Reuben, a Post-election Survivor Pursuing His Dream Course and Career Path

Meet Reuben Mburu; a young, vibrant and ambitious youth. A survivor of the post-election violence. He has two siblings, born in Kenya, Nakuru County in a small village called Kwa Ngogi in Molo Sub County. Reuben has a twin brother- David Njoroge.

His mother left them under the care of their 70-year-old grandmother when the duo were barely two years old and up until now, his mother’s whereabouts is unknown. The grandmother with the help of her son Peter have graciously supported them though with lots of struggles. The twin did not disappoint through their academic journey.

They managed to finish their high school where David scored a mean grade of B plain and secured a space at Karatina University. Reuben scored a mean grade of C minus and so, he missed the opportunity to join the university.

He was determined to pursue a bachelor’s degree so he decided to repeat the forth form and worked harder, so as the adage goes hard work pays, he managed to score a mean grade of B plain. Reuben got an opportunity to join Meru University to pursue bachelors in Mathematics science.

Reuben attended the Daraja 360 annual camp in June 2021 and it was at this point that he expressed a need to be sponsored so that he can be able to achieve his dreams. Daraja took up the challenge and through the scholarship funds, his education is being facilitated.