Kisumu Mum Seeks Help to Take Son Who Scored A Plain in 2024 KCSE to University: "Nimeshindwa"
- A stranded woman is seeking support to keep her young son’s dreams alive despite her struggles
- She has proof of how bright a student her son is, but lacks the financial resources to continue his education
- The shattered young man also shared his emotional plea, echoing the words of his heartbroken mother
Parents understand the importance of education and often go the extra mile to ensure their children complete school, even if it means seeking help, like one mother from Kisumu county.
Source: TikTok
Milka, a single mother, is appealing for assistance to educate her son, months after he completed his high school education.
Enoch Odhiambo sat for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2024 and performed admirably well.
The young man scored a mean grade of A plain, a result strong enough to earn him direct admission to the university.
Which high school did Odhiambo attend?
“Former Kisumu Boys bright but needy student pleads for help from well-wishers to join Kisii University to pursue medicine,” read the text in the now-viral TikTok video.
Odhiambo stood silently next to his mother, who opened up about her struggles while pleading for support.
She held her son’s KCSE certificate, a painful reminder of the opportunity she couldn’t afford for him.
“He is my firstborn son, but it has been difficult for me to take him to university. I’ve been a single mum for the past 10 years and I’m a hawker. I have no means to take him to school. I’m pleading with well-wishers and anyone else who can help me educate my son. It’s not easy for me,” she said, pausing to cry.
Odhiambo's mum wipes tears while making plea
Milka tapped her towering son’s shoulder as she looked down, trying to hide her sorrow.
She wiped her tears with one hand while clutching her son’s high school certificate with the other.
Odhiambo stood still, almost emotionless, avoiding eye contact with his mother, who was clearly broken by her son’s plight.
“Please help me. My son wants to go to school. He wants to learn. I am asking all Kisumu people and all Kenyans, whoever can help me, please do. I am praying all of you,” she pleaded.
Which university was Odhiambo to join?
Milka explained that her earnings as a hawker are very little, and that’s why she is appealing to well-wishers.
Odhiambo echoed his mother’s words calmly as he urged Kenyans to come to his rescue.
“I have not been able to join university because of various challenges, especially school fees. I plead with well-wishers who can see me to help. We are asking for your support because we cannot help ourselves.
"I was called to Kisii University to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery,” he explained.
Kenyans react to Kisumu mum's plea for son
Social media users flocked to the comments section with mixed reactions and heartfelt messages:
teresianyaoro:
"Oh my God, may you make a way for this boy. I pray we see him join university and celebrate his graduation. This is the plight of many parents. He must not miss his dream, jameni. Hii government watoto wa maskini wanateseka. This should not be the case."
Lucky:
"Eric Omondi team Sisi Kwa Sisi, come rescue."
Mwandishi Kiswahili:
"Where is his father? Have you tried talking to him?"
kendrickramaah:
"Equity Bank is another option. They usually support such bright minds through the Equity Leadership Program."
John Paul (JP):
"Imagine, God is going to send destiny helpers in Jesus’ name. She’ll come back here thanking the well-wishers."
Bright Jabali:
"Drop the M-Pesa number or till number, please."
Source: UGC
Chuka University student ventures into food business
In a separate story, a second-year student at Chuka University turned to selling smokies and mayai pasua to make ends meet.
Frankline Otongo ventured into food vending to raise money for his school fees, which he struggled to pay.
He said his uncles had stepped in to help, but he still needed additional funds to pay rent and ease the financial burden on them.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
