- Lawrence Murimi, once a 14-year-old boy with only a rooster as school fees, has excelled in his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams
- When his case went viral in 2022, several well-wishers offered to pay for his Form One admission and stay at Kangaru School
- In a story with a happy ending, the youngster has made his benefactors proud after excelling in the recently-released exam results
Lawrence Murimi, the Embu boy who captured national attention after reporting to Form One with a rooster as school fees, has successfully completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
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In an inspiring story, Murimi has made his benefactors proud after excelling in the recently-released exam results, earning praise from across the country.
Kiengei reveals Murimi passed exams
Televangelist Bishop Ben Kiengei, one of the well-wishers who came forward to sponsor Murimi after his story went viral in 2022, shared the uplifting news.
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The JCM pastor took to Facebook to celebrate the young man’s milestone, expressing pride in how far he has come.
“Asante sana for making me a proud man. Kijana wetu amepita mtihani kama risasiiii.. Indeed, the compassionate gospel has began to harvest its fruits,” he wrote.
Kiengei promised to continue updating the public on how their first Form Four group performed even as they continue reveling in God’s grace.
Day Murimi took rooster to school
Murimi’s journey touched the hearts of many Kenyans when photos emerged of him arriving at Kangaru High School in Embu County carrying only a rooster, the only “fees” his family could offer.
Dressed in his primary school uniform and accompanied by his mother, he was turned away at the gate due to lack of fees.
It emerged that Murimi could afford to pay the school fees as he was being raised by a single mother who was struggling to make ends meet.
The emotional images of the 14-year-old, who had scored 313 marks in the 2021 KCPE exams, moved thousands and sparked an outpouring of support.
Murimi’s score in KCSE excites Kenyans
Kenyans rallied together, with several benefactors stepping in to ensure the determined student would not miss out on an education.
Now, four years later, Murimi’s success story has come full circle after his commendable achievement in the 2025 KCSE examinations.
The news has ignited a fresh wave of celebration online, with Kenyans praising his resilience and the power of community support.
Messages of congratulations continue to pour in, many describing him as a symbol of hope for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Isiolo boy scores plain A in KCSE exams
In another inspiring story, a bright teenager from Isiolo has defied extraordinary odds to score a straight A in the 2025 KCSE exams.
Huka Hassan appeared before the sponsorship selection interview minutes before 7pm, long after most candidates would have given up.
When the officials his home, they learned that he had been raised by a mentally challenged mother and orphaned at a young age.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
