TUKO Business Leaders Awards 2023: Username Investment Recognised As Kenyan Changemaker In Education

• Reuben Kimani was awarded the TUKO Business Leaders Award 2023 for his contribution to education scholarship programme
• Other leaders that received the award include Darshan Chandaria of Chandaria Group, Joseph Ogutu of Safaricom Foundation, and Mendi Njonjo of KCB Foundation, among others
• Kimani appealed to Kenyans in a position to help someone to do so, noting that it is not just about paying school fees but also transforming their lives in a big way

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Reuben Kimani, CEO of Username Investment Limited, has received prestigious recognition as a Kenyan Changemaker by the TUKO Business Leaders Award 2023 for his immense contribution towards the Education Scholarship Programme in Kenya.

This comes as a testament to the CEO’s commitment to supporting needy and bright students to access quality education.

Reuben was awarded alongside renowned business leaders in Kenya, including Darshan Chandaria of Chandaria Group, Joseph Ogutu of Safaricom Foundation, and Mendi Njonjo of KCB Foundation, among others.

TUKO Business Leaders Award 2023

According to TUKO, the Business Leaders Award recognises business leaders whose initiatives and the businesses they lead have had a notable positive impact on the lives of Kenyans.

The Award is designed to honour CEOs and Business Leaders who have played a pivotal role in shaping Kenya's social and economic landscape through their transformative projects.

Kimani receives the award

While receiving the award, Kimani appealed to Kenyans in a position to help someone, especially in education, to do so, noting that it is not just about paying school fees but also transforming their lives in a big way.

"You are simply changing their destiny. It might be the difference between an unfruitful and productive life,” Kimani noted.

“On my own accord and that of Username, we are committed to the best of our abilities to support education initiatives for those who are bright but unfortunately come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Over time, we have partnered with Affecto Foundation to support many young and bright minds who are like where I was 20 years ago,” Kimani said while receiving the award delivered to Username Head Office in Westlands by Julia Majale, Managing Director, TUKO Media.

“In the 2023 KCPE Examination, there were 1,406,557 candidates across the country. It is my desire and hope that all candidates will transition successfully so that they achieve their career dreams. However, the reality of the matter is that we still have a number of them who will not be privileged to proceed with their education due to lack of school fees," added Kimani.

Wishing all candidates the best

Reuben concluded by wishing all KCPE candidates the best as they prepare to join Form 1 in 2024. He encouraged them to use education to unlock their career dreams and, in turn, become valuable members of society and solve real-life challenges.

Reuben Kimani is an award-winning CEO; some awards he has won include Realtor Founder of the Year, African Business Personality, Entrepreneur of the Year and JKUAT Alumni Achievement Award. 

About Username Investment Limited

Username Investment Ltd. is an award-winning real estate development and Investment Company. Among the awards won include Top 100 Mid-sized Companies Award, Most Impactful Real Estate Company of the Year, Real Estate SME of the Year, Best Customer Care on Social Media Award, Best Land and Investment Company and Best New Entrant in Customer Service Innovation Awards. 

The main aim of the company is to help current and future generations of Kenyans actualise their dream of owning a home by offering them affordable real estate investment choices. Username is gearing up towards its goal of becoming the real estate investment company of choice in the country and the entire region.

For more information, please get in touch with Maureen Mutahi, Marketing Manager on maureenmutahi@username.co.ke.

Safaricom’s M-Pesa Foundation

In other related news, Safaricom’s M-Pesa Foundation was recognised in the TUKO Business Leaders Award 202 for transformative initiatives significantly impacting socio-economic wellbeing among communities in Kenya.

More than 100 children living with disabilities at Eldoret’s Jawabu Rehabilitation Centre in Uasin Gishu benefitted from facilities constructed by the Safaricom Foundation and the M-Pesa Foundation in support of their education and well-being.

"This is about enabling every kid to live a dignified life regardless of their ability, in particular those living with special needs," Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom PLC CEO said during the launch of the facilities at Jawabu Rehabilitation Centre.