Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has admitted 505 scholars, from 225 secondary schools from all 47 counties, into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The cohort which was selected from the best-performing students in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, Wings to Fly program and Elimu scholarship beneficiaries, were onboarded following a comprehensive two-week induction and training program.
The induction facilitated their interaction with leaders from various industries, including the Equity Group leadership team, covering crucial topics such as leadership, personal growth, and community development, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
The newly inducted scholars will undertake a six-month paid internship at Equity Bank branches across the country, receiving monthly stipends totalling Ksh. 121.2 million by the end of the internship. To enable the scholars to have a smooth transition to university part of the monthly stipend is saved and released to them at the time of joining university.
“You are embarking on a shared journey with other talented Kenyans in your age group. This network will prove to be your greatest asset in your career and your life, as it will produce future captains of industry, business leaders, public servants, and leaders in other sectors,” Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings James Mwangi stated.