Students at Egu Primary School (K-8th grade) take the same national exam as students all over Kenya. This means that students from well-run private schools and students from the bush are held accountable for the same knowledge, graded by the same standards, and given opportunities based on the scores of the same test.

In our village, students are up against many challenges, including taking the test in English (their third language!). Educational resources are few, modern technology and internet is non-existent, and most do not even have a light at home by which they can study after the sun goes down (around 6 PM each night). After school, most students return home and must help with household chores, leaving very little time for studies.

The dedicated students at Egu Primary are resourceful, creative, and determined to do well despite their odds. Many of the 8th graders stay at school all week, pushing together the desks to sleep on at night so they can use the light at school to continue their studies. Parents pool together money to pay for a staff member to be at school with them. The area is extremely remote and nearby elephants can be dangerous and even fatal.

In efforts to honor these students' dedication and help them succeed in their educational goals, Kenya Keys is building a new dormitory, where students can safely and more comfortably stay during the week and focus on their studies.

Our annual Kids Fun Run this year will support a new latrine and washing area of this dorm. Currently the 70 students who sleep at Egu still have to walk a long distance in the night to get to a latrine, which can be very dangerous due to the elephants. Students have no way to wash themselves or their clothes during the week.

Join us for our event, learn about what life in Kenya can be like for many students, and together we can make a difference in some of the most basic areas of need. Pamoja Tunaweza - “Together, we can do it!”

Kenya Keys

Fundraising Campaigns

Cycle to Educate 2019

Run to Mtulu 2019

Run to Mtulu 2018

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General Donations

Kenya Keys General Donations

Multiple Teams Campaigns

Run to Mtulu 2017