Top Migori KCPE Candidate Who Went To Grade 6 Over Lack of Fees Gets Help To Join Kanga High School

 

Jerry Orido from Migori County, who faced the daunting prospect of repeating Grade Six due to financial constraints, has been rescued by generous well-wishers. Top Migori KCPE Candidate Who Went To Grade 6 Over Lack of Fees Gets Help To Join Kanga High School  Orido, the top-performing candidate in the 2023 KCPE from the county, earned an impressive 374 marks out of 500 in the national examinations. He had secured a coveted spot at Kanga High School, known for its academic excellence in Migori County. However, the celebration of his outstanding achievement turned into a bitter reality when his parents found themselves unable to cover the fees required for him to join Form One.  News of Jerry's predicament reached the ears of compassionate individuals, among them public health expert Ochieng Odongo. Odongo stepped forward to ensure that Jerry's academic dreams would not be dashed by financial limitations. Odongo, moved by the genuine nature of Jerry's situation, has pledged to cover all the school fees for Jerry throughout his Form One studies. "The case sounds genuine; the family has shared the calling letter and fee structure from Kanga School," Odongo affirmed, vouching for the authenticity of Jerry's plight. Moreover, he disclosed that the family has consented to direct contributions to Kanga School's account, ensuring transparency in the financial assistance process. "I have accepted to cover Jerry Orido’s school fee for his entire Form One," Odongo declared. In a promising turn of events, Odongo also shared that additional well-wishers have joined the cause, extending their support to Jerry's education journey until he completes Form Four. TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported Orido's remarkable academic achievement, but his dreams were nearly shattered due to financial constraints, forcing him to contemplate a return to Grade Six. The rescue mission not only ensures Jerry's immediate enrollment in Form One but also instils confidence that his academic journey will be supported until he completes high school education. 

by  Linda Shiundu