- Christmas week has been quite eventful, and a lady identified as Vian Watewa, who wrote an emotional letter to her boss after four years, captured the hearts of many Kenyans
- Doris Lemngole put Kenyans on the global map by becoming the first student from the University of Alabama and the first Kenyan to bag the prestigious Bowerman Award
- Former CS Kiprono Chelugui was also among the happy parents who saw their children graduate; in his case, Eleanor Jeruto Kiprono graduated from the University of Leeds, and he gave her a Nairobi apartment after her graduation
This week was very eventful, with mixed fortunes for many people who gave the world a glimpse of what was happening in their lives; a boss receiving a letter from her employee of four years is one such instance.
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A Kenyan woman also made the country proud, and other stories went viral this week. Below are some of them:
Kenyan woman pens emotional resignation letter to boss as she exits
Vian Watewa wrote a resignation letter to her employer, who had employed her for four and a half years. It touched hearts online because of its warmth and gratitude.
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In the heartfelt letter, Vian thanked her boss for making it possible for her to grow and added that she would forever cherish the valuable experiences and memories they shared.
Workplace exits are usually tense, and the letter sparked praise from social media users, with many viewing it as a wake-up call to bosses.
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2. West Pokot woman makes history as first Kenyan to win the Bowerman Award
Doris Lemngole won the prestigious Bowerman Award and made history as the first Kenyan and student from the University of Alabama to win it.
Lemngole was born in West Pokot, which is known for its rugged terrain, and now, the beauty has become a symbol of possibility.
Kenyans flocked to social media pages and praised the young woman for conquering the world stage as well as redefining what she can do.
3. Kiprono Chelugui: Former CS celebrates daughter’s graduation in the UK
Former Cabinet secretary Kiprono Chelugui was over the moon after his daughter, Eleanor Jeruto Kiprono, graduated from the University of Leeds.
Chelugui, who travelled abroad to congratulate his daughter, also gifted her a beautiful Nairobi apartment after she left the University of Leeds.
While at it, he praised her for being resilient and focused, adding that the gesture symbolised both a reward for her and a foundation for the next chapter of her life. For Eleanor, it was the end of one journey, while the house was a door to another.
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4. Truphena Muthoni gifted fully sponsored trip to Dubai
Truphena Muthoni won a chance to travel and enjoy Christmas in Dubai after completing a challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours.
The trip, which was fully sponsored, offered the 22-year-old an opportunity to learn how the desert city managed to conserve its indigenous trees.
Truphena recently adopted a forest, and the trip is a great addition to her journey in environmental conservation.
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5. Truphena Muthoni declines to answer some questions during interview
Truphena, the tree-hugging champion, attended an interview at Kameme FM, and radio host Baby Top asked about her life.
Truphena revealed that she was born in Karatina, Nyeri County, and was raised in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. She also opened up on how she began environmental work before public attention, through clean-ups, tree-planting events, as well as mentorship programmes.
Truphena also described the practice of tree-hugging as more of a mental exercise than a physical one and added that her deep connection to nature keeps her going.
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Eyewitness shares video of Jirongo’s accident
Last week, the sudden death of Cyrus Jirongo took centre stage, with many people trying to unravel the events leading to his death on that fateful night.
The first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results were finally released. After initial confusion over how to access the results, pupils and parents jubilated over the good news.
Truphena, the conservationist who hugged a tree for 72 hours, bagged a scholarship from Mount Kenya University (MKU), sparking conversations about both her tenacity and brilliance.
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