So I am watching this young lady being interviewed on TV on how grateful she was that her story was highlighted in the press and Mama Lucy Kibaki (in person) gave her mother a call and voila, she got full sponsorship. She didnt dissapoint and bagged a straight A in KCSE and is now a first year pursuing Engineering!! Well done for her !!
I felt happy for her - her name is Stella Wanjiku, but my heart really went out to all the other children, the other Wanjikus & Ahmeds who are listening to her narrate her story of sheer luck and wishing that they too had their story highlighted and got a solid sponsor.
Should Kenyan children of high IQ wish for this?
Is it their fault that they come from humble homes??
Shouldnt each and every child who at the very least, scored an impressive grade be assured of Secondary and University education by the Kenyan government??
Shouldnt children who secured a seat in national school never get denied entry because of lack of funds??
I know thousands are identified and supported by private initiatives like the impressive Wings to Fly (Equity Foundation), Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Hilde Buck Foundation, Palm House and many others.
I dare say that for any child called to a national school in this country of ours automatically deserves full sponsorship
We can afford it!
We MUST afford it!
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