what the girls have said...
"Precious Sisters has done a lot for me but perhaps what stands out is the sense of family and the strength for the journey that PS has given me"
Anne Class of 2012
“PS has given me the confidence to face life, the voice and strength to speak up, and the survival skills to tackle any challenge coming my way and a trusted team to share my problems and achievements.”
Dafrose Class of 2016
"PS has transformed me from a timid girl who is afraid to dream and make her dreams happen to a confident woman who is always making things happen"
Florence Class of 2011
"I cannot quote enough of the opportunities that have come my way courtesy of Precious Sisters. The opportunity to attend The Yale Young African Scholars in Form Two marked just the beginning. Having the opportunity to interact with like-minded people from all over Africa was a great eye opener."
Mary Class of 2017
"Investing in our education has had a multiplication effect over the years. We have become a beacon of hope to our families and communities. Soon we will be standing along with you impacting change through financial support and mentoring which PS has embraced to produce all rounded young women"
Mary Class of 2009
"As I undertake the final stages towards qualification as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, I reflect back with gratitude to the Precious Sisters Charity. I owe my success to their unending support. Precious Sisters was family to me. Beyond the disappointments and frustrations of daily life, I lived in a community where success was celebrated based on what your parents had. Excellence was a crime, and for my case it was a vice given that I came from a broken family with relatives who had nothing to offer."
Mirriam Class of 2009
“There is a need to not only educate girls, but also to mentor them, to connect them to opportunities, and to motivate them to work harder and smarter everyday - this is exactly what Precious Sisters has done and continues to do !”
Fanice Class of 2013
“PS has transformed me from a timid girl who is afraid to dream and make her dreams happen to a confident woman who is always making things happen”
Florence Class of 2011
“It felt so amazing to talk to the girls and to relive the good memories of when I sat where they are many years ago. Precious Sisters truly has a special place in my heart. It laid such a strong foundation in my life and helped me believe in my dreams. It is the highlight of my story. I am willing and ready to walk with the girls and help them where I can to achieve their dreams. Many mentors did it for me 8 years ago and I believe that that is why I am where I am today. I am more than excited to be part of this.”
Rhoda Class of 2013
“Thank you so much. None of this would have been possible without the love and support from Precious Sisters. I really appreciate it.”
Cynthia Class of 2015
“Thank you all (Precious Sisters) for all always being there for us. May the Almighty in heaven see your charity works and reward it.”
Faith Class of 2021
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. This is what PS as a whole has done to our lives. Whatever we have become/where we are as at now, it's because of the love, care and support from them and we will forever be in debt.”
Doreen Class of 2013
Our Impact
WE BEGAN IN JANUARY 2006, SIMPLY SPONSORING 4 GIRLS IN ONE SCHOOL. IN 2024 WE ARE SPONSORING 135 GIRLS.
Our founder, Gerald Maithya, wanted to commemorate the short life of his sister, Caroline, who died when she was only 4 years old. Since then, our numbers have grown steadily and by 2023 had sponsored 291 girls through 5 schools.
OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS
Precious Blood Kilungu
A girls’ extra county boarding school situated in a rural part of South Eastern Kenya, 120km from Nairobi. The school has a student population of 1,055. This is the first school that we worked with.
Precious Blood Riruta
A girls' extra county boarding school situated in a poor suburb of Nairobi. The school has a student population of 898. It is where we hold our mentoring events.
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
A girls' national boarding school situated 135km North East of Nairobi in a rural area toward Mount Kenya. The school has a student population of 1758.
Starehe Girls Centre
A girls' national boarding school situated a few miles north of Nairobi, on the way to Kiambu. The school has a student population of 800.
Maryhill Girls High School
A girls' national boarding school situated 50km from Nairobi in Thika along Thika - Gatukuyu road. The school has a student population of 2,461.
2024 NUMBERS
426
Total supported to date
135
Currently in school
291
Alumnae
This growth has been possible due to the generosity and support of our sponsors – the many generous individual sponsors who each sponsor a girl through school, plus a small number of charitable organisations whose donations have enabled us to develop our overall programme.
ACADEMIC RESULTS
About 98% of the girls who have completed their secondary school education have won Kenya Government-sponsored places at public universities.
In KCSE 2022, out of 31 girls, 1 scored A, 3 scored A- and 6 scored B+.
10 girls have won further scholarships to study in universities in the USA, 1 to ALA South Africa and Qatar, 2 to ALU Rwanda, 1 to ALU Mauritius, and 1 to a university in Hungary.
In 2022, one girl, Dr. Angelar, graduated with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Michigan.
- Precious Sisters have been and are in prestigious universities like Rutgers in New Jersey, University of California, Berkeley, Spelman College and University of Michigan
- The ten girls in the US have graduated, two with an Honours degree
- Three proceeded to do Masters degrees from the US, and two have graduated.
- One got a further scholarship for a Masters and PhD in University of Michigan and has graduated
- Six have permanent jobs in the USA
- Three of the girls have returned to Kenya and all three are employed
One girl in 2018 won a place at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2020 proceeded to Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar on a full scholarship, where she graduated with an Honours degree.
One girl has graduated from the African Leadership University in Rwanda, while another is still there. One is at the African Leadership University in Mauritius, and one is in University of Debrecen, Hungary. All are also on a full scholarships.
