Born and raised in Nyamarutu Village in Nakuru, Josiah Kariuki possessed an insatiable thirst for knowledge from a young age. Throughout his educational journey, Josiah consistently displayed an exceptional level of dedication and commitment to his studies. From primary school to university, he consistently excelled even graduating with a first-class honors in his bachelors degree.
In his pursuit of a fulfilling career, he stumbled upon The KENYA Airlift Program, a program designed to connect talented Kenyan students with education and career opportunities in the United States. Intrigued by the program’s mission and potential, Josiah decided to take a leap of faith and explore this new avenue. Little did he know that this decision would mark a significant turning point in his life.
Currently pursuing his master’s degree in Business Analytics at the esteemed University of Alabama in Huntsville, Josiah’s unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of knowledge have propelled him towards unparalleled success. His story is a testament to the transformative power of education and the limitless opportunities that await those who dare to dream big and work tirelessly to achieve their goals.
This article is brought to your courtesy of The KENYA Airlift Program
The KENYA Airlift Program is an award-winning initiative that helps brilliant Kenyan Students achieve the dream of studying in the US regardless of their financial background.
The program was founded in late 2018 by US-based education & technology consultant Bob Mwiti in collaboration with a Member of County Assembly of Meru Hon. Dennis Kiogora popularly referred to as DMK.
The program’s mission is achieved through key partnership with MPOWER Financing as the official lending partner for unsecured student loans that cover both tuition and living expenses, partnership with universities in US where the program negotiates tuition fee waivers and scholarships, partnership with The Airlift Sacco to help finance students’ relocation expenses and partnership with Qatar Airways who offer discounted relocation air tickets to the students.
The program only accommodates ambitious and incredibly talented Kenyans who are willing to take a leap of faith in joining the tech industry by studying STEM or business-related master’s programs.
This award-winning program is trying to fix three major challenges Kenyan Students face in their quest to study in America, namely:
- Acquiring funding for relocation, tuition and living expenses.
- Finding well-paying jobs after graduation
- Acquiring permanent residency in America after graduation
The program is divided into two options; regular and parallel, which are based on the student’s academic qualifications and financial capabilities.
Regular student’s academic requirement is a B plain mean grade in KCSE with a B plain in Mathematics or Physics and a second class division in undergraduate, whereas Parallel students’ academic requirements is a C+ mean grade in KCSE and a second class division in undergraduate.
The program has an active membership of about 2000 students, and as of January 2023, the program has seen over 200 students relocate since inception, to study at various top State Universities in the US, with many more currently in the relocation pipeline.
The program has official working relationship with top Universities in North America namely:
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Grand valley State University
- South Dakota State University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Missouri State University
If you are interested in joining this fantastic program, please apply today by visiting our website at www.kenyaairliftprogram.com
For any further inquiries, you can also visit our head office in Nairobi at Muthaiga Square, 3rd Floor suite 311 on Thika Road opposite Muthaiga Police Station or you can give us a call at 0721-263-977.
From Nakuru to Alabama- The Inspiring Story of Josiah Kariuki
