wings to fly souvenir copy, 2014

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Wings to Fly 2014 Commissioning Ceremony. We believe. Its possible.

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Souvenir Copy 2014

Former President Mwai Kibaki poses for a group photo with the 2013 Wings to Fly scholars, partners and various stakeholders.

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“You are never alone” Reeta Roy, President and CEO, The MasterCard Foundation

The MasterCard Foundation is very proud of the Wings to Fly initiative. Today, it shepherds thousands of young Kenyans through their secondary school education by providing tuition, social support and mentoring. Each of the Wings To Fly scholar we commission today has faced difficult, often daunting circumstances. But each of them had hope. Because of this hope, they know that if they work hard either in school or by lending a hand to their families or their communities their lives could improve. Scholars, you must work towards your life’s purpose. Do so with humility. Yes, it will take hard work and require personal sacrifices. Indeed, the most meaningful things in life demand the most of each of us. I am confident that you already have the courage and fortitude for this journey. What is exciting is that while you travel on your journey, you are never alone. You will meet people who will encourage, motivate and inspire you. And, you will have the opportunity to encourage, motivate and inspire others. Never travel alone, we are all here, to walk with you in your next academy journey in secondary school. I wish all the Wings To Fly scholars of 2014 the very best.

Each January we are delighted to select a new group of Wings To Fly scholars to join our growing number of beneficiaries who we give wings to embark on a journey we believe will take them into a bright future. The Wings To Fly Program is a partnership between Equity Group Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation, supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department for International Development (DFID) and the German Development Cooperation through KfW. This year, we

are proud to announce that we have reached our target of 10,000 scholarships, a goal we set for 2015 but have achieved in 2014. We are profoundly grateful to our partners and sponsors for this success.

This year we have selected 2,000 bright scholars from poor homes. Our journey with them, as with those before them, began with the selection process and culminated in home visits. With members of the District Scholarship Selection Board (DSSB), we had occasion to briefly enter into their world. We left humbled and touched by the students’ spirit of resilience and hope for a better future, maintained in the face of great odds. This group joins the 6,400 scholars already in the program. I thank the DSSBs, the staff of Equity Bank and Equity Group Foundation for their deep commitment and support of these children. They act as guardians and treat the scholars as they would their own.

The prospect for a bright future that each of our scholars hopes for is becoming clear with the success that is unfolding with the pioneer class of 2010. Their 4-year high school journey came to an end in November 2013 after sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). We were most delighted to welcome 35 of the top performers to Equity Bank, for their first job as interns, in December 2013. The anticipation in their eyes on the first day of entry into the program has now been replaced with pride and confidence that the future they hoped for is becoming real. We have interacted with them and watched them settle in their new

roles as professionals and as benefactors to their families. We are so proud to have been a part of their journey so far.

As they graduate into the Equity African Leaders Program they will find others ahead of them, some of who are realizing their dreams. We have a total of 1,550 scholars in this program; over 100 have studied or are in world leading universities. This year we were delighted by the early university admission decisions for 11 of our scholars. Congratulations!

All these scholars continue to teach us that hard work, a single mindedness to succeed, belief in self and God do transform. As we change their lives, they too change ours through their stories of courage, resilience and hope.

Motivated by the profound impact the Wings to Fly Program is having in transforming our young scholars, Equity Group Foundation will be launching a second phase of the program. We shall reach out to Kenyans to support the education of more deserving gifted children, to offer hope for a bright and prosperous future for their families and our country.

“This year, 2,000 scholars begin their journey of changing their lives, while changing Kenya” Dr Helen Gichohi, Managing Director, Equity Group Foundation

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Bernard Mariten SarioyoDistrict/Hometown: Laikipia EastPrimary School: Ol-girgir Primary School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 405/500High School: Nakuru Boys High School.Ambition: Bernard aspires to be a pharmacist; start and run his own pharmaceutical firm.

Leadership Role: Academic Director for the form four class of 2013. He Participated in contests; science, chemistry and mathematics to the nationals.The impact of the Wings to Fly program ‘’I considered the program as an association of great thinkers; great leaders with wits to transform the world. It was a humbling experience knowing that you are part of great minds, and you have to do all it takes to protect the image and reputation of Wings to Fly.’’Quote:“The mind needs nourishment for it to prosper. I want to mentor others”.

Leonard MutugiDistrict/Hometown: Kirinyaga WestPrimary School: Kiandangal Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 398/500High School: Othaya Boys High SchoolAmbition: Leonard aspires to be a pharmacist.Leadership Role: Business Studies group leader in his class; class prefect in Form 1 &2 and dormitory

captain in Form 3 and 4.The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“Through the leadership conferences, I have acquired leadership qualities and I would like to give back to the society by mentoring my peers.”

His words to other Wings to Fly scholars: ’’Utilize this opportunity to achieve your very best,it’s the only way to appreciate what the program has done for us.’’

Angelicah Waruguru GatuDistrict/Hometown: Murang’a SouthPrimary School: Marura Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 373/500High school: St. Francis Girls’ High School - ManguAmbition: Angelica would like to become a surgical doctor when she grows up.

Leadership Role: She was the class Agriculture representative, punctuality prefect, a peer counselor, Christian Union official in charge of intercessory, the Bible study coordinator and a group leader to various groups in her school.The impact of the Wings to Fly program: “The mentors were of great help to me led by our chief mentor Dr. James Mwangi.” Favorite Quote: “Attitude makes 100 percent of one’s life; developing a positive attitude is the greatest thing in life, pessimists see difficulties in every situation and optimists sees opportunities in every difficulty. Above all putting God in all that we do in life is the best thing.”

Christine P. Kendi KinyuaDistrict/Hometown: WestlandsPrimary School: Lavington Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 398/500High School: State House Girls High SchoolAmbition: Christine wants to be a Civil engineerLeadership Role: She was the school Furniture prefect, Cadet leader, Math representative in

Form 1 and 2 and Chemistry representative in Form 3 and 4. She Represented the school in International Leadership Conference in San Diego,California. She won the 3rd Best Girl National Mathematics Contest. Awarded a certificate for being a member at St. Jones Ambulance Aid.The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“Being in the Wings to Fly program has expanded my perception of many aspects of my life. It has provided me with necessary information that influences me when it comes to decision making”.

Quote: “Always be true to yourself and don’t let others live for you.”

Esther Wanjugu MwangiDistrict/Hometown: Nyeri CentralPrimary School: Tetu Girls Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 392/500High School: South Tetu Girls High SchoolAmbition: Esther aspires to become a mechanical engineer.Leadership Role: Form 1 dormitory

representative, church youth leader, a member of the Wildlife Club as well as Young Farmers Club and she also played table tennis.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“I have learnt how to overcome all my past experiences to build a better future not only for myself but also for the entire society. My perception about life has changed; my self esteem has been raised and with the leadership values and life skills impacted in me, I am now able to make wise decisions. I encourage other scholars to work smart, maintain discipline and appreciate the fact that we are all unique.’’

