Our Programmes
The nine pillars of our regular practice.
“Work known is work owned.”
Nandi, on stewardship
Below the initiatives sit the programmes that show up every week. We hold nine pillars. Each pillar has a director on the executive and a budget that is public.
Nine pillars
- 01
Education and Bursaries
Early childhood centres, primary support, secondary bursaries, and university scholarships, with a preference for households and counties historically underserved.
- 02
Enterprise and Cooperatives
Business advisory, seed grants, cooperative formation, and enterprise finance oriented to rural rhythms.
- 03
Health and Wellbeing
Community health worker networks, maternal health outreach, and a mental health desk for young people.
- 04
Land, Water and Environment
River restoration, forest defence, community land titling, and green enterprise incubation.
- 05
Culture, Language and Records
Language classrooms, radio, publishing, oral history archive, and the Foundation's museum programme in preparation.
- 06
Youth, Sport and Talent
Athletics academies, coaches' training, and dual career support with university partners.
- 07
Faith and Traditional Custodianship
Chaplaincy, elder councils, and sacred sites stewardship in partnership with the recognised custodians.
- 08
Diaspora and Global Kalenjin
Chapter support, matched giving, and homecoming programmes for the diaspora.
- 09
Records, Research and Transparency
Independent research, publishing, and the quarterly disclosure that keeps us honest.