- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Jared Omondi Atellah revealed that a group of lawyers contributed KSh 235,000 for his studies and exams at the Kenya Law School
- Omondi revealed that he started driving a bodaboda after facing several challenges that hindered his qualification
- He has appealed to well-wishers to help him raise KSh 150,000 for accommodation and transport as he is also working to pay school fees for his two children.
Poisonous – Jared Omondi Atellah, a 37-year-old bodaboda driver from Nyalenda Five Ways, can now breathe easy after a group of compassionate lawyers came to his aid.
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Omondi had faced serious financial challenges after gaining admission to the Kenya School of Law and had been struggling to find the necessary funds to continue his studies.
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, the father of two revealed that a group of lawyers raised KSh 235,000 in just three days to help him go back to school and fulfill his dream.
“I am very grateful to the lawyers who came to help me, in just three days, all my tuition and exam fees have been paid, I thank God for them,” he said.
“I am interested in studying law because it hurts me when innocent people are imprisoned because they cannot defend themselves,” Omondi added. “I will even provide pro bono services to those who cannot afford legal representation.”
Omondi also faced backlash when a WhatsApp group he created to seek support for his education was mistakenly reported as spam, although it was eventually reinstated.
Why was Jared Omondi's graduation delayed?
The bodaboda driver was set to graduate in 2017, but obstacles, including losing his job, forced him to abandon his academic ambitions for years.
In 2020, he turned to the boda boda business to support his family.
Despite the difficulty, Omondi remained determined, sharing his journey with those who doubted him, including those who believed he had not even finished primary school.
“I knew God's timing was best,” he said, quietly reflecting on the struggle he faced.
However, to earn money for his graduation, he sold his motorcycle, and his long-awaited graduation finally took place in 2023.
“I had to increase the fees to graduate after the increase,” he explained.
Why is Jared Omondi looking for more help?
However, he still needs additional funds for accommodation, travel, and a laptop for his studies.
Omondi's personal life has also been difficult. His wife left when their children were only two and three years old, and now, with his mother raising his children, he is committed to paying for their school fees while pursuing his law degree.
“Currently, I need about KSh 150,000 for fees and transportation per year, as well as to pay for my children's school fees.
The payment number is 247247 and the account number is 337983. The account name is JARED OMONDI EDUCATION SUPPORT,” he participated.
The Kenya School of Law has confirmed that candidates must complete their registration between January 13 and 31, or risk losing their offer of admission unless they request a deferment within the same period.
A humble Kisumu girl seeks financial support to complete her studies
In other news, a girl from Kisumu, Sarah Awuor, who dropped out of school in the second form due to unpaid school fees of KSh 61,015, is asking for help to continue her studies.
Sarah has been out of school since the third semester of 2023 after her mother fell ill and was no longer able to support the family.
He is now pleading with well-wishers to help him join any school to further his studies.
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