My journey with Co-operative Bank Foundation begun in the year 2015 when I was joining high school at Precious Blood Riruta. At this was a time, my parents were experiencing difficulties in raising my school fees. My father is a tailor and my mum farms up-country. Together they have eight children.

One of our neighbours in Mathare, knowing the financial difficulties in my family, informed my father about the scholarship program. So, he started making enquiries and was referred to Sacco delegates. We applied for the scholarship and, luckily, we were successful.

I joined high school and completed my form 4 with a grade of A-. As I was one of the top performers, I was selected to join the University Scholarship Program. It gave me an opportunity to study at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to pursue Medical Biochemistry.

Working as an intern at the branch was a great opportunity, considering I was very young and inexperienced. I interacted with different professionals who mentored and encouraged me as they understood the needs and challenges of students like me.

Additionally, the stipend I received helped lighten the financial burden at home when there were difficulties. My life would have turned out quite differently had I not received the scholarship. When I can, I would like to assist other people because I know how much any assistance can change one’s life.