- The Story of St. Paul’s Kyang’a – Our "Why"
- School Motto: "aspire to achieve the best."
A School Born from Necessity
The journey of the “50 for 50” campaign begins with a community’s need. Dr. Mzee Ngunga and his colleagues, who attended primary school in their village, later supported the development of a secondary school on the same grounds.
St Paul’s Kyang’a Secondary School was conceptualized with a clear and urgent mission: to support the less privileged students in the community. The school was started in 2010 after a proposal from the community and officially began on February 14, 2010, with just two students and a single teacher, Mr. Richard Kioko. By the end of that first year, the student population had grown to 17. Today, St. Paul's Kyang'a is home to 160 students (73 boys and 87 girls).
For too long, talented students were left to roam the villages after their class 8 exit, simply because they could not afford to continue their education, while their more fortunate peers moved on to better schools. The school was created to bridge this gap and end this inequality.
Vision for a Stronger Community
- Raise awareness about the inequality in education and opportunity that affects disadvantaged children.
- Nurture the hidden talents that are often not accessed by the conventional education system.
- Improve rural health and reduce youth unemployment and dependency by uplifting the entire community
- About Dr. Mzee Ngunga – Our "Who"
Celebrating a Milestone with Meaning
On January 6, 1976, Dr. Mzee Ngunga was born. Dr. Ngunga is a husband, father, and a career cardiologist working at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. As he approaches his 50th birthday on January 6, 2026, he is channeling his personal celebration into a powerful force for good.
The "50 for 50" initiative is his personal and symbolic challenge: to run 50 kilometers on his 50th birthday to raise KES 50 million. His motivation comes from a deep-rooted passion for his village and the school he helped establish. This 50km run is a significant undertaking. While Dr. Ngunga is an avid runner who has completed two 42km marathons, this challenge will push him an extra 8km further than he has gone before
This is not just a solo effort. Dr. Ngunga has extended an open invitation to individuals, corporations, and institutions to join him in this unique campaign and contribute to a cause greater than himself. His run is a public demonstration of his commitment and endurance, designed to inspire collective action and create a lasting impact.
The Goal
- Build a comprehensive 800-seater capacity hall that will serve as the heart of the school and community.
- Commence the construction of dormitories that is vital to support the school children.
- To raise awareness about inequality in education and opportunity for disadvantaged children.
- Clarion Call
A New Vision for the Future
Recently appointed as the school's board chair, Dr. Ngunga is taking the challenge a notch higher.
The school has been categorized as an arts school under the new CBC system, and his vision is to make it the best arts school in the region. To achieve this, he aims to build a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall for performing arts and new dormitories to serve talented students who will come from far and wide.
we need your help to achieve this audacious goal
Frequently Asked Questions
The "50 for 50" campaign is a fundraising initiative led by Dr. Mzee Ngunga to celebrate his 50th birthday. He is undertaking a personal challenge to run 50 kilometers to raise KES 50 million
The funds raised will go to St. Paul’s Kyang’a Secondary School in Makueni County. The school was conceptualized to support less privileged students in the community.
The funds are targeted for two main construction projects at the school: A comprehensive 800-seater capacity multipurpose hall that includes a performing arts theatre. Dormitories for the school children to provide an enabling environment to thrive and excel.
A professional fundraising committee and a certified accountant will oversee all fund collection and disbursement. The accounting and audit firm, Ayunga and Associates, Certified Public Accountants, has accepted to conduct an audit as part of their support. Additionally, a full report will be published within 60 days after the event.
The run will take place at the Parklands Sports Club on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The run begins at 3:30a.m
You can make individual contributions via 1. Paybill No. 8024316 Account Name: Your name 2. Bank Account Details: St. Pauls Kyanga Secondary School Acc. No. 0261531237 Equity Bank Wote Branch). There are also corporate sponsorship packages available. The campaign aims to engage at least 500 corporate and individual donors.
All donors will receive a certificate of appreciation and be listed on the website. There will also be a plaque put up in the hall listing all donors once it opens. The highest donor will have the hall named after them
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