The KPC Foundation, through its Inuka Scholarship Programme, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Senior School Scholarships targeting students with disabilities who sat for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations.
In a notice on Monday, December 16, the foundation said the scholarships are open to eligible candidates who attained results classified as meeting expectations or exceeding expectations in the 2025 KJSEA assessment.
According to the foundation, interested applicants are required to download the Inuka Scholarship Application Form from the official KPC Foundation website.
Applicants must then fill out the form, attach all the required supporting documents, and submit a completed application during the scheduled interviews.
Shortlisted candidates will attend physical interviews conducted in the counties where they sat for their 2025 KCSE examinations.
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The interviews are scheduled to take place between 12th January 2026 and 23rd January 2026, depending on the county.
Interview venues include County Commissioners’ boardrooms, NCPWD offices, social services boardrooms, and other designated government offices across the country.
The foundation noted that interviews will be conducted daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., urging applicants to arrive on time with all necessary documentation.
Counties covered during the interview period include, among others, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kilifi, Nairobi, Nyeri, Kitui, Garissa, Mombasa, Lamu, Marsabit, Kajiado, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Meru, Embu, Machakos, Nakuru, Kisumu, Turkana, Bungoma, and several others nationwide.
The KPC Foundation also issued a caution to applicants and the public, emphasizing that the scholarship application process is free of charge, and that the Foundation does not levy any fees at any stage of the application or interview process.
Elsewhere, this comes a day after the National Youth Service (NYS) announced 410 job opportunities for qualified graduates to work in Saudi Arabia.
In an announcement on Monday, December 15, NYS said the vacancies are in logistics, warehouse operations, and fisheries retail, and are open to male candidates with relevant training and skills.
"Our client, a reputable company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a strong footprint across industrial operations, retail operations and logistics services, is seeking to recruit qualified NYS graduates for the positions listed below.
"These opportunities are ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers in a competitive international environment," the agency said.
NYS announced 150 forklift operator positions with a salary of 1,450-1,800 SAR (Ksh49,800-Ksh61,830).
Successful candidates will operate forklifts to move, load, and unload goods in warehouses and industrial sites.
Applicants must have an artisan course in plant operation and a valid forklift certificate from NYS, NTSA, NITA, or a recognized institution.
Good command of English is required, while prior experience and suitability test certification are added advantages.
NYS also announced 100 positions for pickers who will earn 1,450–1,800 SAR (Ksh49,800-Ksh61,830) and will be responsible for picking, scanning, staging, and marshaling goods for dispatch while observing safety and quality standards.
The required qualifications are similar to those of forklift operators, including relevant certification, English proficiency, and experience as an added advantage.
For fisheries sales associates (fish mongers), 50 posts are available with a salary of 1,600–1,800 SAR (Ksh54,976-Ksh61,848).
Duties include handling and preparing seafood, assisting customers, ensuring hygiene standards, and maintaining clean fish counters.
Applicants must have a diploma in food science, food and beverage production, or a related course.
Further, experience in seafood handling and retail is an added advantage.
Eligible candidates are required to apply online by filling in the application form provided by NYS.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for practical tests and interviews at the National Youth Service Nairobi Holding Unit on Wednesday, December 17.
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