Rhino Scholarships: 150 Future Conservationists

We want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude and share an exciting update about the tangible impact of your generosity. Your commitment to education is directly enabling students with remarkable potential to pursue their dreams. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to one of the dedicated young scholars you are supporting: Stephen Mwangi.

Born in 2008, Stephen is the third born of his family of six, which includes his parents and three siblings. As the third born, he takes on various family responsibilities, including herding cows and goats, in addition to other household chores.  Stephen is an active member of the Kibubungi Community.

During school holidays, he assists community members with herding their livestock, and in the afternoons, he joins others to help prepare the land for cultivation. This work ethic underscores his early commitment to agriculture.

Stephen’s clear career aspiration is to become a veterinary officer, driven by his deep affection for animals. He is keen on ensuring their well-being and preventing illnesses. While tending to livestock, he proactively identifies sick animals and informs their owners so they can seek professional treatment. Witnessing this care process only deepens his admiration for the profession and the animals he hopes to protect.

Unsurprisingly, Agriculture and Biology are his favorite subjects. Both fields, with their focus on animal life and farming practices, captivate his interest and directly support his career goal.

This passion is complemented by his primary hobby: reading. Stephen loves diving into storybooks about animals, a habit his teachers encouraged from the age of five by emphasising that the stories are both factual and enjoyable. He spends his free time engrossed in these books, continuously expanding his knowledge of animals and farming—activities he is passionate about thanks to his mother’s encouragement.

Thank you once again for empowering Stephen to pursue his academic path and ultimately achieve his goal of serving his community as a veterinary officer. 

Ol Pejeta Conservancy