By Benedict Ngetich
An artiste whose dream to pursue secondary education was curtailed by poverty has been sponsored to return to class nearly ten years after dropping out.
Ms Fancy Cherotich, whose stage name is Marion, composed a song in praise of Jubilee Party which hit the airwaves during electioneering period.
She will now join Isinya Adult Education Centre to pursue secondary education after nominated MP Gideon Keter offered to pay fees and personal expenses through her four years in high school.
The mother of four, who dropped out in Form Two due to lack of fees, could not hide her joy saying she had gotten a second chance in life. Education Permanent Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang and the legislator gave the artiste an admission letter to join Isinya Adult Education Centre at Jogoo House.
“Marion sang a good number for Jubilee Party and after learning of her shortcomings, I took the initiative of sponsoring her back to school,” said Mr Keter adding that he was committed to helping Kenyans with great potential to accomplish their dreams.
Her journey to fame was not an easy one, she used money she had accumulated from selling eggs to record the Kibendi Tai song in July last year. Kibendi Tai song asks the Kalenjin Community to remain united and move forward.
The song made her brush shoulders with country’s top brass, including President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto, in one of the campaign meetings.
The song is a distinct composition spiced with rare idioms and wise saying that captured elders’ attention and admiration from youngsters.
