About Mary Kererwe Katana
Mary Kererwe Katana now deceased was born 80 Years ago (1944) in Kigarama-Sheema, Ankole District, she came from a family of five children of whom she was the only girl. The circumstances of the time dictated that priority for education opportunities be given to boys, as such all her male siblings received minimal education. Throughout her life Mary Kererwe Katana was a fierce educationist who through immense strife was able to educate biological and non biological children in the community she resided in of Buyanja, Kyeizooba, Bushenyi district.
She lived with the belief that education would have expanded her scope of opportunities in life, and this formed her core belief that the only gift anyone would offer any child, Girls and boys alike was education. Education is an equal opportunity giver. It does not matter where you come from but if you acquired an education, your chances at a good life are as good as the next person. This is the basis of the legacy project of Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative (KESI).
It does not matter where you come from but if you acquired an education, your chances at a good life are as good as the next person. This is the basis of the legacy project of Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative (KESI).
It is through the support of the community that many of US have been able to get an education and we hope with the support of the community many more children will get access to education through the Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative (KESI).
KESI is a social enterprise whose goal is to improve the livelihoods of communities and families of Greater Bushenyi through provision of education opportunities in form of scholarships and sponsorships to vulnerable but academically gifted children.
Firstly it is home to Mary Kererwe Katana and Secondly , Statistics show an urgent need for action.
• 2019/2020 Uganda National Household Survey, the poverty index in Bushenyi district was approximately 26.4%. Report - National Household Survey
• 1 in every 10 children of primary school going age children had never been to school. The Illiteracy status Rate was 72 percent among persons aged 10 years and above. Report - Bushenyi District Census
An independent education fund to offer tuition fees/scholarships to gifted and deserving girls and boys (3:1 Ratio) from underprivileged backgrounds in the areas of greater Bushenyi from primary through secondary to tertiary levels of education (Criteria in place).
Donations
- • Individual Contributions: To the fund (one-off, monthly, termly, or annually).
- • Group Contributions: e.g., XXX Class of 1994 (one-off, monthly, termly, or annually).
- • Sponsor a Child: Support a learner through a level of education (Primary, O’level, A’level, or Tertiary).
Voices of Change, Hope, and Empowerment
The Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative (KESI) empowers underprivileged youth through education and mentorship, transforming lives, inspiring communities, and building a generation of confident, educated, and socially responsible leaders across Uganda.
Before joining the Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative, my dream of completing secondary school felt impossible. Through their scholarship, I not only stayed in school but also gained mentorship that shaped my confidence and career goals. KESI didn’t just pay my fees they gave me hope and direction.
Partnering with the Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative has greatly impacted our learners. The students supported by KESI show remarkable motivation, and their mentorship programs have inspired even those not directly sponsored. Together, we are fostering a culture of learning and compassion.
