Ahadi Kenya Trust CEO with four top KCSE candidates from Karung’e Secondary, rewarded with a chopper ride for their stellar results.
By Peace Muthoka
February 7, 2026 – Ahadi Kenya Trust Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stanley Kamau Mwangi on Saturday marked his 57th birthday by returning to Karung’e Primary School in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, where he once studied, to celebrate with learners, teachers and the community through education support, gifts and a strong call for accessible schooling.
Instead of a private celebration, Kamau chose the school that shaped his early years, transforming the day into a powerful reminder of what giving back can achieve. From early morning, the school compound came alive with song, excitement and anticipation as pupils from Karung’e Primary, Junior and Secondary schools gathered to welcome one of their own.
For many learners, it was their first encounter with a successful alumnus who had walked the same paths they now tread. Kamau told them his journey began in the same classrooms, urging them to remain disciplined, focused and confident that their background does not define their future. His message struck a chord with pupils who see education as their clearest path to opportunity.
The celebration reached its emotional peak when Kamau rewarded the top four KCSE 2025 students from Karung’e Day Secondary School with a chopper ride. The rare experience was meant to symbolise how far academic commitment can lift a determined learner. All four students are set to join university later this year.
Beyond the spectacle, the moment carried deeper meaning. Over the past ten years, Karung’e Day Secondary School has produced 65 university students, quietly building a record of success in a rural setting. For Kamau, this was proof that day secondary schools can deliver meaningful results when supported.
Some students from Karung’e Primary, Junior School and Secondary School receive pairs of “The Shoe That Grows” as Kamau marks his birthday.
As a result, he challenged Members of Parliament and the national government to establish a day secondary school next to every primary school across the country. He said such an approach would be key to achieving a 100 per cent transition from primary to senior school.
“If a simple day school like this can take 65 students to university, then this model can work anywhere,” Kamau said.
Beyond motivation, the day delivered tangible support. Through a partnership between Ahadi Kenya Trust and Be.cause International, 650 learners received a pair of “The Shoe That Grows,” adjustable footwear designed to expand as children grow. Girls also received sanitary pads, while learners enjoyed Inado Ice Pops donated by Centrofood Industries.
Teachers were not left out. In recognition of their dedication, 24 teachers from Karung’e Primary School each received a pair of new leather shoes. Kamau said educators often shape futures quietly and deserve appreciation for the role they play.
“Teachers walk long journeys with our children every day,” he said. “Today, we chose to walk with them.”
The event drew support from development and private sector partners, including Ahadi Kenya Trust staff, anti-jigger ambassador Cecilia Mwangi, Be.cause International representatives led by East Africa distribution partner Japeth Opondo and entrepreneur support lead Harriet Njenga, and Centrofood Industries Marketing and Innovation Director Nancy Wangari.
As the celebrations continued, Kamau issued a special message to girls, urging them to work harder and aim higher, reminding them that the next chopper ride and university opportunity could be theirs.
When the birthday cake was finally cut, it was clear the day was not about turning 57. It was about turning gratitude into action. For Karung’e learners, Stanley Kamau’s birthday became a living lesson that giving back can change lives and open doors to the future.
