The first quarter of 2026 has been a season of both dynamic growth and significant challenges for the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF). As we celebrate major milestones in student enrollment and academic success, we remain committed to navigating the “real-world” hurdles our community faces.
Expanding Our Reach: 50 New Students Join NRCF
This quarter, we welcomed 50 new students into our program. These children, who were previously on our waiting list, now have the opportunity to learn, grow, and imagine a different future.
However, the need in our community continues to rise. During this same period, our waiting list has doubled—a sobering reminder of the scale of our mission and the urgency of our work.
STEM Excellence and Higher Education Milestones
Our students continue to excel, reflecting both their personal ambition and the strength of our support network:
- Senior School Transitions: 34 students moved into senior school this quarter.
- The STEM Shift: Notably, 56% of these students have chosen STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), a direct result of our focused STEM immersion efforts.
- Tertiary Education: 18 graduates from the Class of 2025 have begun their university or college chapters.
- Leadership through Service: These new tertiary students are currently completing a two-month community service component, a new initiative designed to cultivate a spirit of giving back.
Resilience Amidst the Nairobi Floods
This progress occurred alongside significant hardship. Nairobi recently experienced severe flooding, resulting in loss of life and widespread property damage. Several NRCF families were directly affected. Our team mobilized immediately to provide emergency support, including:
- Relocation assistance
- Emergency food supplies
- Bedding and essential household items
2026: A Historic Year of Growth
Looking ahead, April 2026 will see another 50 students join the program. This expansion makes 2026 the single largest year of growth in our 20-year history—a milestone that reflects both the increasing demand and our deepening commitment to meet it.
Our Partners in Change
None of this would be possible without our sponsors, donors, and partners. You do more than fund education—you open doors and help shape futures that once felt out of reach. Together, we are changing lives, one student at a time.