In the rolling hills of Gitimbe, Meru County, a village is celebrating a miracle. Eddy Mutembei, a young man who relied on the Bob Mwiti Foundation scholarship to stay in school, has scored a straight A in the 2025 KCSE exams.

Eddy’s story is the ultimate testament to the power of philanthropy. Coming from a humble background where fees were a constant struggle, his potential was spotted by benefactor Bob Mwiti, who committed to paying his way through high school. Today, that investment has yielded the highest possible return.

The Dream: Software Engineering

Eddy is not just stopping at an A. He has his sights set on becoming a Software Engineer, aiming to join the tech revolution sweeping Africa. "I want to code solutions for my community," he told reporters.

• The Foundation: Bob Mwiti expressed immense pride, noting that the scholarship extends to university. "We don't just start; we finish," Mwiti said. It challenges other wealthy Kenyans to adopt bright, needy students.
• The Lesson: Eddy’s success proves that intelligence is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Without the scholarship, Eddy might have been a boda boda rider today. Now, he is a future engineer.
• Community Hero: For the youth of Gitimbe, Eddy is now the benchmark. He represents the possibility of escaping poverty through the pen.

A Bright Future

As Eddy prepares for university, his story is a beacon of hope. It reminds us that for every A student in a National School, there is a potential A student in the village waiting for a hand up.