Agoro Sare’s First Girl to Score A- Faces Risk of Missing University Admission, Appeals for Help

• Velma Adhiambo’s education has been through hardships, but that did not stop her from excelling in the national examination
• In the 2024 KCSE, Velma entered Agoro Sare Mixed Day School’s history book as the first girl to score an A-
• The performance secured her admission to the University of Nairobi, but due to financial constraints, she had to transfer to Maseno University
• Even with the transfer, Velma still faces the risk of failing to join the university and hopes a well-wisher will come to her rescue

A bright student from Oyugis, Homa Bay county is facing the sad reality of failing to report to university for first-year admission due to financial challenges.

Velma Adhiambo, 18, scored an impressive A- (76 points) in the 2024 KCSE exams, becoming the first girl in the history of Agoro Sare Mixed Day School to attain such a grade.

Her outstanding performance earned her admission to the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry.

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However, Velma was unable to take up her place due to financial challenges.

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Her mother, Ruth Auma Otieno, a single mother of three, said the family could not afford the accommodation, as well as the high cost of living in Nairobi.

With the reporting deadline approaching and no breakthrough in sight, Velma applied for and secured a transfer to Maseno University, which she said is more affordable and closer to home.

“I was initially called to join the University of Nairobi, but I opted to transfer to Maseno because the accommodation is less expensive. If God makes a way for me to join there, it will be a bit cheap,” she told TUKO.co.ke.

For 12 years, Velma’s mother has also been taking on the father role. The father abandoned them while she was in Class Two.

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“He abandoned us because I only gave birth to girls,” the mother said.

Velma Adhiambo's challenging educational journey

Velma sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Oyugis Primary School, where she scored 359 marks. Although she was called to Migingo Girls High School, her mother could not afford the fees, so she joined Agoro Sare Mixed Day School.

The school’s principal, Joseph Ayieko, said Velma consistently topped her class from Form One and demonstrated outstanding discipline and focus.

"Despite her family's struggles, we supported Velma through high school, and she made us proud by scoring 76 points, the first girl in our school to earn an A-. We wish we could keep supporting her, but with many other needy students, we appeal to well-wishers to help her achieve her dream,” Ayieko said.

Although she has successfully transferred from UoN to Maseno University, the 18-year-old is still at risk of missing university due to a lack of school fees and upkeep.

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“I’ve worked hard and done my part, but my family can’t afford the costs. Please, any well-wisher out there. I need your support,” she appealed.

Those willing to assist can reach the family through her mother, Ruth Otieno, on 0791 867 021.

Homa Bay girl risks missing university over fee arrears

Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported a similar case where a girl was at risk of being locked out of university admission for lack of the KCSE results slip.

The girl has been unable to get the result slip after her previous school declined to give it to her due to fee arrears.

She is now expected to raise at least KSh 50,000 to get the result slip, one of the requirements for the first-year admission.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke