By Makoma Musyoka
It was a moment of jubilation as the country’s top pupil in KCPE 2020 received full sponsorship to pursue secondary education.
Faith Mumo, who risked missing secondary education due to financial problems, will be joining Kenya High School alongside other form ones.
Her father, Paul Mumo, an accountant lost his job last year following the economic recession caused by Covid 19 which spelled doom for millions of other Kenyans .The mother was unable to raise her school fees .
Faith, who scored 433 marks out of the possible 500 marks at Kari Mwailu primary school in Makueni county, was among those who were sponsored by Matungulu MP Stephen Mule.
“She is among the students whom I have sponsored. Annually, I sponsor candidates who score good marks under a special bursary category,” said the lawmaker.
Mule issued out a cheque worth Ksh 120,000 which will cater for Faith’s one year school fees and other essential requirements.
“Faith Mumo made Matungulu proud and as CDF board we have agreed to sponsor her school fees in full for four years,” said the MP.
The MP revealed that 75 needy students in the constituency who were identified after the release of KCPE results will also benefit from scholarships.
“We have set aside Ksh 34 million in our CDF kitty which will go to education bursaries targeting all needy students .None of them should fail to achieve their academic goals due to lack of fees,” said Mule.
Mr Mule also appealed to well -wishers to join hands with his office in ensuring children from poor backgrounds go attend school.
Faith could not hold back her tears as she thanked the MP for resuscitating her grand dream.
“I want to thank the CDF committee and particularly the MP for being kind. I promise to work hard in school. In future, I will also make dreams come true for other girls,” said Faith.
She revealed her dream to pursue a career in neurosurgery had been rocked by doubts and despair after her parents indicated they were unable to afford her education at Kenya High School.
