If there is one programme that captures its purpose, it is Inuka. The name means "rise up," and for hundreds of young Kenyans living with disabilities, that is exactly what the scholarship has made possible. Every year since 2016, the Foundation has sponsored one girl and one boy with disabilities from each of Kenya's 47 counties. The scholarship recognises a reality that often receives too little attention.
Beyond employment, Bata Shoe Kenya invests significantly in employee development through continuous training, leadership development and career progression. By building local skills and nurturing talent, the company contributes to Kenya’s human capital development while strengthening the country’s manufacturing sector.
Patrick Nyaga, CIC Group's Managing Director and CEO, stated at the Sustainability Report unveiling that the group's principles and business strategy are inextricably intertwined. He emphasized that CIC's sustainability efforts are based on cooperative values, and that the organization's solutions are intended to address emerging concerns such as climate change while remaining accessible to a wide range of audiences, including cooperatives and marginalized communities.
Along Kenya’s coastline, mangrove restoration has become a cornerstone of the programme. Working in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service, Community Forest Associations and local implementation partners, DTB is supporting the restoration of degraded coastal ecosystems that protect shorelines, capture carbon, support marine biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience.
The Paediatric Cardiac Programme expands access to life-saving diagnosis, surgery and post-operative care for vulnerable children while strengthening Kenya's capacity to deliver highly specialised cardiac services locally. Working with clinical experts, donors and strategic partners, the programme supports early diagnosis, complex cardiac surgery and long-term follow-up care, reducing dependence on treatment abroad while building sustainable national expertise.
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