TKP+News+Round-Up-1 - Scholarship, Term 1 Welcome, WASH Update and TKP Leaders

Sep 10, 2026

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Round-up covering TKP alumni scholarships, student and campus updates, and leadership highlights. Four 2021 alumni receive full high school scholarships at Sirua Aulo High School in Kilgoris, Kenya through support from the Weiss Scholarship Foundation. Term 1 of the 2022 school year welcomes 1,775 students back across 12 schools after COVID disruptions, alongside health and nutrition programming and supplies. A WASH Campaign update reports $16,750 raised and a matched finish, expanding access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene resources. The issue also celebrates TKP leaders and board planning for the future in April.

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Once a TKP Student, Always a TKP Student

Full high school scholarships for TKP alumni

Welcome Back, TKP Students!

Term 1 2022 return to 12 schools

WASH Campaign News Update

Water, sanitation and hygiene progress

Behind the Scenes: Celebrating Our TKP Leaders

April board meeting and leadership recognition

Donate Today and Make an Impact in Kilgoris!

| Once a TKP Student, Always a TKP Student:
Four TKP Alumni Receive Full High School Scholarships

From L to R: Robinson, Caren, Mercy, Brian
Four of TKP's 2021 alumni are proudly walking the halls and grounds of Sirua Aulo High School in Kilgoris, Kenya as recipients of full high school scholarships. Thanks to our generous partner, the Weiss Scholarship Foundation, Robinson, Caren, Mercy and Brian will attend four years of high school, with all tuition and boarding costs covered!
In our model, TKP prepares graduates for higher education, but generous partnerships like Weiss Scholarship Foundation ensure that these students have the resources needed to start and complete high school. We are overjoyed for this talented group of scholars as they continue stepping into their bright futures!

Meet Robinson! He dreams of becoming a doctor and his favorite subject is science.“TKP has changed my life because of the access I've had to all the learning materials throughout my education.” -Robinson M. | | | --- | --- | | Meet Caren! She dreams of becoming an English teacher. Her favorite subjects are English and Kiswahili.“TKP teachers have impacted my life because of the ways they have supported me and helped me with my studies.” -Caren N. | | | Meet Mercy! She dreams of becoming a doctor and her favorite subject is science.“As a TKP student, my life has changed because of the help of the Student Health Officers.” -Mercy N. | | | Meet Brian! He dreams of becoming an engineer and his favorite subject is mathematics.“Having a lot of resource books and trained teachers has changed my life as a TKP student.” -Brian K. | | |
Welcome Back, TKP Students!
Earlier this month, 1,775 TKP students were welcomed back to 12 schools for Term 1 of the 2022 school year. With the start of Term 1, TKP’s students and teachers are now back on track with the Kenyan school calendar after experiencing COVID disruptions for the past two years. Your generous gifts are bringing an outstanding health and nutrition program, school supplies, enrichment programs, and much more to TKP campuses this year! | | | | | | Above: We love these "first day of school"photos of TKP's proud Intimigom Primary School students settling back into their classroom routines. | | | WASH Campaign News Update
Did you hear? Your generous gifts helped us raise $16,750 and max out a generous match for this year's WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Campaign!
These smiling Nentekeny Preschool students and the entire TKP community have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene resources, latrines and handwashing stations because of your support. Asante sana! | | Behind the Scenes: Celebrating Our TKP Leaders We love the chance to meet in-person to celebrate the impact of The Kilgoris Project. This April, our U.S. staff and board gathered for our annual board meeting to plan and dream about the future of TKP. It was an incredible time of celebrating Caren for her years of leadership and service to TKP as she transitions to aboard member role. As TKP continues our journey, we couldn't be more thankful for Caren's vision and her passion for the community of Kilgoris, Kenya. L to R: Adrienna Sotomayor, Manager of Communications & Development; Zach Carpenter, Director of Finance; Caren McCormack, Co-founder & Board Member; Suzie McNelly, VP of Student Programs & Campus Development; Christine Hartter, Director of Operations; Ashley Gasperi, Student Health Consultant; Greg Baird, President. Donate Today and Make an Impact in Kilgoris!

FAQs

Which TKP alumni received full high school scholarships, and where will they study?

Robinson, Caren, Mercy, and Brian received full high school scholarships to attend Sirua Aulo High School in Kilgoris, Kenya.

How many TKP students were welcomed back for Term 1 of the 2022 school year?

1,775 TKP students were welcomed back to 12 schools for Term 1 of the 2022 school year.

What were the results of the WASH Campaign update?

The campaign raised $16,750 and maxed out a generous match, helping provide clean water, sanitation, hygiene resources, latrines, and handwashing stations.

Sep 10, 2026

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