A bright boy from Kimiili village in Gatundu North, Kiambu county who was rescued by a well-wisher from working in tea farms to raise fees, has finally joined Form 1.
Brian Waweru who failed to join secondary school like his peers due to lack of school fees, has been working as a casual labourer in tea farms in the village together his parents to raise money to take him to school.
Waweru who scored 322 marks in last year's KCPE exam, aspires to become a lawyer, but his star had already dimmed after failing to progress his studies.
However, his dreams of becoming a legal practitioner and aiding the hapless in the society was revived after a well-wisher, touched by his plight, came to his rescue and promised to sponsor his secondary school education.
Businessman Peter Kamau, the proprietor of Dhahabu Lands Limited, promised to walk with Waweru through his education journey at Kahugu-ini Boys High school, as well as mentor him so that he can excel and realise his dreams.
An elated Waweru promised to repay the kind gesture by working hard in his studies and posting outstanding results.
"I had given up on joining high school because my parents cannot afford to facilitate my education. I am however grateful because of the help I have received. He [Kamau] is godsend and I will repay him by excelling in my academics, " Waweru said.
His parents Anthony Mwangi and Maria Wachuka thanked the businessman for his kindness and rescuing their son noting that they have been relieved off a burden that was on the verge of sinking them into depression.
They said they had knocked countless doors seeking help unsuccessfully, adding that they had lost hope that their son would further his studies.
"We had tried all means to get our boy to school without success. We have been picking tea in our neighbours' farms trying to save some money to take him to school but the little money we've been getting has been going to buying food for the family. We are grateful for the support we have received," Wachuka said.
Kahugu-ini principal George Mungai said the school will mentor the boy and offer him moral and psychological support to ensure he concentrates on his studies and excels academically.
He however called on people of goodwill to continue assisting needy learners noting that there are scores of learners who are yet to join Form 1 due to financial hiccups.
