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Visually Impaired Student Still at Home Over School Fees

Six weeks after Grade 10 students across the country reported to school, Meshack Lemerian remains at home in Enenkeshiu Village, Kilgoris Constituency, Transmara West Subcounty, not by choice, but because his family cannot afford to send him to school.

Meshack, who is visually impaired, successfully sat for his KJSEA examination at Kilgoris DEB Special School. His performance earned him admission to a special secondary school in the Meru region, where he is expected to join Grade 10. However, financial constraints have stalled his transition.

Speaking to the media at their rural home, his mother, Everline Mutemperia, expressed both pride in her son’s achievement and distress over their inability to raise the required funds.

“My son worked very hard despite his condition. He was called to join school, but we have not been able to take him because we do not have the money,” she said.

The family says the delay has been painful, especially at a time when the government has emphasized that all learners should report back to school without fail.

Meshack’s dream is to become a teacher in the future, a goal he says is driven by his desire to inspire other children living with disabilities.

“I want to teach and help other children like me know that they can succeed,” he said softly.

Local residents in Enenkeshiu village have described Meshack as disciplined, focused and determined despite the challenges he faces. They fear that prolonged absence from school could affect both his academic progress and morale.

The family is now calling for financial assistance to facilitate his admission, including transport, school fees requirements, and personal learning materials.

As his classmates settle into their new academic year, Meshack waits at home, hopeful that support will come and that he, too, will soon take his rightful place in a classroom.

For now, his books remain packed and his dream of becoming a teacher remains alive, waiting for a helping hand.

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