A Trans Nzoia boy who scored 415 marks in KCPE has finally gone to high school as women lawyers have paid his fees.
David Wanjala, 15, attended Mukuyuni Primary School in Kiminini sub-county and was called to St Joseph's Boys' HIgh School.
He reported to school on Thursday.
Wanjala told The Star it was sad to watch his dreams of becoming a doctor shatter due to his father's lack of the required amount of money.
The last born in a family of seven was raised by his father, who is a casual labourer. His mother left them when they were younger.
It was only after Wanjala's story was circulated in Trans Nzoia WhatsApp groups that the women lawyers helped him.
Led by Eldoret-based lawyer Mary Chepseba and Trans Nzoia human rights activist Immaculate Shamalla, the group collected more than Sh50,000 in three hours.
"This the miracle I was praying for. God has answered my prayers.
Wanjala said he struggled to learn and that he completed his primary education courtesy of help by his teachers and other well-wishers.
His former school head Joseph Ngota said the boy had been demoralised by failed attempts to secure funding from various bursary schemes.
His teachers raised funds and bought him shoes and a mattress.
Chepseba asked other well-wishers to support the boy's education.
Several leaders in the county have asked president Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party administration to honour its pledge for free primary and secondary education.
"So many parents had hoped that their children would benefit from free education but it's unfortunate that it was only a game of politics, " said Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Speaking in Kitale on Wednesday, Amisi said Jubilee "must stop playing politics with the lives of young children".