Petro Loltolo LesipitiDistrict/Hometown: Samburu CentralPrimary School: Baawa Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 363/500High School: Maralal High SchoolAmbition: Petro’s dream is to become a doctor.Leadership Role:Library prefect and a member of world life club.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“It has developed the art of mentorship in me and I would like to reciprocate the same to my peers”. My message to others: “Work smart and strive to have the best relationship with your teachers which will be helpful especially in terms of consultation.Take advantage of the programme to shape your future.”

Florence LesorogolDistrict/Hometown: Samburu CentralPrimary School: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 327/500High school: Kisima Girls’ High SchoolAmbition; Florence aspires to become an educationistLeadership Role: She was the class

prefect

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“My life has been transformed through mentorship and I have decided to give back by mentoring my peers”.

My message: “Never give up but always strive to be the best.”

Anthony Irungu MuchokiDistrict/Hometown: Murang’a SouthPrimary School: Nginda Primary SchoolKenya Certificte of Primary Education Score: 362/500High School: Njiiri SchoolAmbition: Anthony aspires to become an accountant

Leadership Role: Volleyball captain

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The programme has helped me to be a better leader and above all it has given me education which I might otherwise not have accessed.”

My message: “You don’t let what you cannot do prevent you from doing what you can do”

Boaz Kipkirui MellyDistrict/Hometown: Nandi CentralPrimary School: A.I.C. Cheribisi Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 384/500High School: Kapsabet High SchoolAmbition: Melly would like to become a medical doctor.

Leadership Role: He has been a peer counselor

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“I am grateful to the sponsors for giving me a chance to pursue education. I am now empowered to contribute to the transformation of the society by being a role model and a mentor to my peers and those behind me”.

My message:“Seize and grab the opportunity given. Utilize your chances wisely.”

Elijah Koome District/Hometown: Igembe SouthPrimary School: Thuuru Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 395/500High School: Meru SchoolAmbition: Elijah wants to become a financial analystLeadership role:

Coordinator of mathematics and business studies, a member of chess and environmental club.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“Apart from enabling me to access secondary education, the program has opened my mind to think big and dream big.”

Caren KarugiDistrict/Hometown: Igembe SouthPrimary School: Mariri Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 378/500High School: St. Mary’s Girls High School - IgojiAmbition: Caren’s dream is to become a pediatrician

Leadership Role:Subject representative in Biology and Chemistry. Chairlady of a local teenager entrepreneurship club.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program helped me to build up self confidence and a high self esteem. I just realized that my future was too bright that it could not be defined by my past.”

Quote: “Everyone is destined for greatness it all depends on your attitude.”

Susan Nyarinda Nyambuti District/Hometown: NyamiraPrimary School: Makoria D.E.B Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education score: 357/500High School: Nyabururu Girls High SchoolAmbition: Susan would like to become a civil engineer.Leadership Role: She was the class prefect

Form 4, representative in mathematics, biology and chemistry.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program has changed my view of life in that I realize in order to achieve extraordinary results you must do something extra ordinarily; work extra hard, be focused more than your competitors and be ready to face the challenges ahead of you.”

Quote: “Use the opportunity given to you to better your life and your society.”

Sylvestor Anyiko MajonjoDistrict/Hometown: BondoPrimary School: Ndiwo Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education score: 387/500High School: Maranda High SchoolAmbition: He would like to become a telecommunication engineerLeadership Role: Class representative,

physics representative in form 4,chairman of the Young Engineers Club.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The WTF program has helped me realise my dreams. It also helped me realise the importance of giving back to the society and I look forward to doing the same.”

Quote:“Seize opportunities given to you to realise your dreams. Yard by yard,life is hard and inch by inch, life is cinch.”

Collins Ksang NgolekoruDistrict/Hometown: West PokotPrimary School: Turkwell Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 381/500High School: Kapsabet Boys High SchoolAmbition: Aeronautical engineer

Leadership Role: Football captain,drama leader.

Quote: “Perseverence and hardwork leads to success”.

Antony Muchina NdugiDistrict/Hometown: GatunduPrimary School: Ngenda Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 397/500High School: Maseno SchoolAmbition: Anthony would like to become an economistLeadership Role: Biogas production

chairman,domitory inspector and a Christian U nion official

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“This program came to rescue me from poverty; it has given me a reason to live and an assignment to pursue. The program is an eye opener and the only thing you need to do is to see.”

Quote: “ I want to influence people towards making the right decisions in life.”

35 Scholars from the pioneer Wings to Fly 2010 Class have qualified for early entry to the

Equity African Leader’s program

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Brian Wachira WambuiDistrict/Hometown: RuiruPrimary School: Kwang’ethe Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 358/500High School: Komothai Boys’ HighSchoolAmbition: Brian would like to become a successful bussinessman.

Leadership Role:Academic council secretary, Science chairman, Mathematics and Chemistry representative.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program“This program has molded me into a responsible young person”.

Lawrence Odongo OtienoDistrict/Hometown: WestlandsPrimary School: Statehouse Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 415/500High School: Maseno SchoolAmbition: Lawrence’s aspiration is to become a civil engineer

Leadership Role:Health official,class captain in form 2,house captain in form 3&4 andSecretary of music club

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program has shaped my thinking and the ability to make sound decisions.”

Quote:“No matter the challenges you might face along the way just keep your eye focused on the goal.”

Patricia Adoyo ArodiDistrict/Hometown: Kisumu EastPrimary School: Arina Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 379/500High School: Kisumu Girls High SchoolAmbition: Patricia would like to become an engineer.

Leadership Role:She was the class pastor and a club representative

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“Through the program, I have gained courage and improved on my communication skills. Many doors will continue opening.”

Racheal Wanjiru MunyuaDistrict/Hometown: KiambaaPrimary School: Mary Imaculate Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 376/500High School: Tumutumu Girls’ High SchoolAmbition: Rachael would like to become engineer

Leadership Role:She holds various leadership roles such as; Bible study coordinator, class Representative and church advisor- Christian Union and the dining hall captain.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program gave me a right to education and mentorship that has changed my life.”

Quote:“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you are right .”

Paul Mwangi MainaDistrict/Hometown: Nyeri CentralPrimary School: Nyamachaki Primary SchoolScore: 411/500High School: Nakuru Boys High SchoolAmbition: Paul wants to become a electrical engineer when he grows up.Leadership Role:

Paul was the Math representative,examination and symposium prefect.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program through the mentors and annual congresses equipped me with skills that helped me take up leadership roles in school. It also inspired me to work harder so as to achieve all my goals in school.”

Joy Wanza KinakuDistrict/Hometown: MachakosPrimary School: Kwandoo H.G.M PrimaryKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 387/500High School: Muthale Girls’ Secondary School

Ambition: Joy aspires to become a doctor.

Leadership Role: She was class representative in her school.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program has transformed me academically,socially and physically.I am a better person now.”

Quote:“Always strive to make a difference.”

