- Richard Wakoli’s graduation turned into an unforgettable village-wide celebration after he became the first in his family to earn a university degree
- A jubilant motorcade, complete with customised plates and cheering neighbours, transformed Mwangaza village into a parade of pride
- He told TUKO.co.ke that his achievement has become a symbol of hope and inspiration for the entire community
Trans Nzoia – Richard Wakoli was the talk of Mwangaza village, Sinyerere ward, in Cherangany Constituency after turning his graduation ceremony into a spectacle.
Source: UGC
Wakoli, the son of retired senior sergeant Alfred Barasa of the Kenya Army and the late Madam Joyce Ndamwe, became the first in his family to graduate from university.
What did Richard Wakoli study in university?
He told TUKO.co.ke that he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Urban Planning from Chuka University on November 22, a milestone that has filled his family and community with pride.
The achievement sparked celebrations as the family organised a showstopping motorcade to honour him, turning the streets into a parade of joy, music, and cheer.
On the convoy were several high-end vehicles with customised registration plates congratulating the new graduate.
Heartwarming videos captured a smiling Richard, dressed in his graduation gown, waving at passerby from the sunroof of a sleek Mercedes Benz.
Richard Wakoli’s brother proud of milestone
His eldest brother, Eric Barasa, fondly known as “Sinyerere Baba Yao,” expressed heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives who joined the occasion.
“We are beyond proud of Richard. Today, he is not just our son, he is our hero,” he said, beaming with pride as the motorcade wound its way through the village.
Neighbours and well-wishers lined the streets, cheering and waving as Richard’s success was celebrated in style, a testament to the power of family, perseverance, and community support.
For the Wakoli family, this moment is more than a graduation; it is the dawn of hope and inspiration for generations to come.
Source: UGC
Kenyans praise Trans Nzoia graduate
Agripina Ritah:
“So he is a pioneer. May others succeed even beyond that. Congratulations.”
Miqdad Abdelsalam Elshahat Mohamed
“Umesema that’s the most educated person in their village? Yaani hata chief wa kwao hawezi mwambia kitu.”
Derrick Hosea Pala
“Saa hii yeye ndio ana advice everybody kwa kijiji, hadi chief. Yeye ndio anaitwa apee watoto advice of how he did it. Saa hii he is every teenager’s role model.”
Dad hires TV crew to cover daughter’s graduation
In an unrelated incident, a young woman was left speechless after her father went above and beyond to make her university graduation a moment she will never forget.
The graduate walked into the ceremonial grounds expecting a regular event, only to find that her father had other plans.
Not only did he attend, but he also arrived with a full television crew tasked with documenting and broadcasting it to a wider audience.
Videos showed her dad coordinating interviews with the cameramen, ensuring both his daughter and family members were featured onscreen as she earned her degree in Political Science.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
