2023 – changing times

We operate in a changing world and no more so than in Kenya.  This will see a new competence-based education system from January 2023 which will see children spending six years at secondary school rather than four in the current system. You can see full details of...

The New Education System in Kenya

The education system in Kenya is undergoing a dramatic change for pupils which will begin to affect RRBF scholarships from January 2023. The main changes are: Six years at secondary school Competence based curriculum (CBC) Option to specialise in Upper Secondary May...

Laptop loans

With 66% of our sponsored students going on to university or college, this invariably presents new challenges.  A local student loan scheme exists where students can apply for a loan towards their course fees, accommodation and living costs.  As RRBF students have...

In their own words – letters from our sponsored students

We receive the school reports each term for the children we sponsor, and the children often write, telling about their life and expressing their thanks to their sponsors better than I ever can: After being at home for the whole nine months due to the mysterious...

Grandma Sarah Obama

I am sad to announce that Grandma Sarah Obama passed away earlier today in western Kenya following a short illness, aged 99. Granny was a strong advocate for children’s education and supported the schooling for many young girls near to her family home in Kogelo. ...