Frank Mkalla MtendeDistrict/Hometown: Mvita (Mombasa)Primary School: Mrima Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 410/500High School: Kenyatta High School - TaitaAmbition: Frank would like to be a doctor when he grows up.

Leadership Role:Class champion of Mathematics and English and the Dormitory prefect.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“Through the programme my candle was rekindled.”

Quote: “ I am looking forward to alleviate the various afflictions affecting my people.”

Felix Omondi OtienoDistrict/Hometown: Homa BayPrimary School: Malioti Primary SchollKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 389/500High School: Kanga High SchoolAmbition: Felix would like to become a scientist

Leadership Role:Mathematics representative

The impact of the Wings to Fly Program:“The program has molded me into a responsible person with a hope for the future.”

Quote:“Work hard a success will follow you”.

Okinyi DavidDistrict/Hometown: MigoriPrimary School: Kolida Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 345/500High School: Kanyawanga High SchoolAcademic Performance:Ambition: David would like to become a surgeon

Leadership Role:David was the academic and library captain

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The programme gave me a hope.”

Quote: “Hold on to your dreams and pursue them.”

Norah Mumbua Shangala District/Hometown: VoiPrimary School: Voi Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 360/500High School: Matuga Girls High SchoolAmbition: Norah would like to be a lawyer

LeadershipRole: Team captain in school.

The impact of the Wings to Fly Program:“The program helped me rise above my challenges, it restored my diginity and I promise to reach my destiny...I would like to take part in mentoring other young people to become the best they can be.”

Quote: “You future is built on your past but the past does not define who you are.”

John Kahiga Nyoro District/Hometown: Murang’a WestPrimary School: Ihiga Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 391/500High School: Murang’a High SchoolAmbition: John Would like to become a phamacist.

Leadership Role:John was a House Captain and a class representative in physics.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program has transformed me from a hopeless young and shy boy to a banker.”

Quote: “I always try to the best that I can be.”

Emma Mokua Kwamboka High school: Loreto Girls LimuruAmbition: Wants to become a doctor.Leadership roles: Group leader in biology

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program was transforming; I was enlightened on various issues like

financial planning, leadership and mentorship.”

Quote:“You are destined for greatness.”

Sahara Farah Abdi District/Hometown: GarissaPrimary School: Young Muslim Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 348/500High School: Umu-Salama Girls’ Secondary School

Ambition: Sahara would like to become an economist.Leadership Role:She is the class representative for Islamic religion,school headgirl and the jornalism secretary.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“I have been inspired through the programme to work hard and to always be focused in all things in order to realize the best results.”

Quote:“Always work to leave a legacy.”

Lewis Otieno Wangare District/Hometown: Primary School: Njoro boysAmbition: ArchitectLeadership roles:Discussion group champion and a class representative.

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“My character has been molded.”

Quote: “Success has no limit apart from those that we create for ourselves.”

Michael Okoth OmoloDistrict/Hometown: OloitoktokPrimary School: Illasit Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 366/500High School: Oloitokitok Boys Secondary School Ambition: Michael would like to become an Economist.

Leadership Role: He was the Mathematics representative as well as a peer counselor in school.Impact of Wings to Fly:“The program has opened doors for me.”Quote:“Challenges don’t intimidate me. I use every challenge I encounter to work for me.”

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Martin Mwangi Waithaka High school: Nyand¬arua high schoolAmbition: He wants to become a doctor.Leadership roles:School captain and class prefect in form 1&2

The impact of the Wings to Fly program:“The program gave me an opportunity to

develop and broaden my mind. It has impacted me with leadership skills.”

Quote:“In every situation there is always a way out.”

Mercy Shireku Kitui District/Hometown: MumiasPrimary School: Indangalasia A/C Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 410/500High school: Loreto High School, Limuru

Ambition: To become a doctor.

LeadershipRoleMercy was a Club secretary.

Number of our Scholars attending some of Kenya’s best Secondary SchoolsSCHOOL NUMBER OF SCHOLARS

Alliance Girls High School 108

Lenana School 103

Alliance High School 95

Limuru Girls School 95

Moi Girls High School - Eldoret 95

The Kenya High School 85

Maseno School 75

Nakuru Girls High School 74

Mangu High School 72

Mary Hill Girls High School 72

Loreto Girls High School - Limuru 66

Nairobi School 65

Nakuru High School 64

Karima Girls High School 59

Machakos High School 49

Moi Girls High School - Isinya 48

Maranda High School 41

Njiiri School 40

Pangani Girls School 39

Aquinas High School 36

Asumbi Girls High School 36

Mugoiri Girls High School 36

Kakamega High School 35

Kisumu Girls High School 35

Our scholars secure admission to some of the best schools in the country on merit.

Felicity Akiru Lopeyok District/Hometown: Turkana CentralPrimary School: Pokotom Boarding Primary SchoolKenya Certificate of Primary Education Score: 365/500High School: Turkana Girls Secondary School

Ambition: Felicity would like to become a doctor when she grows up.

Leadership Role: She was the Math’s discussion groups representative for all form 1s.

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Education is a key driver of development. There is no greater force in transformation and development of a society than the development of its people. Education is not equal to academics. It is equal to the full integrated transformation of the person, from their value systems, beliefs, insights, reference, exposure and their reasoning and also from their evolution.

The African paradox is about a continent endowed heavily with resources, but crippled

by poverty. Africa is a very rich and a very poor continent at the same time. Poverty denotes a low quality of life. A significant number of the African population lives below the poverty line. This can be interpreted to mean that the African people largely lack skills and competencies to unlock and utilize the vast resources in the continent as a means of eradicating poverty.

Poverty is a life of scarcity, it is a life of denial, a life of struggles, a life of survival. This scenario can be reversed through enhancement of opportunities through education of people. Education enhances the capacity of people to reach, tap and unlock opportunities.

As outlined in the Kenya’s Vision 2030, the country envisages to have transformed into a middle level economy with high quality of life for the citizenry. Access to education will play a significant role in realizing this goal. No doubt that the current government and the previous government have placed a key emphasis and support to education.

The investment in education by Equity Bank and Equity Group Foundation was informed by our believe in the impact of education in transformation of society. So far the 1550 university scholars have passed through the Bank Equity African Leaders Programme (EALP) with 100 of them so far attending some of the world’s leading universities. The Bank believes that by getting quality education along some of the

best brains in the world, these scholars will get global exposure, access to education resources and enhance their leadership skills, in readiness to come back and contribute in shaping the social economic development of Africa.

As we witnessed the transformational power of this programme, we reflected on how we could diversify and benefit more young people by bridging the gap between free primary education and access to secondary school education. This gave rise to the Wings To Fly program.

The Wings To Fly program was inspired by our shared vision and belief that the destiny of young people is not tied to the current circumstances of their parents and that young people have the potential to break the cycle of poverty and change their destiny, that of their families and society if given access to education and leadership skills. We thank UKaid, USAID, KfW as well as several individuals and corporate organizations who have believed in our dream and joined this partnership between The MasterCard Foundation and Equity Group Foundation. We are truly proud to see that the target of 10,000 scholarships that we set in 2010 has been achieved one year ahead of the target date of 2015.

