Kiambu: Form 2 Student Stranded at Home after Midterm Due to KSh 63k School Fees Arrears
- Stephen, a young boy from Githurai 44 in Kiambu county, has not yet returned to school like his peers after the midterm break
- His mother, Lucy Mugure, shared the painful reason her Form Two son is still at home after the holiday
- Tears flowed freely down her cheeks as she emotionally pleaded for help so her son could go back to school
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While many students have already returned to class, Stephen remains at home, facing a major financial struggle that has stalled his education.
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The boy, who studies in Kakamega county, is seeking funds to clear his school fees arrears before he can resume learning.
He is a bright student, having scored 403 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), which secured him admission to a good high school.
“Today, he was supposed to go back to school, but he hasn’t, because he lacks KSh 14,000 for second term fees — and also has arrears amounting to KSh 49,000,” a Facebook post read.
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His mother, Lucy Mugure, who earns a living by washing clothes for people, says she does not have a single coin at the moment.
“This boy sometimes goes to school only if the teacher allows him in, while his mother tries to gather the money. But she often doesn’t even have KSh 1,500 for transport,” the post added.
A picture shared online showed the young man looking disheartened as he stood next to his mother.
Mugure in tears during interview
Mugure also appeared sorrowful, her son stuck at home due to their inability to settle the fee balance.
“He is capable of attaining a mean grade of A-. If you’re able to help, please support this student to continue his education. His mother’s number is 0716 515 324 (Lucy Mugure),” the post continued.
During an interview, Mugure could not hold back her tears as she spoke about the pain of seeing her son miss school.
As she shared her challenges, her son looked down, fully aware of his mother’s suffering and the agony of being out of school.
Julia Murua, a mum of two from Nakuru told TUKO.co.ke the economy of Kenya had become difficult making it hard to afford essentials like school fees.
"Sometimes it is not even the school inflating or adding school fees but because of the tough economy we are in, it becomes difficult to pay school fees, while caring for other financial needs," she reckoned.
Social media users react to Stephen's story
The story touched many Kenyans online, with netizens expressing sympathy and hope for the struggling family.
Har Riet:
“May God open a way for me and Chege, so that we can get a good day school for our child without needing help from relatives. These boarding schools are stressful. If only we could avoid the burden of sending the child to Kakamega and all the shopping that comes with it, I would manage to pay fees for a day school. I’m just asking — if someone can help me get a good day school, I’ll handle the rest, and the child will still move forward.”
Pauline Mbugua:
“I had started a foundation to help needy students, and I had done a lot — a lot — but then COVID came and destroyed everything I had built. Now, I’ve decided to start again because there are so many needy cases. If I call on you, please come on board so we can help these children together.”
Favoured Kabaki Charity:
“Kama ni wangu anasoma, ata yeye atasoma. Kuna Mungu juu mbinguni.”
Nammy Naomi:
“I have sent what I had… May God see you through.”
Gift Serah:
“Everybody in Kenya is struggling to survive. Take him to a day school.”
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Wellwisher clears school fees for Kericho student
In another story, a good Samaritan stepped in and cleared school fees for a student in Kericho county who had nearly missed her final exams.
The young lady from Kilgoris, Narok County, had been sent out of the exam room due to a KSh 125,850 balance.
Purity Taa told TUKO.co.ke that she received overwhelming support from Kenyans after sharing her story.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
