INVESTING IN EDUCATION. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES. PUTTING FARMERS FIRST

Education is a cornerstone of sustainable development and a key pillar of the work undertaken by KTDA Foundation. Through the Fanikisha Maisha na KTDA National Tea Scholarship 2026, the Foundation continues to invest in the academic potential of bright but needy students drawn from KTDA tea-growing communities. The scholarship is designed to support access to senior school education, recognising this stage as critical in shaping future leaders, professionals, and change-makers. By prioritising education, KTDA Foundation is strengthening human capital within tea-growing regions and laying the foundation for long-term social and economic transformation.In line with its Education Pillar, the Foundation will award one scholarship in each of the 71 KTDA-managed tea factories in 2026, ensuring equitable access and community-level impact. Eligible students must demonstrate both academic merit and financial need, having attained a cumulative average score of 63 points and above and exceeded Expectation 2 in the 2025 KJSEA examinations. Application forms are available at all KTDA factories and online through the Foundation’s official platforms, with completed submissions required to be returned to the respective factories by 31st December 2025. This decentralised approach reinforces transparency, inclusivity, and local ownership in the scholarship selection process.The Fanikisha Maisha initiative is a direct reflection of the Farmer First mantra that underpins all KTDA Foundation interventions. By investing in the education of farmers’ children, the Foundation acknowledges that sustainable tea production begins with empowered families and resilient communities. Educated children are better equipped to support their households, contribute to community development, and drive innovation across generations. Through this scholarship, KTDA Foundation reaffirms its commitment to placing farmers and their families at the centre of development — ensuring that opportunity, dignity, and hope are accessible to every deserving child in Kenya’s tea-growing areas.