- Mathew Nyamlori received his Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Kenyatta University
- Nyamlori said it was a miracle that he finally graduated after spending three decades following his 8.4.4 education
- In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, the Kenyan opened up about spending 22 years in primary school and doing his KCPE 9 times
Mathew Nyamlori's academic journey, which began in 1989, ended with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Kenyatta University on Friday, July 24, 2021.
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Nyamlori's story is one of perseverance and dedication. He took the Grade Eight National Examination (KCPE) nine times and spent 22 years in various primary schools.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the 38-year-old man, who was given the “power to study” on Friday, July 23, said it was a miracle that he finally graduated after more than three decades through the 8.4.4 curriculum.
“I am the happiest in the world because the journey that started in 1989 ended on Friday. It is truly a miracle,” said Sunday, July 24, 2021.
Nyamlori, who hoped to find formal employment and reap the fruits of his hard work, said avoiding poverty remained his main motivation in all those years when he moved from one primary school to another, mainly due to financial challenges.
“Poverty in our home was very great. We were the poorest in the village. Living in a straw house. Getting a daily meal was a difficult thing,” said the graduate with a degree.
Sitting KCPE 9 times
Nyamlori took the national exam for the first time in 1998 at Kipsimbol Primary School, where he scored 478.
He received a letter to join Kabianga High School but could not continue due to financial problems.
In 1999, he returned to Grade Eight at Rongo Primary School, where he scored 559 and received a letter to join Kanga High School.
This time, the situation was a little better because his aunt helped him, but the help did not last. He dropped out of Kanga school in the second semester because his aunt stopped paying for his education.
Nyamlori stayed out of school for two years, working as a laborer in a flour mill in Nairobi, before deciding to try his studies again.
In 2002, he joined Kitere Primary School, where he got 387 marks and received a letter to join Rapogi High School, but no one offered to pay for his studies.
In 2003, he joined Sony Sugar Primary School, scored 399 and was named Rapogi School. In 2004, he studied at Rangwe Junior Academy, got 434 marks and joined Maseno School but left school in the second term.
In 2010, at Agape Academy Kosele, he scored 401 and was returned to Maranda School.
In the 2011 KCPE, Nyamlori scored 403 from Oriri Primary School and received an acceptance letter from Nairobi School. Equity Bank through the Wings to Fly program paid for his secondary education.
In 2015, he took the Form Four National Examination (KCSE) and scored a B+ of 71 points.
Join Kenyatta University
After completing KCSE, his scholarship was suspended but he joined Kenyatta University where he studied for a Bachelor of Public Policy and Management.
After completing her undergraduate studies, she now has a reason to smile and is asking any employer to give her a job as she strives to start a new chapter.
“My plan for the future now is to give back to society. I will start with employment and gradually build myself up,” said the 38-year-old man.
Cancer Disease
A few months after graduation, Nyamlori was diagnosed with cancer.
On January 20, 2024, Nyamlori passed away from stomach cancer, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and hope that inspired many.
Nyamlori was admitted to the Aga Khan Hospital Poisonous before being transferred to Nairobi last week when his condition worsened.
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