Convinced that the Wings To Fly program will ultimately transform every village in Kenya, Equity Group Foundation has committed to roll out a second phase of the Wings to Fly program. In this phase, and owing to the positive embrace that this program has received from Kenyans, we have made a provision for every individual and organization to participate in scaling up the impact of this program. We have therefore created a donation platform where everyone wishing to touch the life of a deserving and bright Kenyan child can make a donation. We are very hopeful that together we can bequeath Kenya a legacy of creating a generation of world citizens with a mentality of abundance, bound together by national pride, determined to create a better world and maintain peaceful coexistence with all communities and people across all walks of life.

The Power of Transformation through EducationDr James Mwangi, CBS, Chairman, Equity Group Foundation

Equity Group Foundation chairman Dr. James Mwangi in conversation with Wings to Fly scholars.

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Profiles of some of our top-achieving EALP ScholarsJob Nalianya

The country was shocked when Job Nalianya was named the top student in the nation for the 2011 KCSE examinations. This determined young man from St. Peter’s Seminary School, a small school in Kakamega County, managed to top students from the well-known academic powerhouse schools around the country. In March 2012, Job joined the Equity African Leadership Program (EALP) along with over 200 of the country’s best and brightest young men and women topping the KCSE examinations in their respective districts. Job then joined Equity Bank as an intern working in Bungoma Branch.

Emmanuela AlimlimEmmanuela Alimlim comes from a humble background in Maralal, Samburu County. Her mother and father separated

when she was only 7 years old, and since then she and her four siblings have struggled to get by. After finishing primary school, Emmanuela sought work from local religious women, cutting grass in the church compound, cleaning the halls, and washing clothes, all in order to save for her secondary school fees.

With the help of support of her Principal at St. Theresa’s Girls Secondary School in Wamba, Samburu, Emmanuela was able to complete her secondary school education. When the KCSE results were announced in 2012, Emmanuela not only emerged the top girl in Samburu County, but the top overall student, despite the lack of appreciation for girl child education in the region. She then joined the Equity African Leaders Program and began her internship with Equity Bank working in Maralal Branch.

Today, with the help of the college counseling program at Equity Group Foundation, Job and Emmanuela are both pursuing their undergraduate degree overseas. In September 2013, Job began his course in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stanford University in the United States, while Emmanuela began her course in Economics and Finance at the University of Toronto in Canada, on a full scholarship from The MasterCard Foundation.

Started in 1998 by Equity Bank and now managed by Equity Group Foundation (EGF), the Equity African Leaders Program (EALP) is a rigorous internship-based leadership development program which works to create a community of talented leaders who are capable of solving the world’s most pressing challenges. EALP selects the top boy and the top girl in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations from every district where Equity Bank has a branch and provides them with paid internship opportunities and a college savings scheme to help finance their studies. EALP also invites top scholars attending global institutions to join the program through an internship experience. To date, EALP has benefited over 1,550 scholars through programming activities aimed at developing each scholar in three thematic areas: Academic Vitality, Professional Development and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Of these 130 scholars have attended or are currently attending leading international institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, Stanford, William and the African Leadership Academy. Notable EALP programs and initiatives include the following: • In 2013, 35 graduating Wings To Fly scholars with exemplary scores in

their mock examination joined EALP and began interning at Equity Bank branches across the country.• In 2014, an additional 11 EquityScholars have received admission to leading world universities under the “early decision” scheme. We expect this number to rise after regular admissions later in the year.• Launched a virtual academy in2012 for Equity Scholars with over 300 scholars enrolled.• Started Equity Innovators, a businessinnovation program for Equity Scholars, in 2012.• Founded three Equity Centres ofExcellence: Kwale Girls Secondary

School, Nyawara Girls Secondary School and Nyagatugu Boys Secondary School, where Equity Scholars mentoring the high school students have registered gains in overall KCSE performance.• Over 500 Equity Scholars are mentors toWings to Fly scholars across the country, giving them inspiration and motivation to excel.• Scholars have gone on to become leading business executives andentrepreneurs. Notable scholars and alumni include Samuel Kirubi, the first scholar under the program, who is currently CEO of Equity Bank Rwanda, Diana Mong’are, 1st Runner Up of the 2012 Anzisha Innovation Prize and Lavender Birike, a 2012 recipient of the Moody-Stuart Scholarship to Cambridge University. In executing these programs, EALP aims to create a community of change agents – working together to champion the socio-economic transformation of Africa. Our belief is that by offering scholars the opportunity to grow as individuals and as a community, we will bring about a domino effect, where they will take over the job of driving development forward in Kenya and Africa.

Since 1998, 1550 students have received University Sponsorships and leadership training

Equity African Leaders Program (EALP)

EALP Class of 2008 during the launch.

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Havard University

Name High school

Job Barongo Nyaosi Molo Academy

Kelvin Muriuki Njogu Karima Boys High School

Martha Kwamboka Nyaosi Mary Mount Girls’ high School

Denver Ogaro Alliance High School

John kamau Kimani Nairobi School

Grace Wambui Njung’e Moi Girls’ High School-Eldoret

Edwin Wekesa Magema WeiWei Secondary School

Precious Blood Girls Secondary School-Riruta

Anthony Siloy Moi High School Kabarak

Viona Shina Leboo Moi Girls High School-Eldoret

Lydia Katini Mwangasha Kenya High School

Harriet Wanjiku Kariuki Kabare Girls Secondary School

Joshua Getega Obinchu Maranda High School

Hilary Cheruiyot Olbutyo High School

Yale University

Terry Kipkorir Nyeri High School

Andrew Cheruiyot Alliance High School

Paul Arkanje Lorem African Leadership Academy

Javan Felix Oluoch Kericho High School

Kenneth Koome Alliance High School

Patel Kush Nikhilkumar Uasin Gishu High School

Mary Njoki Kiarie St Anne’s Lioki Girls High School

Brian Mutuma Mwiti Mang’u High School

Victor Gitau Gikonyo Alliance High School

Daniel Aineah Machio Starehe Boys’ Centre

Princeton University

Allan Machuka Marube Alliance High School

Samuel Kiiru Gichohi African Leadership Academy

University of Pennsylvania

Diana Mong’are Kerubo Kenya High School

Clinton Kebiro Nyabuto Maseno School

Ann Okhupe Pangani Girls High school

Evans Leshinka Molel Olkejuado High school

Daniel R. Nyakora St. Anthony’s Boys High School-Kitale

Columbia University

Steve Kipruto Cheruiyot Kapsabet Boys high School

Cornell University

Stephen Laboso Sacho High School

Charity Karanja Mahiga Girls Secondary School

Brian Ng’ethe Kamau St. Patrick’s Senior School

Damaris Kimani Moi Tea Girls High School

Ivan Kibet Kapoi Moi High School Kabark

Some of our exemplary students studying in top International Universities

Name: Sally Kyale Secondary School: Mt. Laverna Girls Secondary SchoolUniversity: Smith College

Name: Jane AkuraSecondary School: Starehe Girls Centre University: University of Pretoria (MCF)

Name: Precious Jebet Kilimo Secondary School: Precious Blood Girls Secondary School-RirutaUniversity: Dartmouth University

Name: Tony Edgar Odongo Secondary School: Maseno SchoolUniversity: Yale University

Name: Victor Kibet Korir Secondary School: Kericho High SchoolUniversity: Trinity College

Name: Angela NdilaSecondary School: Juja Preparatory SchoolUniversity: Stanford University

Name: Sheria MusyokaSecondary School: Alliance High SchoolUniversity: Dartmouth University

Name: Revingstone MwalughaSecondary School: Voi Secondary SchoolUniversity: University of Pretoria (MCF)

The following are Equity Scholars who were admitted through the KenSAP college counseling program.

