KISII: The Alpha Queen Collective and Alpha Queen Rising Movement have invested more than KSh 6.1 million in humanitarian and educational initiatives across Kisii County during a six-day outreach mission dubbed Rise Up Kenya.
Speaking during the programme, Alpha Queen Collective leader Karissa Adkins said the organization focuses on three key pillars: community outreach, mentorship, and educational empowerment.
“We are excited to be in Kisii County. We brought phenomenal leaders, entrepreneurs, healers and teachers to mentor students, teach them and give back to the community. Our mission is centered on mentorship, education and empowerment,” said Karissa.
The team donated school supplies worth KSh 168,000 and sponsored 37 students from primary school to secondary school valued at Sh1,047,020.
Dignity kits
The organization also distributed 300 reusable sanitary cups to Manga Girls High School and plans to donate an additional 500 cups to other schools.
According to Karissa, the sanitary cup programme alone was valued at KSh 4.16 million.
The group also undertook a housing project for a vulnerable family, spending KSh 995,000 to renovate and improve a house by installing ceilings, walls and paint.
In addition, laptops were donated to support the establishment of digital laboratories in schools with limited access to technology.
“In all the initiatives, we have spent KSh 6,179,420 in the last six days. We pulled these resources because we knew we wanted to give back to communities and schools,” she said.
Members of the visiting delegation expressed gratitude for the warm reception they received from students and residents.
Leanne Harrell said students welcomed them with songs, dances and chants that touched their hearts.
“The way some of the students welcomed us through singing, chanting and dancing really warmed our hearts,” she said.
Kerry Thomas pointed out that the experience was life-changing and pledged long-term support to learners.
“I came here to make an impact on the children, but they also made me feel at home. My husband and I have sponsored eight students and we want to support them until they graduate,” said Thomas.
The outreach programme benefited several schools and vulnerable families, strengthening access to education and community welfare across the county.
