Students and staff of Ng'iya Girls High School were seen boarding their Kenya Airways flight at Kisumu International Airport, bound for Nairobi. Have you ever imagined flying Kenya Airways during your high school days as a reward for exceptional performance in mock exams? For many, this would seem like an unattainable dream, but for the high-achieving Form 4 candidates of the century-old Ng'iya Girls, it’s a reality.
The school’s top-performing students left Kisumu International Airport at 10:50 am, heading to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a benchmarking visit at the renowned Loreto High School. As the saying goes, quality doesn’t come cheap—flying Kenya Airways is part of the school's unique incentive for their top candidates, costing Ksh 28,000 for a return ticket from Kisumu to Nairobi.
The allure of flying Africa’s leading business-class airline has sparked a new level of academic competition among the students, with many now working harder than ever to earn a coveted spot for next year’s trip. The 10 A-grade students, accompanied by their class dean, Ms. Yvonne Gumaiya, Director of Studies Mr. William Rakamah, and chaperone Mr. Oumah Otienoh, are set to meet key figures at the Ministry of Education during their stay.
Their visit will include VIP treatment, with the girls chauffeured from the airport and enjoying gourmet meals at top hotels. The highlight of their trip will be meeting Julius Ogamba, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, at Jogoo House, where they’ll receive further inspiration ahead of their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
This innovative reward system, led by Principal Mrs. Hellen Masengeli, aims to motivate top students to maintain their stellar performance. By encouraging healthy competition, Ng'iya Girls is paving the way for extraordinary KCSE results.