More than 750 students from informal settlements in Nairobi have received new school uniforms courtesy of the Kenya Power Foundation’s Luku Safi initiative. The donation is part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to enhance dignity, school attendance, and academic performance among learners from low-income communities.
The school uniform drive has reached students in Korogocho, Mathare, Githurai, and Mukuru Kwa Njenga, offering a vital lifeline to families struggling with basic educational expenses.
In the 2023/2024 financial year, 500 students benefited from the programme, while an additional 250 learners were supported in the current 2024/2025 financial year.“Last year, we reached 500 students in Githurai, Korogocho, and Mathare. This year, we’ve extended support to 250 learners in two schools within Mukuru Kwa Njenga,” said Kevin Sang, Head of Communications at Kenya Power. “We plan to reach an additional 500 students in the coming year. Luku Safi is about more than uniforms it’s about restoring confidence, dignity, and classroom focus for underserved learners.”
The Luku Safi initiative not only improves the learning experience but also stimulates local economies by engaging community-based tailors to manufacture the uniforms.
Anne Wanja, a tailor involved in the project, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “This engagement has boosted our income while giving students a reason to smile. They look smart and feel proud it motivates them to attend school.”
Teachers and parents have also reported noticeable positive changes among the beneficiaries. Mary Muhia, a Grade 4 teacher at Kwa Njenga Primary School, highlighted improved academic performance and morale among her students. “One learner’s scores in mathematics jumped from 30 percent to 60 percent after receiving a new uniform. The change in his hygiene, attendance, and self-esteem was remarkable,” she noted.
For many parents, school uniforms are an unaffordable luxury. “Many of us struggle to put food on the table school uniforms are a luxury,” said Geoffrey Sittonik, a parent from Mukuru Kwa Njenga. “We are grateful to Kenya Power Foundation for stepping in. The need here is great.”
The Luku Safi programme is anchored under the Foundation’s Social Investment and Community Wellness Pillar. Since its launch in September 2024, the Kenya Power Foundation has driven social responsibility initiatives focused on education, energy, environment, and community wellbeing across all 47 counties.
With Kenya Power’s nationwide reach and a commitment to forging strategic partnerships, the Foundation aims to expand its impact and continue lighting up lives in communities that need it most.
