- Sandra Cheptoo walked 10 kilometers to Kapsabet Police Station seeking help to join Class 10
- Irene, a psychologist working at the police station, told TUKO.co.ke that they could not turn their backs on Cheptoo and recognized his strong desire to study
- He shared what police officers had already done to help and called good Samaritans or organizations willing to sponsor the girl to come forward.
- Sandra scored 55 points in KJSEA at Kipture Primary School, securing a place at Ndalat Gaa Girls High School in Mosop, Nandi county
A young girl in Nandi county has touched the hearts of many with her determination to continue her studies after walking 10 kilometers to the police station seeking help.
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Sandra Cheptoo sat her Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams at Kipture Primary School and scored an impressive 55 points.
As a result, she received her Grade 10 admission letter at Ndalat Gaa Girls High School in Mosop.
Why was Nandi’s Grade 10 student stuck at home?
However, his dreams began to fade when he realized that he could not afford school fees, necessary equipment, or even his personal purchases.
Undeterred, Cheptoo left home and made the long journey to Kapsabet Police Station, hoping to get financial assistance to help him attend school.
TUKO.co.ke spoke to Irene, a Kenya Police psychologist based in Kapsabet, who shared her emotional experience.
Irene explained that the little girl arrived at the center alone, determined to get help to join Class 10.
“For us, it was surprising and very encouraging. From his actions, it was clear that he really values his education and his future. We, as officers, could not turn our backs on him,” said Irene.
Irene continued to tell Cheptoo’s story, noting that she lives with her 92-year-old grandmother, who needs care.
His mother had left the village to work, sending money home, but even that was not enough to finance his education.
Cheptoo, who dreams of becoming a doctor, had been staying at home for almost three weeks, watching his classmates start high school while he was still stuck.
With no other options left, he decided to give it a try luck at the police station, just hoping that someone could help him.
Did Kapsabet police officers help Sandra Cheptoo?
The officers, moved by his determination, gave him a warm welcome, gave him a drink to recover from the long walk, and listened to his story.
Irene explained that they immediately started raising money among themselves, collecting more than KSh 17,000 by the evening of Monday, January 26.
“We involved our superiors, and together we managed to collect enough for his purchase. However, we still need funds for a mattress, a box, and school uniforms. We hope to allow him to school on Tuesday, January 27, and we have already spoken to the principal, who will be expecting us,” he said.
The official noted that the Cheptoo school fee is KSh 40,535, and they have not yet reached the full amount.
He appealed to good Samaritans and scholarship organizations to come forward and help the bright young student.
“This girl has great potential. She is motivated and determined to succeed. In the training center, we have seen many students drop out of school to get married or work due to poverty, but Cheptoo is different, she just needs financial support,” Irene added.
To help the smart student, anyone who wants to help can contact Irene on 0717594377, the officer and psychologist in charge of her case at the Kapsabet Police Station.
Irene also mentioned that once Cheptoo is accepted, the teacher will be tasked with monitoring his progress, ensuring that any funds from good Samaritans are directed towards his fees and other needs.
How did Kisii mama mbogas help a student in need?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that benevolent greengrocers at Marikiti Market in Kisii county intervened to help the daughter of their colleague who died.
Fridah Luwoi, a 15-year-old girl, scored 56 points in KJSEA but did not have the financial means to join Class 10, as both her parents had died.
Mama mbogas collected KSh 80,000, paid her school fees, bought her things to buy, and helped her enroll in Nyanchwa Girls’ High School.
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