My story may sound like a scene from a Hollywood movie, but it is real and happened to me during the most difficult period of my life.
I never reached Form Four because my parents couldn’t afford the school fees, even though I was a bright student who scored 445 marks in my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.
Let me first introduce myself. My name is Mercy, I am 23 years old, and I come from a modest background in Kakamega County. I moved to Nairobi to find opportunities when life at home became unbearable. I also wanted to begin supporting my struggling family.
I went to live with my cousin and his wife in Buruburu, Nairobi. They welcomed me warmly, and life with them has been great. I am grateful for their kindness, support, and prayers as I look for a job to help my family back home.
One evening, they invited me to the table and spent hours giving me advice on how to build a brighter future. We talked for four hours over a delicious meal they had prepared, and I loved the conversation. It was insightful and motivating. My cousin then..TO READ MORE, TAP HERE
