- Alpine Chepkorir, from West Pokot County, is set to join university after receiving a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa University
- His plight hit the headlines after he was barred from joining the university for lack of fees, and government agencies intervened
- Chepkorir will join the prestigious university in January, news that has excited netizens
West Pokot: The light has appeared to him again Alpine Chepkorir, the beauty who missed the chance to join the university in September, as she has been offered a scholarship to join another institution.
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How did Chepkorir get a chance at USIU?
Chepkorir, a disabled girl from West Pokot county, scored a C+ in KCSE, but when others joined university, she stayed at home for lack of tuition.
Like many students from poor families, Chepkorir applied for funding from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), but his application was rejected.
After his case hit the headlines, things changed as disabled lawyer Jonathan Metet collaborated with HELB and the Kenya University Placement Service (KUCCPS), who agreed to re-analyze his case.
When will Chepkorir join USIU?
On October 14, Chepkorir was set to join Kenyatta University after being transferred under confirmation to study for a Bachelor of Education (Arts), as he had always wanted.
Things have changed again as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa has awarded him a scholarship.
“He will join in January,” Collins Shityabayi of Citizen TV said.
“Today, I am a happy person knowing that I have helped change the story of Chepkorir,” he added.
Kenyans comment on the plight of Chepkor
Psaimah Kips: “I always say you are entertained when you entertain someone. Congratulations to you.”
Molei Rehema: “Amazing.”
Hon Itumbi KE Cbs: “God bless Shitiabayi. And for alphine we wish him all the best 🙏.”
Lornah Pepela: “Great work bro, God bless.”
Dominic EM Pkoroi: “I hadn't joined yet. Great.”
Subira Mohammed: “Be blessed Collins. Congratulations on giving back to the community. If you are blessed, let's all be equal.”
The Kenyan beauty joins the university after 12 years
In a separate case, Vivian Achieng, 29, waited 12 years after sitting her KCSE exams to get the opportunity to further her studies.
Just when he thought his dream of getting an apprenticeship was complete, an opportunity presented itself, and he took it with both hands.
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