Name: Benard Kipkoech Secondary School: Tengecha Boys High SchoolUniversity: Cornell University

Name: Philemon Kiptoo Secondary School: Mang’u High SchoolUniversity: Duke University

Name: Audrey Chebet Secondary School: Loreto High School, LimuruUniversity: Princeton University

Outstanding 2013 Scholars admitted to International UniversitiesThese young men and women were selected on the strength of their KCSE exam results.


Anne Wanjiku Mungai

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Brown University

Anthony Kariuki Mbugua Nairobi School

Mercy Cheptoo Moi Tea Girls High School

Victoria Chepkoech Kiplagat Buru Buru Girls High School

Collins Cheruiyot Alliance High School

Dartmouth University

Jamin Mwaikenda Africa Leadership Academy

Smith College

Elsie Akinyi Odhiambo Kisumu Girls High School

Sylvia Nashipae Mosiany Menengai High School

Brenda Wacuka Njoroge Precious Blood Girls Secondary School-Riruta

Duke University

Davis Muthoka Alliance High School

John Gichuhi Gitau Africa Leadership Academy

Maimuna Yusuf Africa Leadership Academy

Leonard Ng’eno Starehe Boys centre

Woojin Kim Yongsan International School of Seoul

John Waithaka Muthee St. Mary’s Secondary School-Nyeri

Durham

Marie Muhandia Shabaya Africa Leadership Academy

Brandeis University

Christine Sambu Alliance Girls High School

Brian Kangongo St. Anthony’s boys High School-Kitale

Cynthia Charchi Africa Leadership Academy

ALUMNI

NAME: Christin SambuUniversity: Brandies University

Name: Anjili ParrinUniversity: Columbia University

Name: Leonard Ng’enoUniversity: Duke University

Name: Everlyne ChemutaiUniversity: Middlebury University

Name: Ida GithuUniversity: North Carolina University

Name: Lizah CheropUniversity: Swarthmore College

Name: John Waithaka MutheeUniversity: University of Nairobi/ Duke University

Name: Benson Kirigithii ChumaUniversity: University of Nairobi/ University of Cape Town

Name: Allan Mwikya MackenzieUniversity: University of Nairobi/ University of Cape town

Name: Vincent Mukiri MwangiUniversity: University of Nairobi/ University of London

Name: Terry KipkorirUniversity: Yale University

Ashesi University

Benson Murimi Wachira Don Bosco Technical Secondary school

Rahab Wangari Wairimu Kibutha Girls High School

Lydia Kemuma Kinyari Kapropita Girls High School

Beatrice Migaliza Lung’ahu Starehe Girls Centre

Francis Wachira Warukira Mathakwa-ini Mixed Secondary School

Frida Karwitha Nyamu A.I.C. Moi Girls Samburu

David Wainaina Mpeketoni Secondary School

Anne Njeri Gitau Maasai Girls High School

Damaris Silantoi Oltingidi Maasai Girls High School


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I commend the Kenyan Government for their decision to grant free primary school education which has enabled a large number of students access to primary school education.

But not every gifted child has access to secondary education, because many families cannot afford to pay school fees. Therefore, more needs to be done to bring the country to the next level and to allow bright and brilliant students, especially from needy families and marginalized regions in Kenya to attend secondary schools and universities.

The Wings To Fly Scholarship Programme of ther Equity Group Foundation helps to fill this gap. It helps to create more opportunities and more equality in access to higher education. And it is guided by a vision of transforming leadership in Kenya. German Development Cooperation through KfW, the German Development Bank, is proud to partner with Equity Group Foundation in this endeavor.

I wish the 2014 Wings To Fly scholars we are commissioning today the very best in their studies and urge them to always strive harder to be a step further from their current status.

“Always strive harder.” His Excellency Andreas Peschke German Ambassador to Kenya

“We believe in empowering the youth through education.” His Excellency Dr Christian Turner British High Commissioner to Kenya

Over the next three years, the UK Government aims to invest more than Ksh 8.4 billion in Kenyan schools to support as many as 300,000 children get a high quality education. Our goal is to partner with you to ensure that every child in Kenya, and

particularly those in the arid and semi-arid lands and non-formal settlements, get the education they need to realise their goals. Empowering youth through education is key to Kenya’s economic growth, democracy, stability and security.

I would like to once again celebrate the remarkable success of the Wings To Fly programme. Today, 10,000 more young people will be provided with scholarships and through these gain the opportunity to transform their own lives and the lives of their families and communities. You are an inspiration to us all and I wish you every success in the coming years. The UK is proud to be a part of this initiative.

This year is, of course, the 50th anniversary of Kenya’s independence. It is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the impressive progress your country has made. But it also an opportunity to consider the future. And is an opportunity for each of you to commit yourselves to your education, to commit to becoming the doctors, politicians, business people, and scientists who make Kenya’s hope of a bright tomorrow, the hope expressed in Vision 2030, a reality. Education is the road to that tomorrow.

As you journey down that road, know this. You are not alone. I know your family, friends, businesses such as Equity Bank, the government of Kenya, so many people across this great nation are with you. So, too are the government and people of the United States. We believe in the possibility and potential of Kenya’s young people. We believe in you. Helping Kenya’s students is a fundamental part of the partnership between our two countries.

“There are few if any investments we make in life that are more important than our children... The United States is committed to Wings to Fly, a partnership to ensure the children of Kenya have access to the quality education they need to be the leaders of tomorrow.”US Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency, Robert F. Godec

We’re grateful to our partners for their support

Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, with children during a

visit to a Wings To Fly scholar at her home in Lodwar.

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2. & 3. Children attending the Annual Congress at the Kenyatta University.

4. Kenyatta Univeristy auditorium during the Annual Congress in 2013

5. Wings to Fly 2014 scholars from Kibera are flagged off at the Equity Bank, Kibera branch to attend the Wings to Fly 2014 commissioning ceremony at Kasarani.

