- Davis Kiprotich did everything right: he scored 48 points and secured a place at St. Joseph Kapkenyeloi, but poverty stood in his way
- With his single mother unable to raise the fees, he was forced to downgrade and settle for a local day school
- Now, with only KSh 300 raised in fees, his future is in limbo as he could be discontinued if he doesn’t find support
In the quiet village of Kapsimotwa in Tambach Ward, a young boy’s academic promise is being tested by the harsh reality of poverty.
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Davis Kiprotich is a determined learner who scored an impressive 48 points in the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams.
Which school was Davis Kiprotich called?
He earned a coveted place at St Joseph Kapkenyeloi Secondary School, a moment that should have marked the start of a brighter chapter.
Instead, financial hardship has rewritten his path and threatened to derail the seeming bright future he is seeking to create.
Raised by his mother, Irene Jepchumba, Davis was unable to take up the opportunity at the national school because the fees was beyond their reach.
EMC daily reports that he has since enrolled at Kessup Mixed Day Secondary School, a more affordable option closer to home.
Why Davis Kiprotich’s future is in limbo
Even there, the struggle continues as he has only managed to pay KSh 300 in school fees, a figure that leaves his position hanging in the balance.
His mother, a single parent doing her best to provide, says the burden has been overwhelming but her son’s determination keeps her hopeful.
As Davis attends classes uncertain of how long he can remain, the family is appealing to well-wishers for support to help him stay in school.
By earning an education and nurturing his talent, he is confident it will give him a fair chance at the future his hard work so clearly deserves.
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Social media reactions
Nehemiah Chege:
“Pole, all shall be well. But the question is; where are those big mouthed leaders from the region, can’t they see need to aid the boy?”
James Ithonga Thiongo
“Education is the key to success in life. He can even perform better if he worked hard. Poverty has no root and it can not determine someone’s future. I was brought up in a poor family and now I take it as history. My son, study hard and God will reward you.”
Chacha Beb
“Bora asome kwa bidii. Kapkenyeloi ni kama hiyo shule tu, not a big school huku kwetu, then performance ni ile ya kawaida.”
Nyamira girl yet to receive KJSEA results
In Nyamira, a Grade Nine student is heartbroken after failing to get her Kenya Junior School Education Assessment report two months after the ministry officially released the results.
Sylvia Nyaboke Mokua was prepared to sit for the examinations at Nyankono D.E.B. Junior School in October 2025, but the first day of the exams marked the beginning of her frustrations.
The learner claims that she sat for a photocopied exam with no name or unique learner identifiers, such as the pupil’s photo and assessment number.
With the assurance, the young student patiently waited for her results, hoping to join a senior school. However, upon the release, her attempts to check the results were in vain.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
