Kenyans Pay School Fees for Form 3 Girl Who Lost Dad after Stone Fell on Him While Working in Quarry

• Kwamboka, a Form Three student at Moi Nyabohanse Girls High School, thought her education journey was over after the death of her father
• While working in a quarry, a stone fell on him and killed him instantly, leaving the Kisii family hopeless and in pain
• After her heartbreaking story emerged, sympathetic Kenyans rallied to support Kwamboka and her bedridden mother

A young girl from Kisii county has received overwhelming help from Kenyans after her story went viral.

Kwamboka lost her father, the family's breadwinner, who had been working in a quarry to provide for them.

Who paid Kwamboka's school fees?

Kenyans extended their generosity and support to her and her mother by stepping in to meet their financial needs.

"The dad was the one paying school fees and buying food. Her mum is bedridden and can’t do anything. During the burial, many people promised to pay her fees and cater for all expenses. But immediately after the burial, none of them were to be seen.

Well-wishers eventually paid this young lady’s school fees. Hugs, dear—work hard now and make your mom proud. If you know you can’t fulfill what you say at funerals, please just keep quiet. This was painful. May God help this family," read a post on Facebook.

Which school does Kwamboka attend?

Kwamboka emotionally narrated how she found out about her father's death, which left her and her mother in unimaginable pain.

In her school uniform, the Form Three student at Moi Nyabohanse Girls High School vividly recalled the fateful day her brother discovered their father's body.

"He ran to where dad was breaking stones. When he didn’t find him there, he looked inside a cave and found him. A stone had fallen on him. His head was badly injured—there was no skull," she recounted.

She visited the accident scene, remembering the day she heard about her beloved father's death.

Kwamboka devastated by fake promises

She said that although many people had promised to help during the funeral, no one followed through afterwards.

"They promised to pay my school fees. Others vowed to clear the balance so I could continue my studies, but nothing materialised. Everyone just went back home after the burial," she said, tears welling up in her eyes.

She also recalled being sent home over unpaid school fees by a principal who allegedly did not want to hear any "excuses."

Kwamboka tried to explain her situation after her father's death, but the principal reportedly refused to listen.

Kenyans react to Kwamboka's story

Social media users flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and offer encouragement after hearing her story.

ednakwamboka5783:

"Yesterday, I cried bitterly. I really love this young girl—her future is very bright, and the blood of Jesus will protect her and her family. Let’s support her. She is the future hope we need."

walternyariki2765:

"That girl is brilliant from how she speaks."

vincentogesi:

"Let God see this family through—it’s truly emotional. God, protect this young girl and let her be the light of this family."

rodgerskilia863:

"I never contributed, but I can send a word of blessing to all who helped the girl."

Nairobi girl stuck at home after KCPE

In another story, the family of Ravinah Adolwa received significant support from sympathetic well-wishers following the girl’s heartbreaking story on social media.

Kenyans rallied behind the family of the young girl, who had not set foot in school six months after completing her KCPE exams.

They raised enough money to send her back to school and to relocate her family from Kawangware to a better home.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke