Faith overwhelmed the hearts of Faith Nyaboke and her mother Merceline Moraa to literally walk the long academic journey all the way from Narok to Rang’ala Girls in Siaya to secure a place in Form One.
It took them two days to reach there, seeking refuge mid journey in Homa Bay and depending on good Samaritans for upkeep along the way.
Armed with only the calling letter from the school and her primary school certificates, the two embarked on the walk of faith fully determined to secure admission even without fees.
Faith, a former pupil at Maranatha Faith Primary, scored 365 marks to top her school. Moraa, a single mother of five and Faith being the first born, had pleaded with well-wishers to help her daughter. She is a casual labourer and can barely support the family, her husband having run away with another woman.
Rang’ala Girls Chief principal Susan Owino, while receiving them, told the media that this was one of the several needy cases they have received. She affirmed the school’s commitment to serve humanity and will do the best in their capacity to see Faith achieve her education dreams. She called upon well-wishers to step forward and support such needy children.
Owino said despite admitting more than half of the 900 students, they have seen a number of needy cases that require intervention from various stakeholders. She also cited the cost living as a major challenge, saying most parents are unable to pay full term fees, but have been forced to admit them anyway.
She urged needy parents not to shy away as they are open to assisting genuine cases.
The chief principal gave an example of one needy girl Mary Akinyi who joined the school at age of 23, got pregnant in the middle of her studies and later came back to score B+ in the 2023 KCSE. The school is now considering writing off a Ksh187,000 debt she owes.
By Fredrick Odiero
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