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PETER MUNGA, CBS - NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Mr Munga is a Certified Public Secretary with vast experience in both public and private sector management. He holds a diploma in Human Resources and Financial Management. Mr Munga is a retired Deputy Secretary. He is the Chairman of National Oil Corporation and a Director in Micro-Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT), British American Investments Company (Kenya Ltd), Rockefeller Foundation and Equatorial Nut Processors.

DR. JAMES MWANGI, CBS - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr Mwangi holds four Honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of his contributions to the Kenyan society. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Certified Public Accountant. Dr Mwangi has been honored twice with Presidential national awards. He is currently the Chairman of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Delivery Board charged with the responsibility of ensuring Kenya becomes a middle income country with global high standards of living by the year 2030. He serves on several international bodies as an advisor, is a Board member of the Africa Leadership Academy in South Africa and is the Chancellor Meru University College of Science and Technology. He has over 23 years of management experience.

BENSON I. WAIREGI, EBS - NON-EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN

Mr Wairegi holds a Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant

- CPA (K). He is the Group Managing Director of British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Ltd. (Britam), the parent company to British-American Insurance Company (K) Ltd and British- American Asset Managers Limited. He is also a Director of Housing Finance (HF), Chairman of Kenyatta University Council and a former Chairman of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) and former board member of the Board of Trustees of the Insurance Training and Education Trust respectively.

DR JULIUS KIPNG’ETICH - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Dr Kipng’etich holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) degree from University of Nairobi. He joined Equity after an eight year successful career as the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Wildlife Service and was previously the Managing Director of Investment Promotion Centre. He is a member of the Kenya Tourist Board, and serves on the Boards of Kenya Forest Service, Police Oversight Board, Moi Girls’ Eldoret, Starehe Girls’ School, Starehe Boys’ Centre, Kenya Tea Development Authority and the Kenya Red Cross Society. He is a leading member of the Mau Task Force, The Steering Committee for the Marketing of Kenya Stadia, The 1st University Council Member - Management University of Africa. He is also the Patron of AIESEC – University of Nairobi.

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DR. HELEN GICHOHI, MBS - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION

Dr Gichohi holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Leicester in the UK. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Biology of Conservation and a BSc in Zoology from the Universities of Nairobi and Kenyatta University respectively. She joined Equity Group Foundation in December 2012 from the African Wildlife Foundation where she served for 11 years from 2001. She served as Director of the African Heartlands Program before rising to become Vice President for Programs in February 2002. In 2007 she was appointed the first AWF President and led the move of AWF’s Headquarters to Nairobi, Kenya from Washington DC in the USA. In that capacity, she provided overall strategic leadership to AWF’s Conservation Program spanning 14 countries across Africa.

TEMITOPE LAWANI - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Lawani received his BS in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Juris Doctorate (cum laude) from Harvard Law School and MBA (2nd Year Honors) from Harvard Business School. He is co-founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, LLP an Africa-focused private equity firm with approximately $1.8 billion in assets under management. Prior to forming Helios he was a Principal in the San Francisco and London offices of TPG Capital (“TPG”), a leading global private equity firm managing over $50 billion in capital. Tope is also a former Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development Analyst at the Walt Disney Company in Burbank, California. He serves on Boards of Directors of Vivo Energy, First City Monument Bank PLC, Helios Towers Nigeria, InterSwitch Limited, Helios Towers Africa Limited and Finacity. He also serves as a member of the Harvard Law School Dean’s Advisory Board; the Overseers’ Visiting Committee of the Harvard Business School; and the MIT Open Courseware Advisory Board.

FREDRICK MUCHOKI O.G.W - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Muchoki is a businessman with vast commercial experience. He is the Managing Director of Continental Business Systems, Presta and Office Equipment Limited, Mugumo Coffee Ltd, Online Mobile Com. Ltd and Summerdale Inn Ltd.

ERNEST NZOVU - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Nzovu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Navarra, Spain and a Diploma in International Affairs from the University of Ife, Nigeria. He has for many years been a consultant in Human Resources Management and is a Director of Hawkins and Associates, Know How International Limited and KHI Training. He previously served as Director of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA).

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BABATUNDE SOYOYE - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Soyoye holds a Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a co-founder of Helios Investment Partners and a Board member of Africatel Holdings B.V.

PROF. SHEM E.MIGOT- ADHOLLA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, EQUITY BANK SOUTH SUDAN

Professor Shem holds a PhD in Sociology of Development, Master of Arts in Sociology, both from University of California, was a Special Graduate Student in Agricultural Economics (Michigan State University) and earned a Bachelor of Arts (University of East Africa). Prof Shem is a private consultant on agriculture and rural development, land policy reform and environmental issues based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR) Nairobi and sits on the Board of the Center for Corporate Governance and is also a Director of Housing Finance Company of Kenya Ltd. He has previously served as Vice-Chairman Board of Directors Kenya Wildlife Service between 2004 and 2007 and was Lead Specialist on Land Policy and Administration for Africa Region in the World Bank Headquarters. He also served (on secondment from the World Bank) as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Government of Kenya, where he was responsible for formulation and implementation of agricultural and rural development policy as well as general oversight of 38 state corporations. Earlier he was Associate Research Professor at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi and has numerous publications focusing on land issues, pastoralism, farmers’ institutions and rural development. He has working experience in many African countries as well as Haiti, Kyrgyz Republic and several Asian countries.

ALYKHAN NATHOO - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Nathoo holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University. He has over 15 years of experience in Private Equity at Bain Capital, Dubai International Capital and most recently at Helios Investment Partners. He is a Partner at Helios Investment Partners with regional focus on Eastern and Southern Africa. He also sits on the Board of Continental Outdoors.

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DENNIS ALUANGA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Aluanga holds an MBA from the University of Edinburgh Business School, UK and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a partner at Helios Investment Partners and serves as a non-executive director at Nation Media Group as well as at Property Development and Management Ltd. Dennis was the Chief Operating Officer at Industrial Promotion Services (East Africa) between 2008 and June 2011. Prior to joining IPS, he served in several capacities at Nation Media Group rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

DAVID R. ANSELL - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN EQUITY BANK UGANDA, RWANDA, TANZANIA

Mr Ansell holds a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, another Bachelors degree in Finance from the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management and an Advanced Management Degree (AMP) from the Wharton School of Business. David R. Ansell was appointed as a Director of Equity Bank in 2012, and also serves as The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Equity’s 100% owned subsidiaries in Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the affiliated company, Housing Finance.During his working career from 1968-2001; he served in various assignments at Citibank in the Emerging Markets, including 16 years in Africa. His last assignment before retiring was as President of Citibank Russia. From 1989-1991, Mr Ansell left Citibank and served as Managing Director and the first CEO of Ecobank Transnational Inc, located in Lome, Togo, but he rejoined Citibank thereafter.

JOHN STALEY - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK UGANDA, RWANDA, TANZANIA

Mr Staley has a Masters of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. A specialist in implementing cost effective ICT solutions, John worked as the CEO of Credit Indemnity (Pty) Ltd in South Africa before joining Equity Bank.

