- Emmanuel Kipkurui Sang’s journey from dropping out of school due to financial struggles to re-enrolling years later has left many inspired
- Despite facing numerous challenges, he raised money through hard work and sacrifice, earning the support of his community
- He is now pursuing his dream of becoming a teacher in a bid to prove that resilience can overcome any obstacle
Kericho – The story of Emmanuel Kipkurui Kechwa Sang, a resilient young man from Bureti, is a moving tale of courage, persistence, and the power of second chances.
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In 2019, Emmanuel’s dream of education was cut short when he dropped out of secondary school while in Form Two due to financial difficulties.
Emmanuel Kipkurui’s fee arrears
Daktari Kelvin Kipchirchir Ufa told TUKO.co.ke that the young man left behind unpaid school fees amounting to KSh 47,400, and life after that was anything but easy.
To survive, he took on menial jobs, loading firewood, washing dishes in local hotels, and doing manual labour, all in an effort to make ends meet.
As the 2022 General Election approached, Emmanuel volunteered for a local politician who eventually won the seat.
It was during this time that a simple request from his boss changed the course of his life.
“Kuna siku nilipigiwa na boss asubuhi nikaambiwa nilete certificate of good conduct, certificate ya Form Four na CV,” Emmanuel recalled.
Why Emmanuel Kipkurui returned to school
That call reminded him of a dream he had put on hold for six years. He only had his KCPE certificate, having scored 319 marks, but his desire for education had never faded.
“Mimi nimekuwa nikisoma nyumbani vitu za Form two na Three,” he said proudly, showing his determination to keep learning despite the odds.
Emmanuel recently made a bold decision to go back to school and re-enrolled at Reresik Secondary School in Bureti, with a renewed goal of completing his education and becoming a teacher.
“Mimi nataka tuu nipate B plain and above nifanye course ya ualimu,” he said with confidence and hope.
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How Emmanuel Sang raises fees
To support his education, Emmanuel works under the Kazi Mtaani program and as a boda boda rider, saving every shilling he can.
Through sheer discipline and sacrifice, he managed to raise KSh 12,000 for his school fees, money he had saved over a long period.
His story has touched the hearts of many in his community, who have rallied behind him with encouragement and support.
Emmanuel’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, a young man who refused to let poverty define his future.
His story reminds us all that it’s never too late to chase our dreams, and that with hope, hard work, and faith, even the longest detours can still lead back to destiny.
Former housegirl returns to high school in Norway
Meanwhile, Ruth Njau’s story follows an almost similar script as Emmanuel’s having dropped out of school to become a housegirl.
Abandoned by the education system and mocked for her dreams, she toiled in gardens and homes just to survive.
However, a chance meeting with a Mzungu man on a dating app led her to love, motherhood, and a fresh start in Norway.
Today, she’s back in high school abroad, proof that no beginning is too humble for a powerful comeback.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
