted by Blockchain Centre NBO, was a celebration of growth and creativity. Our beneficiaries didn’t just complete lessons; they built real projects, collaborated across teams, solved problems, and pushed beyond their comfort zones.

They leave this program not only with certificates but with the skills and confidence to create, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the fast-growing tech ecosystem in Africa.

Among the proud graduates, Raymond stood out as one of the 12 top-performing students selected to join the DirectEd Talent Programme. This achievement means he will now access paid internship opportunities with DirectEd and its partner companies.

​​We celebrate our graduates for their determination and success and will continue doing what we do best, which is to transform lives through education and opportunity.

The Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF) has come a long way. As an organization, we still have more to achieve, but we are proud of how far we have come. This year, we celebrated a major milestone, 19 years of impact with an inspiring evening at Zen Garden. The event brought together sponsors, partners, and friends to reflect on nearly two decades of empowering vulnerable children through education.

The celebration was not only about looking back at our journey but also looking ahead. During the evening, NRCF unveiled its new 5-Year Strategic Plan, which sets out bold goals to expand access to education, enhance career readiness, and strengthen community engagement.

Guests enjoyed heartfelt stories from alumni and beneficiaries whose lives have been transformed by NRCF programs. Their testimonies highlighted the power of education and the importance of continued support.

The event also marked the welcome of three new sponsors to the NRCF family. Their partnership strengthens our growing network of individuals and organizations committed to creating lasting change.

NRCF Director Kevin Thuku expressed deep gratitude to all partners who have walked this journey with us. He also gave special thanks to our long-standing supporters, including Braeburn Schools and Lido Nation, whose unwavering commitment continues to make education accessible for children from Nairobi’s most vulnerable communities.

As we move into the next chapter, our mission remains clear, to transform lives through education, mentorship, and opportunity.

Here’s to 19 years of impact  and to building even brighter futures ahead.

Wycliffe, another star in our program, is a true example of success in the making. With our financial support, he has progressed seamlessly from lower to higher levels of education, focusing not on his family’s challenges but on transforming his future.

Now in his final year of high school, Wycliffe is performing exceptionally well and has become a role model to his peers. His dream is to become a Mechanical Engineer, a career that will allow him to combine his love for innovation with his desire to solve real-world problems. With his focus, hard work, and the continuous support of our program, we do not doubt that Wycliffe’s future is bright and full of promise.

Academics aside, Wycliffe’s talent goes beyond the classroom. His dedication to sports led him to represent his school at the national hockey championships, a proud moment that shows his determination and love for excellence in all he does.

We’re proud of how far Wycliffe has come and excited for what’s ahead. His journey shows that when potential meets opportunity, success follows. Wycliffe’s story inspires others to believe that with dedication and the right support, anything is possible.

From an early age, Rolex was determined to rise above his circumstances. He came from a less privileged background but showed resilience and ambition. Fortunately, our program stepped in to support his inspiring journey. With guidance, he discovered a purpose that helped transform his life.

Rolex is now in his final year of high school. He is passionate about becoming an entrepreneur in the future.

In his free time, he enjoys researching and exploring new ideas. This shows his curiosity and strong desire for self-improvement.

At school, Rolex is an active member of the science club. He continues to sharpen his problem-solving and critical thinking skills. He’s especially interested in how science and technology can solve real-world problems. This mindset supports his long-term entrepreneurial goals.

Through hard work and the support of our program, Rolex is confidently paving the way toward a brighter future. His determination to succeed and give back to his community is truly inspiring.