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Ballola Onyango achieved an outstanding score of 381 marks in his KCPE examinations even though he attended school under challenging circumstances.
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A benefactor assisted with covering his initial tuition costs at Kanga High School, which ranks among the best-performing public institutions nationally.
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Nevertheless, what appeared to be a promising opportunity to lift his family out of poverty has lost its shine following his withdrawal due to outstanding fees amounting to KSh 181,000.
Kisumu – A talented student hailing from the West Nyakach Ward, within the Upper Kadiang’a Sub-location, now confronts an unclear path ahead after being compelled to leave school because of economic hardships.
Ballola Onyango is a remarkably driven and intelligent young individual who caught the eye of his local community in 2021 after performing outstandingly well in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations.
What was Ballola Onyango’s score in the KCPE exam?
Ballola’s aunt, Domoline Adhiambo, informed
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that the young student achieved an remarkable score of 381 marks in the end-of-year examinations.
His exceptional achievements at Onwang’o Primary School secured for him a prestigious position at Kanga High School, which ranks among the best national institutions in the nation.
Due to the kindness of a benefactor, Ballola managed to enter Form One and start his secondary schooling.
Achieving this milestone was like realizing a long-held dream for the diligent student and brought great joy and pride to both his family and their small village.
Why did Ballola Onyango leave school?
Nevertheless, the financial aid proved unsustainable, and eventually, the weight of tuition fees and additional educational costs grew overwhelming.
In spite of their utmost endeavors, the family has not managed to gather enough money to maintain Ballola’s enrollment in school.
The outcome has led to a devastating disruption of his educational path, leaving the promising student residing at home as his prospects remain uncertain.
Regarding the recent developments, Ballola conveyed a profound sense of sorrow about the circumstances, yet he still holds onto hope that assistance will come his way so he can continue with his education.
“I continue to have faith in my aspirations. I am convinced that I can achieve them with an opportunity,” he stated.
Ways to Support Ballola Onyango’s Education
Now, community members and leaders are reaching out to benefactors, charitable organizations, and government educational aid initiatives for assistance.
He conveyed his wish to keep pursuing education so as not to let his promising future be compromised due to insufficient funds for tuition.
Those interested in supporting Ballola Onyango may contact his sister, acting as his guardian, at this number: 0745665824.
At the time of submitting this report, the fourth child among six siblings was indebted to the educational institution for more than KSh 181,000.
PS Raymond Omollo has expressed concerns regarding student dropout rates
As reported separately, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo advocated for enhanced cooperation among parents, educators, and community leaders to tackle the increasing rate of students leaving schools prematurely.
The PS expressed concern that drugs, lack of parental supervision, and economic hardship were the key drivers of dropout rates, particularly in arid and semi-arid counties.
According to a 2023 study conducted by the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (FLANA), the rate of students leaving schools prematurely between the ages of 6 and 15 rose from 7.5% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2023.
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