Fred Ekiru Amurio, born and raised in Lokwii Village, Turkana East has defied all odds to post an impressive B+ in the just released 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, (KCSE), proving that excellence knows no boundary.
Bread in region often defined by hardship rather than opportunity, Fred academic journey started after he scored 403 marks in KCPE and later joined Kapsabet Boys High School through affirmative action and national goodwill.
In 2022, his story sparked countrywide attention, not because of privilege, but because of raw potential finally seen.
Fast forward to 2025, at just 19 years old, Fred has posted a strong B+ in KCSE, proving that his earlier performance was no accident.
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It was ability waiting for exposure. His success underscores a simple truth: marginalization does not equal lack of talent. What many children in remote areas lack is not intelligence but access—good schools, mentorship, and belief from the system.
As Kenya debates equity, regional balance, and school placement, Fred’s story stands as evidence that affirmative action is not charity—it is nation-building.
The real risk is not inclusion. The real risk is wasting talent.
Let us move away from localization and regressive thinking, and instead invest in a Kenya where every gifted child—regardless of postcode—gets a fair shot.
By Lokwang Edwin
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