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PROF. GEORGE ALIBARUHO - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK UGANDA

Prof. Alibaruho holds a PhD degree (Economics), University of California, Berkeley. He has worked in various capacities for Makerere University, University of Nairobi, East African Community, World Bank, the United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa, World Bank, International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington DC. He is a Member Global Register’s WHO’S WHO in Executives and Professionals, Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship & a Fellowship with CGIAR. He is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kabale University in Uganda.

ELIZABETH LWANGA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK UGANDA

Ms. Lwanga has over thirty years experience in international development work with emphasis on Africa. She worked with the All Africa Conference of Churches as Communications Director; with the United Nations Development Programme as Head of UNDP’s global Gender In Development Programme; and as Resident Representative and United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Ethiopia., and Kenya and Zimbabwe. She also served as UNDP’s Deputy Regional Director for Africa. She currently works as Innovations in Development Consultant.

DR. KENYI SPENCER - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK SOUTH SUDAN

Dr. Kenyi holds a professional certificate in International Trade from the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (Affiliate of International Association of Trade Training Organization – University of Geneva, Switzerland), Masters degree in environmental management from the University of the Free State (Bloemfontein), South Africa 2000 – 2002, Practical Ecology from Technische Universitat Berlin, Germany and BSc. in Science and Applied Environmental Science from the National University of Lesotho. Dr. Kenyi is currently a consultant for the World Bank on Private Sector Development in a Post-Conflict country; he has executed many assignments for the World Bank and the Republic of South Sudan (RSS). He is also a deputy Chairman of Central Equatorial Development Agency (CEDA), a local institution tasked with infusion of scientifically oriented agriculture to Central Equatorial farmers, and a board member of the Juba Media Group. And previously, he worked as a Deputy Director, KB Environment & Trade Consultancy.

MARY JAMES AJITH - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK SOUTH SUDAN

Mrs. Mary J. Ajith holds a law degree from Neelian University, Khartoum, Sudan and is currently a Legal Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Republic of South Sudan. Mary has also worked with various Gender and Child related organizations and holds a certificate on Gender and Development and Advance certificate on UN Women Peace and Security Council Resolution 1325.

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PROF. DELPHIN RWEGASIRA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK TANZANIA

Prof. Delphin G. Rwegasira is a Professor in Development at the University of Dar es Salaam’s Economics Department. He has many years of international and regional economic experience. Until 2006, he had worked for four years as Senior Advisor at the International Monetary Fund’s African Department. Previously, he was Executive Director of the Nairobi–based African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and member of its international Board of Directors. He also served in the African Development Bank (AfDB) as Senior Advisor to the President, and Director of Development Research and Policy. In the early 1980s, he served as Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Dar es Salaam, and as staff Director at the Central Bank of Tanzania. Born in Tanzania, he holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University, U.S.A., and a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Economics from the former University of East Africa (University College Dar es Salaam). He has published internationally on development and financial issues, contributed to the work of a number of expert and policy groups, and served as a member of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy.

PROF. HERMAN MUSAHARA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK RWANDA

Prof. Herman holds a BA Education degree, Masters of Arts in Economics and a PhD in Development Studies. He is currently an associate professor and Director of planning and development NUR. Prof. Herman previously worked as the national coordinator, African Technology Policy Studies Network, Vice President organization for social science research in Eastern and Southern Africa among others.

EVELYN RUTAGWENDA - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK RWANDA

Mrs. Evelyn Rutagwenda holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University Kampala and is a Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K). She previously worked as the Auditor General, for the Republic of Rwanda, as the Secretary General of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), consultant/project accountant in Decentralization Secretariat (Institutional Capacity Building Project), Ministry of Local Government and also as Chief Auditor at UCA Auditing Services among others.

MARY WAMAE - SECRETARY TO THE BOARD

Mrs. Wamae holds an LLB degree from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is a Certified Public Secretary (Kenya). She is a graduate of Advanced Management Programme (Strathmore - IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain). She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development and has over 14 years private practice experience.

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DR. JAMES MWANGI, CBS - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

James holds four Honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of his contributions to the Kenyan society. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Certified Public Accountant. James has been honoured twice with Presidential national awards. He was vested the First Class Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) national decoration-the highest presidential award to a civilian, for outstanding contribution in economic development. He is currently the Chairman of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Delivery Board charged with the responsibility of ensuring Kenya becomes a middle income country with global high standards of living by the year 2030. He serves on several international bodies as an advisor ,is a Board member of the Africa Leadership Academy in South Africa , the Global Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition among others and is the Chancellor Meru University College of Science and Technology. James has wide experience in the banking industry and inclusive finance.

DR JULIUS KIPNG’ETICH - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Julius holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) degree from University of Nairobi. He joined Equity after an eight year successful career as the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Wildlife Service and was previously the Managing Director of Investment Promotion Centre. He is a member of the Kenya Tourist Board, and serves on the Boards of Kenya Forest Service, Police Oversight Board, Moi Girls’ Eldoret, Starehe Girls’ School, Starehe Boys’ Centre, Kenya Tea Development Authority and the Kenya Red Cross Society. He is a leading member of the Mau Task Force, The Steering Committee for the Marketing of Kenya Stadia, The 1st University Council Member - Management University of Africa. He is also the Patron of AIESEC – University of Nairobi. Julius joined Equity in 2004 as board member and management in 2012.

DR. HELEN GICHOHI, MBS - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION

Helen holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Leicester in the UK. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Biology of Conservation and a BSc in Zoology from the Universities of Nairobi and Kenyatta University respectively. She joined Equity Group Foundation in December 2012 from the African Wildlife Foundation where she served for 11 years from 2001. She served as Director of the African Heartlands Program before rising to become Vice President for Programs in February 2002. In 2007 she was appointed the first AWF President and led the move of AWF’s Headquarters to Nairobi, Kenya from Washington DC in the USA. In that capacity, she provided overall strategic leadership to AWF’s Conservation Program spanning 14 countries across Africa.

MARY WAMAE - COMPANY SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE STRATEGY

Mary holds an LLB degree from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is a Certified Public Secretary (Kenya). She is a graduate of Advanced Management Programme (Strathmore - IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain). She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development and has over 14 years private practice experience.

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JOHN STALEY - DIRECTOR OF MOBILE BANKING AND PAYMENT INNOVATIONS

John has a Masters of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. A specialist in implementing cost effective ICT solutions, John worked as the CEO of Credit Indemnity (Pty) Ltd in South Africa before joining Equity Bank.

GERALD WARUI - DIRECTOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Gerald holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He is also a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a graduate of Advanced Management Program offered by Strathmore- IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain. A career banker, Gerald has vast experience in operations and customer service. Prior to his current position, he served as the Director of Operations and Customer Service. He has served in Equity Bank for 15 years.

