I graduated from Maseno University in 2018 after studying International Relations with Information Technology. where I sat my KCSE examinations in 2013. I managed a B+ plus of 73 points. My mum gave birth to me when she was only 15 years old. Therefore, my grandparents raised me. My grandfather was working at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) before retiring and my grandmother was a tailor.

I attended Ganjoni Primary school and life was manageable. I started facing challenges when my grandfather separated with my grandmother. I would go to school without food and my grandmother was unable to raise my school fees. My school life has had many highs and lows. In class five, one of the teachers took notice of my academic potential.

She took care of me and enrolled me in a boarding school. Through her kindness, I managed to go through my primary school and score 379 marks in 2009. While looking for more financial help, we turned to Co-operative Bank Foundation. My mother was a member of KPA SACCO as she was employed as a support staff.

She helped me secure the scholarship and through the support of the Foundation, I went to Kombeni Girls School in Kilifi County. I eventually went on to score a B+. As I was one of the best performers in my region, I was then selected for the University Scholarship Program and I joined Maseno Univeristy to study International Relations with Informational Technology.

The Foundation did not only pay for my school fees, but gave me a wholesome experience. While in High School, I gained a mentor in one of the staff at Ukunda branch in Mombasa. She would monitor my performance in school and pushed me to do better. In University, I found other people I could call family after meeting and bonding with the other University Beneficiaries

The internship program in University gave me a chance to build my CV, gain some exposure and interact with the real world. I used the stipend I earned to support my family and the work I did gave me the advantage needed to find a job almost immediately after university. I am deeply grateful for the Co-operative Bank Foundation scholarship.