"Education is an equaliser and it is a pivotal instrument in levelling the ground for the affluent and less privileged in the society," she said.
Ms Okenyuri said through her foundation she is committed to donating more textbooks and other learning materials to needier schools across Kisii County.
According to her, under her program christened 'Mchakato wa Usomi' she aims to bridge the class gap that has disadvantaged many school-going children.
Dr Robert Wesonga who teaches Literature at the University of Kabianga - Kericho in one of his articles published in the Standard argues that when school-going children adopt and practice a culture of reading, it has benefits that accrue to an individual, and the society at large.
Wesonga argues that besides making a reader enjoy a great latitude of information and knowledge, reading also improves memory, discipline, vocabulary, creativity, and writing skills.
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