Mount Kenya University (MKU) has granted unconditional admission and hostel accommodation to 27-year-old Duncan Kibet, ending his 11-year wait to join university.
Kibet gained national attention after trekking more than 250 kilometres across Narok and Ololunga to raise funds for his education.
The admission, to pursue a Bachelor of Education at MKU’s Thika campus, was confirmed on February 8, with the university also offering hostel accommodation as Kibet finalises his admission requirements.
Kibet, raised by a single mother, deferred his own university ambitions in 2015 to support his younger brother, who had scored an A- (minus) and secured admission to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
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Last week, beginning January 28, he embarked on a four-day trek through Narok and Ololunga, raising Ksh12,000 via WhatsApp contributions to cater for basic needs, a journey that quickly captured national attention.
In a statement posted on X, MKU described Kibet’s journey as “a remarkable testament to courage, resilience, and the transformative power of education,” calling on the public to support him as he begins his academic journey.
By Mercy Kokwon
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