Duncan Kibet, a desperate man who has waited 11 years to quench his thirst for education, has received an unconditional admission offer from Mount Kenya University (MKU), more than a decade after he sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
In a statement, MKU, a private university in Kenya, said it will not only grant Duncan Kibet admission but also accommodate him in the MKU hostels.
“Mount Kenya University (MKU) has now granted him unconditional admission and will accommodate him at the MKU hostels as he completes his admission requirements,” the post stated.
Duncan went on a 250km walk to raise funds to pursue his Bachelor of Education degree and to find a sponsor to support his educational journey.
According to the post, the story of Duncan is a remarkable testament to courage and resilience and proves the transformative power of education.
“Let’s join hands and support Duncan as he begins this new academic journey. His determination reminds us that no dream is too distant when the spirit is willing,” the statement read.
The journey of Duncan Kibet
Duncan Kibet is a 27-year-old Kenyan who walked from Bomet to Nairobi with the aim of being able to raise money for his university education.
He completed his secondary education in 2015 but was unable to join a university due to financial constraints.
For 11 years, he was determined to join the university without losing hope despite the challenges he faced.
He started his walk to raise his school fees on January 28, 2026. And it took four days to arrive in Nairobi.
“I started at 5:33 a.m. from Bomet and made it to Narok, and it was a tough challenge because at that time, I had no money on me, ” Duncan Kibet told the media.
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Duncan Kibet kept updating the public on the challenges he faced during the journey, and well-wishers supported him with money for food and accommodation.
Throughout the journey, Duncan raised Ksh. 12,000 through a WhatsApp group.
Family Background
Duncan Kibet was raised by a single mother and has other siblings who are already in university.
His younger brother scored an A- and was admitted to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
MKU Application Process
MKU evaluates applicants based on their mean grade, performance in core subjects relevant to the chosen programme and any support information regarding the application.
Application requirements include a completed application form, copies of a National ID or a passport, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
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An application fee is paid depending on the programme a student wants to apply for at the University and is deposited into the relevant bank accounts.
Alternatively, the payment can be made by money order or banker’s cheque. All applications are made through Registrar- Academic Administration.
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Other than his bros grades can’t see his. Second he did form four at 15?