Lawrence Murimi, a boy who went viral after reporting to his form one admission with a rooster as fees, has passed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
The news was shared by televangelist Bishop Ben Kiengei on January 9, who was among the benefactors who stepped in to sponsor Murimi.
Kingei took to his Facebook account to celebrate Murimi’s performance in the KCSE, noting that the boy has made him proud after passing his national examinations.
“Lawrence Murimi, thank you for making me a proud man. He has passed with flying colours,” read part of his post.
Lawrence made headlines after he reportedly arrived at Kangaru High School in Embu County with only a rooster due to lack of school fees.
In widely circulated photos, Murimi was in the company of his mother and was dressed in his primary school uniform.
Upon arriving at his would-be school, the duo was turned away, leaving both of them in tears.
At that time, Murimi was 14 years old and had scored 313 marks in the 2021 KCPE examinations.
Kenyans Congratulate Lawrence Murimi
Following his remarkable achievement, Kenyans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages.
Essy Elvis commented by saying, “Congratulations, young man. Good things belong to those who use what they have to get what they want, the fighters. The future is bright.”
Agnes Ndunge added: “Congratulations boy.”
Nick Precious commented by saying: “He deserved it, congratulations and brighter future ahead young man.”
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Murimi Gets Financial Help
Murimi’s plight went viral on social media, prompting some Kenyans to come to his aid.
Former Kameme FM presenter and televangelist Muthee Kiengei was one of the well-wishers who came to his aid and ensured the boy was admitted to school.
Kiengei stated that he was deeply moved by Murimi’s determination and decided to help.
He announced that Kiengei Live Media would cover the student’s entire school fees for the year and called on the public to provide additional support for the initiative.
Muthee later reached out to the school principal and the boy’s mother, noting that the boy was scheduled to report to school on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
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He also revealed that former Water Cabinet Secretary Cicily Kariuki, an alumnus of the school, contributed a full year’s school fees for the boy.
Additionally, after hearing Lawrence’s plight, education officials, including representatives from the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC), the County Director of Education, and the school, went to the boy’s home to enroll him.
The team also provided him with the necessary personal effects, funded by contributions from well-wishers who responded to his call for help.
County Director of Education James Kairu stated that the government was committed to ensuring a 100 percent transition to secondary school and urged any parent unable to enroll their children to seek assistance from the relevant offices.
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