Victor Wanyama's Foundation Commends Outstanding KCSE Achievements

Victor Wanyama's Foundation Commends Outstanding KCSE Achievements

Robert Abong'o
updated at January 9, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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  • The Victor Wanyama Foundation has celebrated exceptional KCSE achievements
  • The foundation focuses on uplifting young talents through education, health and sports
  • Wanyama's scholarship program, launched in 2019, targets high-achieving students

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has expressed admiration for the outstanding performances of seven students affiliated with his foundation in the recently released 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.

The Ministry of Education revealed the remarkable academic accomplishments of these promising students on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Omondi Tamara Zawadii was the top student from the foundation. Zawadii was a Sironga High School student who secured and A- grade in the exams.

Students in the Victor Wanyama Foundation who did well in the 2023 KCSE. Photo: Andrew Katsampe and Victor Wanyama.
Victor Wanyama has lauded students in his foundation who did well in the 2023 KCSE. Photo: Andrew Katsampe and Victor Wanyama.
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Eva Moraa, Shikomere Albert Siema, Sammy Ariko, Shem Trizah and Makokha Lamech all achieved B grades.

"I want to take this opportunity to congratulate my little heroes and heroines from The Victor Wanyama Foundation who sat for their KCSE last year. Your hard work and zeal didn't go unrecognized," Wanyama posted on his Twitter.

The Foundation when launched in 2019, laid focus on students who managed 400 marks or above in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). This underscored the CF Montreal midfielder's his commitment to uplifting young talents and offering them opportunities for educational excellence.

He officially formed the foundation in 2019. It is located in Busia, Kenya, where the main centre is under construction.

According to Pulse Sports, Wanyama aims to impact the lives of youngsters by nurturing talent and fostering excellence in academics.

The foundation's comprehensive approach to development includes sports, health, environmental conservation, and education, creating a well-rounded success foundation.

Wanyama on Alex Ferguson's interest

Sports Brief previously reported when Wanyama talked of a critical moment in his career when a move to Manchester United could have materialized.

In 2012, speculation was rife as Man United reportedly wanted the Kenyan midfielder playing for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.

Wanyama's rise to prominence is said to have even grabbed the attention of Sir Alex Ferguson.

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