RAPHAEL HUKAI - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Mr. Hukai holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science from the Institute of International Politics of Beijing, China. He joined Equity Group in December 2013 after over 16 years of service at IBM Corporation, where he worked at many leading banks around the world, providing executive consulting on banking/IT technology and governance. He also has extensive experience in insurance and e-Commerce.

ALLAN WAITITU - DIRECTOR OF IT AND INNOVATION CENTRE

Allan is a Certified Systems Engineer, a Novell Certified Network Engineer and a graduate of Advanced Management Programme (Strathmore-IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain). He has over 21 years experience in information technology and banking and previously served as Equity Bank’s General Manager of Operations.

HILDAH MUGO - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Hildah holds a Masters degree in Business Administration - Strategic Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and is an Associate of Kenya Institute of Bankers. Prior to joining Equity Bank nine years ago, Hildah had acquired extensive banking experience in operations, compliance, customer service and consumer banking for over ten years with Barclays Bank of Kenya.

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MICHAEL WACHIRA - DIRECTOR OF TREASURY AND TRADE FINANCE

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Master of Science in Investment Management. Prior to joining Equity Bank, Michael worked in Brussels, Belgium for the Fortis Bank group. Michael has also worked as an Emerging Markets Proprietary Trader focusing on the Middle East and Africa for Cargill Financial Markets based in London.

ISAAC MWIGE - DIRECTOR OF RELATIONSHIP BANKING

Isaac holds a Masters degree in International Business Administration from United States International University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Eastern Baraton. He has over 15 years experience in Banking covering Corporate & Retail Banking and has previously worked with Standard Chartered Bank as the Director, Transaction Banking, East Africa, West Africa.

ELIZABETH GATHAI - DIRECTOR OF CREDIT

Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance, and a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). She is a graduate of Advanced Management Programme (Strathmore- IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain) and Management Executive Programme (Maastricht School of Management (MSM)- Netherlands). She has over 11 years of banking experience. Elizabeth joined Equity Bank in 2001.

REUBEN MBINDU - HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Reuben holds a BSc.in Computer Science from Germany and is a full member of the Institute of Human Resource management in Kenya. He has expertise in various fields including technology, auditing, communication and human resources having worked at senior management levels in various organizations. Reuben joined us from Standard Chartered, where he was the Director of Human Resources for East Africa. He has also held other senior position within Standard Chartered including Head of Corporate Affairs - East Africa, Chairman of the Nairobi Marathon, Head of Human Resources - Tanzania and Regional Head of Human Resources Operations for Africa. While at Standard Chartered, he had the opportunity to work in different markets including United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa. He made a major contribution in the design and automation of global HR processes in Standard Chartered. Reuben has also worked in other sectors including public sector (UNEP), consultancy (Deloitte) and ICT (Siemens, Germany).

BILDARD FWAMBA - GENERAL MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT

Bildard holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from Kenyatta University and is a Certified Public Accountant, CPA (K). He is also writing his dissertation for an MBA at Strathmore Business School. He has over15 years experience in Finance and Audit and previously worked with Central Bank of Kenya and British American Insurance Company. Bildard joined Equity Bank in 2004.

AYOTUNDE ABOABA - GENERAL MANAGER, RISK

Ayo holds a Masters Degree in Mathematical Finance from the University of Oxford, England, A Msc in Information Technology, A post Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science, a Bsc degree in Maths and Statistics. Prior to joining the bank, Ayo served at Moody’s Analytics; Independent FOREX Trader, LCH Clearnet as the Quantitative Analyst, UBS London as a credit Valuer, Dresdner Kleinwort as the Quantitative Structurer, Fitch Ratings as the Quantitative Developer and Barclays Bank as the Senior Analyst Programmer in London. Ayo joined Equity Bank in November 2012.

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ENRICO NORA - GENERAL MANAGER

Mr.Nora holds a Master Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic of Milan, Italy and an MBA (with honours) from the University of Chicago, USA. He spent overall eleven years with Hewlett Packard in various roles across Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. More recently he was based in Singapore as CFO & COO of DOCOMO Intertouch, a division of NTT DOCOMO of Japan. Within the Equity Group he now leads the mobile banking program.

JUMAANE TAFAWA - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY INVESTMENT BANK

Jumaane holds an MPA in International Development from Harvard University.He joined Equity Bank in 2012.In addition to heading Equity Investment Bank, he also leads implementation of Equity Bank’s SME strategy, business clubs and Equity Group Foundation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. Jumaane has over a decade of business strategy and small and medium enterprise (SME) development experience gained through his work in the private, government and nonprofit sectors, in 60+ countries. He has spent most of his career as a management consultant improving the effectiveness of multiple SME development programs across the world, especially across Africa.

FRANCIS C G MILLS - ROBERTSON - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK UGANDA

Francis holds a BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana and is an Associate member of the Oxford University Society. A Business leader with over 15 years cumulative experience in Banking and Finance, Francis last worked as the Executive Director, Consumer Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana, before joining Equity Bank Uganda.

PAUL GITAHI - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK SOUTH SUDAN

Paul is a career banker with over 24 years experience and previously worked with ABC Bank and Cooperative Bank. He has extensive banking experience in operations, marketing and customer service. Paul served previously as the General Manager in charge of marketing in Equity Bank Kenya before taking up his present position.

SAMUEL KIRUBI - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK RWANDA

Samuel holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Moi University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Statistics from Egerton University. He is a graduate of Advanced Management Programme (Strathmore- IESE Business School, Barcelona Spain). Since joining Equity Bank in 2001, Samuel has gained vast experience in operations, marketing and customer service. Samuel was previously the Chief

Operations Officer in Equity Bank South Sudan.

APOLLO N. NJOROGE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK UGANDA

Apollo holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from University of Nairobi in Mathematics and Physics, Masters Degree in International Business Administration in Finance from United States International University and a Diploma in Banking. Prior to his current posting he was the General Manager Corporate Banking in Equity Bank Kenya and has wide experience of 17 years in banking.

JOSEPH IHA - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY BANK TANZANIA

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Education in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Nairobi and has also attended various professional courses in banking. He has over 12 years banking and leadership experience in Credit, Corporate banking and Operations. Prior to joining Equity Bank Tanzania, he worked as the General Manager, Credit in Equity Bank Uganda and General Manager, Corporate Banking Division at Equity Bank Kenya. Joseph joined Equity Bank in 2005.

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These dreamsAmidst the rubble and despair;

Dashed dreams and hopes;A light shone.

***Light peered into the darkness;

A hand reached out and pulled me up;Gave me wings to conquer.

***Now I stand at the doorstep of promise;

The world brimming with hope;My life ablaze with possibility.

***I could be a scientist;

A pilot, a doctor, a philanthropist;An entrepreneur.

***There are worlds to conquer;

People to reach, transformation to bring;My community to touch.

***Thank you for these dreams;

For the wings to soar!I am the world, and the world is me.

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wings to fly souvenir copy, 2014