Strathmore University Foundation has received a generous in-kind donation that will greatly enhance its alumni outreach and communications effectiveness. The donation is a pro-bono makeover of the SUF website by GiantSky, Inc., a Philadelphia-based marketing and technology firm led by Strathmore School graduate Mr. Bhullar, also known by his creative name, Bula.

Mr. Bhullar

A 1992 gradaute of Strathmore School in Lavington, Bula received his BA degree in business at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1997. He began his career in investment banking with Smith Barney in New York. After two years he partnered to form i-Ping Telecom, a telephony applications company which was acquired in 2000. He returned to Philadelphia to start Management Mechanics, a consuliting company. His work evolved into branding and marketing when he and a partner formed GiantSky.

In describing the SUF website project on its own website, GiantSky declares that it is privileged to have the opportunity to design and develop a fully functional” website for SUF, with a robust content management system that will allow the foundation to self manage its entire communication with ease.  GiantSky urges all alumni of Strathmore, and all those that are looking to better Kenya, to view Strathmore University Foundation as a vehicle for donating and giving directly.” 

GiantSky’s website goes on to say, “We believe that supporting such an institution is the most effective way in supporting education in Kenya, employment in Kenya, and the overall Kenyan economy. Strathmore is founded and operated with a strong regard to equality and ethics, and has defined what it means to be fiscally prudent and responsible.  The institutions’ achievements have been remarkable.  If ever there were a question one would need answered about doing business in Kenya, receiving a top notch education, or about one’s moral responsibilites for the welfare of Kenya, Strathmore is the place to begin.” (For the full article, click here.)

Bhular adds his personal thoughts: “As a graduate of the Strathmore School, I feel that there is no better learning institition to develop one’s completeness (intellect, health, and understanding responsibility and selflessness).  Graduates of Strathmore  have achieved successes in Kenya, as well as in International Organizations, Companies and Governments around the world.”

GiantSky is a small firm of visual thinkers, and strategists, that work on a select number of projects.  GiantSky provides branding, design, strategy and technology services to companies and nonprofits worldwide.  GiantSky also supports numerous advertising agencies in Philadelphia and New York with technology, art direction and interim project management, and works with them on the execution of large projects.  For more information, see www.giantsky.com.