Female students have been challenged to be more purpose-driven in their education endeavours.
USA-based charity group president Risper Bosibori said this can help them improve their grades during examinations.
The Charity boss however said limited resources continue to hamper their efforts to address challenges affecting young people in society.
"The girl child grows up in environments with so many odds which tend to that limit their opportunities to attain success. This is why it has necessitated the formation of an initiative like ours to push such forward," she said.
With a good backup, she said, students of either gender can register positive academic results.
Bosibori was speaking at Amasege SDA mixed Secondary school in Masaba South where they are sponsoring 20 learners with scholarships.
The scholarship program funds their education from form one to the university level.
Already, the foundation is assisting a similar number of students of both genders in schools in Nyamira County.
The group members also cater for shopping and the general welfare of the students.
Amasege School Principal Robinson Matara praised the group's initiative saying it should be emulated.
Even when seen in an isolated context, this program goes a long way to leave an indelible mark on leavers here, he said.
Matara said the program continues to give hope to those who hail from humble backgrounds in the region.
"Female students are more susceptible to various challenges when sent home often for fees and this is why I look at this program more positively," said the Masaba South Kessha chair.
Any student, he said, when given the right support can perform well in his studies.
" Every learner has an inherent potential to emerge the best if given the right environment to study. I have seen students coming here with as low as 180 marks and the final performance jumps to a C plus and above," he said.
At least 225 of the 234 candidates who had sat for the exam at the school scored a C Plus and above.
Minto Charity education coordinator Nyachae Ombui said besides facilitating scholarships, they also reach out to schools with counselling and career advice.
Gender activist Esnas Nyaramba advised girls to exercise caution and avoid extramarital affairs as the first step towards their success.
"It estimated that approximately over 30% of children in Kisii County are sexually abused at least once in their lives. Ensure that you don't become a statistic in this," She told the students.
She also urged boys to put more effort into their studies saying a good education boosted by skills is what is needed to push the country forward.
