- Jerop Fridah became a god example of never giving up, following her 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results
- She had come a long way, as it was her second time sitting for the national examination after more than a decade, yet she performed well
- The Nandi woman, a mother of two, emerged as the top student in her institution and shared interesting details about her journey with TUKO.co.ke
A woman has become the talk of Kapchorwa village, Kilibwoni Ward in Emgwen, Nandi county, following the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.
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Jerop Fridah, popularly known as Fridah Lelei Smiley on social media, overcame many odds to post stellar results in the national examination.
The 35-year-old scored a B minus, a massive improvement from the grade she posted more than a decade ago when she first sat for the exams.
She sat for her first KCSE in 2010 at Kabiririsang Secondary School and scored a D plus, a result that discouraged her from continuing with her studies.
Why did Jerop get married after 2010 KCSE?
Jerop opted for marriage due to peer pressure and the belief that she had not performed well academically.
“We engaged with my husband in 2010 and later separated due to personal issues. I decided to go back to school later to pursue and fulfil my dream of becoming a nurse,” Jerop said.
She was only 21 years old when she got pregnant and married the father of her two children, abandoning hopes of ever going back to school.
“I was naive in the ways of life. I didn’t value education. Life taught me many things while in marriage. It was not long before I opted out,” she added.
Which institution did Jerop join?
Jerop later decided to return to school, telling TUKO.co.ke that she first went to college, where she pursued a diploma in business management.
“I wanted to change my career and opted to enrol back since my grade couldn’t allow me to join nursing. That is how I decided to enrol at Kapserton Adult Education Centre (KAEC),” she said.
Her parents took care of her two children as she pursued her education, determined to follow her passion and improve the lives of her family members.
Jerop’s hard work eventually paid off when she scored a B minus, making her the top student in her institution and opening doors for her to join a university and pursue her dreams.
Kenyans congratulate Fridah Jerop
Netizens congratulated the single mother as they flocked to the comment section to pen heartwarming messages.
Alice Jepkemboi:
“The name will automatically change from grass to grace. Go, go, go Jerop. Thumbs up, sister.”
Charity Ahenda:
“Believing in oneself. Congratulations.”
Victor Pathfinder:
“Congrats. Wish her all the best in the next steps she’s going to follow.”
Veekey Tummie:
“Waah, na mjue ako job, anafanya Premier Credit. This is incredible.”
Cleophas Bunei:
“Wauh! Congratulations, Fridah. All the best in your endeavours.”
Jackie J Cherogony:
“Congrats, my parent mum Sasha. We are proud of you, mummy.”
Rono Debra:
“Age doesn’t matter in education. Congratulations, Jerop.”
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SDA-sponsored girl scores A
In another story, a young girl whose secondary education was sponsored by an SDA church elder repaid his faith in her by performing well.
Trizah Nabwire, who almost missed out on continuing her education due to school fees after sitting for her KCPE, scored a straight A.
Social media users congratulated the Busia girl on her good performance and also appreciated her good Samaritan for his golden heart.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
