At an early age, Samuel Ochiel Obura always believed in the value of education, viewing it as his only ticket out of the cycle of poverty. It is this belief in education that drove him to instill the same belief in his children, and countless other youth in his village. Through various personal resources, Obura assisted many children from his native village attend school.
The scholarship was initiated so as to give the children from his village a chance to excel in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math), which are a passion of Sam Obura. From this seed sprouted the awards cycle that gives donors an opportunity to support students in Kenya in causes and interests they are passionate about. The awards cycle is critical for many students who attend high school at Mudhiero Secondary.
Learn more about Sam Obura here.
Hannah Zeruiya Awour Mallowa, is a determined and resilient individual who has a reputation for hospitality, and has supported Sam Obura’s vision for education.
Making sacrifices for Sam from the beginning included marriage, and raising five of her husband’s siblings, and raising two children on her own in the seven years he was abroad.
As a trained teacher, Mrs. Obura made a name for herself as a teacher who ensured her students could read well. She was an award winning teacher at elementary schools in Nairobi and Nyeri, Kenya, as well as in Arusha, Tanzania.
Hanna Zeruiya Awour started and ended her teaching career at her local village. The education of village children remains a longtime passion of hers.