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Tumaini’s focus is one child at a time rescued from the streets. Every child is unique, and their life matters to us. We have walked with them from the streets to their families, through different stages of life. In March, 315 children in primary schools sat for their final Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams (KCPE).
The results are out with a big number of children joining high school in May 2022. This will place a great burden on parents and Tumaini. Each child needs education support and we hope to support the neediest cases in partnership with their families.
93 high school students are finalizing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams and several of them will need education support to join colleges and universities.
Highlights of some boys and girls who sat for their KCPE exams
Flo and Shan
Flo scored 328/500 marks. She is eager to join secondary school and one day to become a physician. Her mother was very happy with her daughter’s performance. She had lost hope of ever taking a child to high school. Now it will be easy to get a good secondary school for her daughter although she’ll need education support.
Shan said she was not expecting the good results, adding that hard work, follow up from TKW team and commitment were behind the impressive score. She got 348/500 marks and she is looking forward to joining high school. Her desire is to become a teacher.
Denno
Denno had dropped out of school for a few weeks due to challenges at home. To meet some basic needs and return to school, he started fetching water for the neighbors for a small pay. He was able fill in the gap as his mother could not adequately support him and siblings. When he was rescued from the streets, his desire was to return to school and his wish was granted and he never disappointed.
He completed his KCPE exams and got 314/500 marks although not the marks he wished for, he is happy and hoping he will secure a place in high school. His worry is that his mum may not afford to educate him due to school fees…
Elvis
14 years old Elvis parents’ live separately parted ways and his mother left him under the care of his stepfather. He was born out of wedlock but his mother never wanted to relocate with him. He felt his mother’s rejection although his stepfather loved him.
Elvis followed the mother but was chased away and ended up on the streets. We rescued him from the streets, reunited with his stepfather and who returned him to school.
3 years later, Elvis sat for his final primary school exam and got 232/500marks. His dream is to become an electrical engineer and hopes to join Meru High School in Meru County for his secondary education.
Mumo
Mumo was extremely young and fragile when we took him off the streets. We ensured his well-being at home and he was taken back to school.
Over time, he was able to grasp new skills and learn easily. He finally sat for his primary exam and scored 300/500 marks.
Mumo would love to join secondary school, but his family has financial challenges. His inspirations are to become teacher and his family is optimistic of their son’s future success. We need to join hands to ensure Mumo and many of these children are on their track to a better future.
Jose and Simmo
Jose’s says his results came as a surprise to him. He did well in specific subjects like English and Kiswahili. He overcame all odds to score 324/500 marks. The results made the young man’s family celebrate with neighbors and friends. He said the teachers encouraged him to work hard in languages because he has always struggled with languages. He had been on the streets for weeks and going back to school gave him a new lease of hope.
Simoo has God to thank for the progress he has made in education. He had dropped out of school just before his rescue and returned to school in time to sit for his KCPE exams. Simoo got 312/500 marks and was happy with the results. He promised to perform better in high school as he desires to join the army.
