- She fought lupus, sat her KCSE years after her peers, and left her young daughter to chase a dream many thought was impossible
- Today, Purity Nkatha stands tall as a newly registered nurse, proof that resilience can rewrite even the hardest stories
- Purity recently graduated from Nyeri KMTC, a journey that proves when faith and courage meet, miracles unfold
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When 32-year-old Purity Nkatha slipped into her graduation gown at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), she felt the weight of a journey carved by pain, prayer, and extraordinary resilience.
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For Purity, this milestone was far more than an academic achievement. It was the triumphant culmination of years marked by illness, sacrifice, and unwavering determination.
Purity’s journey with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
In an inspiring interview with TUKO.co.ke, she took a journey down memory lane to the time she had to leave her four-year-old daughter behind to pursue her studies.
Purity’s painstaking battle with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune condition, began in January 2021.
The illness arrived suddenly and forcefully, introducing her to a world of unpredictable flare-ups, debilitating pain, and constant fatigue.
As she approached her Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) licensing exam earlier this year, the condition worsened, threatening not only her education but her life.
Purity nearly missed NCK exam
At her lowest point, she lacked access to the most basic necessities needed to stabilise her health. Essential medication, nutritional supplements, and the special diet required to manage lupus were far beyond her reach.
Her outpatient insurance had run out, and her family and friends, who had supported her faithfully, were financially exhausted.
With the exam date drawing nearer, she feared she might not make it to the exam hall. With courage and humility, Purity made a public appeal, sharing her struggles openly.
Her story touched the hearts of Kenyans across the country. Among those who stepped in was Miriti Trust, which offered a timely KSh 30,000 donation.
The support enabled Purity to access her medication and regain enough stability to sit for the NCK exam.
Purity excels in NCK exam
In July 2025, the mother of one received the news she had prayed for: she had officially passed her licensing exam.
Overwhelmed with emotion, she described the moment as a victory for everyone who carried her when she could no longer walk alone.
The now-registered nurse was emotional when she finally graduated, inching closer to a dream she fought for with every ounce of strength she had.
“Looking at myself in that gown, I am reminded of the humanity, compassion, and community that carried me, and of a soul that has refused to quit,” she said softly, moments after receiving her certificate.
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Purity’s career dream
Now standing at the beginning of her nursing career, Purity hopes to use her experience to advocate for others living with autoimmune diseases.
In an earlier interview with TUKO.co.ke, she disclosed that she dreams of becoming a voice for patients whose struggles are often invisible, and supporting others in the same way she was supported.
Purity Nkatha is more than a graduate: she is a mother who kept fighting, a nurse who never let go of her dream, and a survivor who has transformed her pain into purpose.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
