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The Star: It takes more than just an effort for one to beat the odds and unfavourable cultural traditions while in pursuit of academic dreams, especially when one comes from a poor family background. Cynthia Meikan and Brian Mutave are now carving paths in university, aspiring to make a profound impact on their communities. Despite facing financial hardships and cultural barriers, the duo embody resilience and hope, showcasing that with access to education, one can break through any obstacle and become a catalyst for transformative change.

Citizen Digital: Bridge International Academies in Kenya has over the years established itself as a leader in child safeguarding. The first safeguarding training for Bridge Kenya teachers and school leaders took place in December 2008, before the first Bridge school even opened in 2009.

Capital Fm: Over the past nine years, Bridge International Academies Kenya has consistently achieved outstanding success in the KCPE examinations, boasting a pass rate of over 60% across multiple counties. The integration of technology within its educational framework has been a key factor in this sustained achievement.

Citizen Digital: As the country prepares to transition into the Competency-Based Curriculum, the 2023 KCPE results have once again showcased the exceptional academic achievements of Bridge Kenya. With significant improvements in pupils' scores across several data points, Bridge has outperformed the national average for the ninth year in a row.

Citizen Digital: Today, 3.5 million Class 8 students across Kenya completed their KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) rehearsals, including those from Bridge International Academies. As the last cohort to ever sit for the KCPE exams under the 8-4-4 system, these students are poised to make history.

KBC Digital: This is the tale of two initially disadvantaged pupils, Peace Kiponda and Joyce Katana who, against all odds, overcame their limitations, secured scholarships, and embarked on new lives in New York. Picture a life hemmed in by the confines of a single region, never daring to venture beyond the familiarity of your own community. Imagine battling a kidney ailment coupled with the weight of financial constraints, uncertain where your next meal might come from.

Citizen Digital: Bridge International Academies, a company that provides for-profit education to children in India, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, has been shortlisted for the prestigious CIO100 Awards 2023. The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes the top CIOs in Africa for their outstanding IT initiatives that have transformed their organizations and the African tech ecosystem.

The Standard: In the heart of Nairobi and Bungoma Counties, two inspiring individuals, Mercyline Mokeira and John Wekesa, have defied the odds to achieve their dreams through determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment to education. Mercyline Mokeira was born in December 2002, in Mukuru slum, Nairobi County where she grew up in an area plagued by insecurity. In a community where safety was a constant concern, Mercyline had to brave the early morning hours to make her way to school.

Hapa Kenya: Empowering Young Minds: Bridge International Academies Kenya Pupils Experience an Exclusive Screening at the Premiere of ‘Shujaa Stories’ MAKENA NDUNG'UOCTOBER 20, 2023 5 MIN READ 0 SHARES 000 The Power of Art in Education There’s something truly magical about the power of storytelling and the arts to inspire young minds.

The Standard: As the country gears up to celebrate Mashujaa Day on Friday, a group of students have witnessed a spectacular display of Kenya’s history and culture through ballet. The students from Bridge Gatina attended two special screenings of ‘Shujaa Stories: A Celebration of Kenya Through Ballet’, a performance that honours the stories of Kenya’s unsung heroes. The event was organized by Dance Centre Kenya (DCK), a leading ballet school in the country.

Nation: Bridge Kenya opened its first school in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, in 2009. Today, the organisation runs community schools across 22 of 47 counties, targeting children from underserved communities and ensuring they receive life-changing education.

Nation: Every year on September 8, the world celebrates the International Literacy Day to raise awareness about the crucial role literacy plays in our society. This year, the chosen theme is "promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for a peaceful and sustainable society. Within this theme, we find a call to action a challenge that compels us to reflect deeply on the state of literacy efforts.

The Star: The 95th edition of the festival was inaugurated by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and runs from August 11-23. This year's theme is "Nurturing Talent for Innovation and National Development".Bridge pupils from Unguja in Siaya performed a praiseworthy presentation Wednesday during the ongoing Kenya National Music Festival at Dedan Kimathi University.

Nation: In five to ten years Africa will provide about half of the world’s increase in the working-age population. On an economic level, the potential of embracing Africa’s youth population increase through education is clear.

The Standard: Scholars in the country are advocating for a change in attitudes towards reading, recognising its potential to foster cultural and personal identity. This comes as the world celebrated World Book Day last month, which presented an opportunity to shine a light on ways books enrich lives.

Nation: The worlds largest gathering of national education leaders is in London this week. Ministers from around the world will be gathering a stone's throw from the site of King Charles III's coronation in Westminster , at the Education World Forum (EWF)