Family Hoping to Triumph Over Financial Hardships, Illness, and Education Challenges

Meet Eli Mbuguah, a form one student at Tarakwet secondary school in Njoro Sub County. At a young age, he already carries a heavy burden on his shoulders, dealing with a medical condition called Cryptorchidism, which requires urgent surgical attention. However, his family’s financial struggles have prevented him from receiving the much-needed medical help. But Eli’s troubles don’t end there. …

Breaking Barriers: 5 Girls’ Triumphant Journey to Education

This inspiring story follows five young girls who, with the support of Daraja 360, have overcome numerous obstacles to pursue their education at secondary school. Despite facing challenges such as poverty, disabilities, and societal expectations, these determined girls are preserving and are now on their way to achieving their dreams. Daraja 360 is a community-based organization (CBO) that recognized the …

Susan, a Teenage Mother Hoping to go Back to School After Bitter Lessons in Life

According to an Out-of-School Children Initiative study conducted in Kenya in 2021, nearly 1.13 million primary school-aged children (6 to 13 years old) are not attending school. The situation has deteriorated as a result of the impact of COVID-19-related school closures, which was followed by difficult economic times. These statistics paints a sad picture for the millions of young mothers …

How Mitchelle Akware Overcame Financial Struggles to Pursue Her Academic Goals

A remarkable young woman who has overcome immense challenges to pursue her passion for education. Growing up as the eldest daughter of a single mother who worked at a small food kiosk, Mitchell knew that her family’s limited financial resources meant that affording her and her sisters’ education would be a struggle. But Mitchelle refused to let her circumstances hold …