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. ...

My community – more stories from sponsored children

With schools closed in Kenya, children have faced almost nine months at home.  Here are more of their insights into their life and community.  ​ Market women – a poem “Down from the hill they come,With swinging hips and steady stride.To feed the hungry town.They...