- James Okello went viral with a dance to celebrate his graduation from KU, and he pleaded for a job help after struggling to meet basic needs post-graduation
- Kenyans respond with advice and shared experiences of unemployment challenges that have also plagued them for many years
- Okello reflects on his graduation celebration while facing an eviction threat while going back home is simply not an option for him
Nairobi, Kenya: James Okello, the young man who grabbed attention with his vigorous dance to celebrate graduation from Kenyatta University and the legacy of departed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, is facing hard times.
Source: TikTok
In a video shared on his TikTok account, Okello went on his knees begging for help to get a job so that he could meet his bills and even put food on the body.
“I am really suffering; I do not have a way of sustaining myself, and an eviction threat is looming because I am unable to pay rent,” the Environmental Services Resource Management graduate told TUKO.co.ke.
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“I am currently reaching out to Oga Obinna; he is the only person I know who can help me, and I have seen him promote talent and support youth affairs. Things have been difficult; I am tired of this, and I do not want to return home,’ said Okello, going down on his knees amid tears.
Source: TikTok
How did other Kenyans advise Okello?
Becoming Dr.SOI
“I think it’s better to use the platform you have gained to seek a job that regards your area of study too. We should be helping you tag specific companies,etc.”
blaqbone😶🌫️:
“Mimi I graduated three years ago have been tarmacking to this date. I survive with grace, ya God. Is this degree so useless 🥺🥺🥺; I regret time wasted in the university.”
lucky star:
“Enda tu mjengo kama wanaume wengine.”
Juma Hellen:
“Mimi I graduated 2023 na Bsc statistics na sijawai pata job I only survive with God’s grace; it’s not easy.”
Dadycool:
“When a man speaks up…it means he has really tried 💯💯it shall be well.”
‘MA’ Jaliaj:
“Life in Nairobi is hard I can give a testimony. Weuh!”
Maggie Maggie 💫💫💫:
“Aki, ona, Sasa nalia na vile Huwa nakupenda 😭😭😭😭na sina ng’o but I have God I know atafungua njia.”
Ayieko the General💪:
“You already have platform so utilise it to make money…ingia hata online biz uchape after campus usitegemee Sana kupata employment make your ways of creating income by your home uko na exposure.”
Abedi Wuod Nyaseme:
“Enda industrial area,piga lam kijana. umemaliza uni juzi tu what will 2018 old graduates saay…. mambo bado.”
Graduate struggles to secure Job
In another story, Bonface Barasa, who bagged a First Class Honours grappled with unemployment and resorted to brickmaking to make a living.
Barasa’s story was shared by comedian Eric Omondi on social media, and he promised to help the young man set up a business.
Omondi shared that Barasa’s widowed mother had invested so much in her son’s education, hoping he would secure a prosperous future.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
