Nominated Senator **Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga** has expressed her gratitude after being feted with an **Honorary Award at the GEGA Awards 2025**, an accolade recognizing her unwavering commitment to **empowering students in rural and needy schools** through education support initiatives.
The award acknowledges Senator Nyaituga’s sustained efforts under **Mchakato wa Usomi**, a flagship programme of the **Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga Foundation**, which focuses on the donation of books and learning materials to disadvantaged schools. The initiative has positively impacted numerous students by nurturing a **reading culture**, strengthening **critical thinking skills**, and improving overall learning outcomes.
Speaking on the recognition, Senator Nyaituga noted that the success of the programme has been made possible through **strategic partnerships with like-minded individuals and institutions**, enabling the mobilisation of resources, sharing of expertise, and development of targeted interventions that address the real needs of learners.
“This honour strengthens our resolve to scale up our initiatives, reach more needy schools, and continue advocating for **equity in education**,” she said.
The **Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga Foundation** reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing **generations of readers, thinkers, and leaders**, empowering young people to use knowledge as a tool for personal growth and national development.
**Together, we keep the flame of hope burning.**