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Well-wishers donated over KSh 100k to help a bright student who had been stranded at home for weeks after his peers joined Grade 10 Despite challenging circumstances, Ibrahim Tau scored an impressive 68 points in KJSEA, earning a place at one of the country’s top schools With barely a month left in the first term, the young man is determined to do his best to catch up with his peers A young boy from Likoni, Mombasa county, has breathed a sigh of relief after kind-hearted Kenyans came to his aid.
Ibrahim Tau scored 68 points in KJSEA but could not join senior school due to lack of school fees. Photo: Ndungu Nyoro.
Source: Facebook Ibrahim Tau was stranded at home for almost two months after his peers had already joined senior school, leaving him devastated and distraught.
Despite excelling in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), Ibrahim’s mother could not afford to send him to school.
The young boy scored 68 out of 72 points and secured a place at Maranda Boys High School, but he had not reported weeks after admission.
He missed weeks of lessons but remained determined, believing that all he needed was a chance for his school fees and essentials to be covered so he could prove himself.
How much did Kenyans contribute for Mombasa Grade 10 boy? Through Ndungu Nyoro’s ‘Affecto Watoto Wasome’ initiative, Ibrahim’s story was made public, touching the hearts of many Kenyans. Nyoro appealed to well-wishers to contribute and help the young boy join school.
A day later, he announced that Kenyans had donated a total of KSh 137,350, which covered Ibrahim’s Term One and Term Two fees, as well as uniforms and school supplies.
“After sharing Ibrahim’s story, Kenyans contributed KSh 137,350 so he can finally join Maranda Boys. He is travelling tonight and will report to his new school tomorrow morning. What a beautiful feeling, for me, and most importantly, for Ibrahim,” said Nyoro. Nyoro and his team visited Ibrahim’s home and were stunned by the living conditions. The boy, his mother, and siblings live in an unfinished house, still under construction. They have no bed and sleep on a worn mattress.
They were given the house to live in as caretakers, with the owner expected to return once construction is complete. Despite the hardships, Mama Ibrahim is grateful, as she does not have the burden of paying rent—a struggle that had forced her to sell some household items in the past, explained Nyoro.
Ibrahim is the youngest of five children. His three older siblings dropped out of school at the primary level, with two falling into drug abuse, while his sister left home without informing anyone of her whereabouts.
Who sponsored Ibrahim’s elder brother’s education? Ibrahim’s only role model is his immediate brother, Musa, who completed his KCSE at Maranda Boys High School in 2025, scoring an A-minus with 80 points.
He also attended school thanks to the support of well-wishers, a miracle Ibrahim hopes for as well.
Musa’s primary education was sponsored by the school director, who also ensured he joined Maranda and paid his fees for all four years. While Musa struggled with upkeep and transport, his class teacher rallied support from other parents, ensuring he could achieve his dreams.
“His teacher eventually adopted him for the duration of high school. Musa stayed with the teacher until he sat for KCSE and passed. He is currently living with a former high school classmate in Kisumu while seeking a university scholarsh
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