- Lawrence Murimi, who was once a 14-year-old boy with only a cock as his school fees, has passed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams
- When his case went viral in 2022, several well-wishers offered to pay for his first form and continue his studies at the Kangaroo School.
- In a story with a happy ending, the young man has made his sponsors happy after passing the recently released exam results
Lawrence Murimi, an Embu boy who attracted national attention after reporting 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 her sponsors proud after doing well in the recently released examination results, earning accolades from across the country.
Kiengei reveals Murimi passed the exams
Television preacher Bishop Ben Kiengei, one of the good Samaritans who came forward to vouch for Murimi after his story went viral in 2022, shared the encouraging news.
The JCM pastor took to Facebook to celebrate the young man’s milestone, expressing his pride in the way he made the step.
“Thank you so much for making me a proud man. Our boy is very loving. Indeed, the gospel of compassion has begun to reap its fruits,” he wrote.
Kiengei promised to continue to inform the public about how their first group of form four performed even as they continue to enjoy God’s grace.
The day Murimi took the rooster to school
Murimi’s journey touched the hearts of many Kenyans when pictures emerged of him arriving at Kangaru High School in Embu County carrying only one rooster, the only “fee” his family could afford.
Dressed in her primary school uniform and accompanied by her mother, she was turned away from the gate due to lack of fees.
It was found that Murimi could afford to pay school fees as he was being raised by a single mother who was struggling to earn a living.
The emotional photos of the 14-year-old boy, who had scored 313 marks in the 2021 KCPE exams, touched thousands of people and caused many people to support him.
Murimi’s performance in KCSE excites Kenyans
Kenyans rallied together, with several donors stepping in to ensure the well-intentioned student would not miss out on education.
Now, four years later, Murimi’s success story is complete after his commendable success in the 2025 KCSE examinations.
The news has sparked a new wave of celebration online, with Kenyans praising her resilience and the strength of community support.
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in, many citing her as a beacon of hope for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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A boy in Isiolo scores an A in KCSE exams
In another heartwarming story, a smart young man from Isiolo has defied the odds to score an A in the 2025 KCSE exams.
Huka Hassan appeared before the scholarship selection interview a few minutes before midnight, long after many candidates had given up.
When officers visited his home, they discovered that he was raised by a mentally disabled mother and orphaned at a young age.
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