Maryline Brenda Achieng lost her parents at nine months old and has been raised by her mother’s sister, who is also struggling....CONTINUE READING
The Form 4 student at Achego Girls High School was recently sent away from school over fee arrears of KSh 120,000.
Pushed to her lowest, the youngster is considering becoming a housemaid to raise funds for school fees. Maryline Brenda Achieng faces the harsh reality of dropping out of school due to accumulated fee arrears amounting to KSh 117,000.
Challenges have marked Maryline’s journey since her mother passed away when she was just nine months old. Since the loss, the Form 4 student at Achego Girls High School has largely been raised by her sister, Emily Judith Akoth, alongside seven other siblings.
Emily, a single mother herself, told TUKO.co.ke that Maryline’s education has been a constant struggle due to financial constraints.
Despite these challenges, Emily managed to enrol Maryline in Ring Road Orphans Day School, where she excelled academically.
Despite constantly being sent home for fees, the youngster performed well in her KCPE exams and was admitted to Achego Girls High School.
Dr Joshua Oron, the area Member of Parliament, helped secure her admission, however, sustaining her in school has remained a challenge.
Despite her determination to continue her education, she recently opened up about losing hope as her balance is nearly KSh 120,000.
She disclosed plans to seek employment as a maid to raise school fees, a declaration that worries her guardian.
Emily, deeply concerned about Maryline’s future, is appealing for assistance to ensure the bright girl completes her education.
With the second term approaching and additional levies of KSh 6,000 added to the existing arrears, she fears that Maryline’s future will be shattered.
She urged well-wishers to support Maryline in any way possible to take the teen back to school. Those willing to help can do so through Account Number: Achego Girls, National Bank Acc No 0102123640900, KCB 1101994029, Admission number 5018..<<CONTINUE READING>>
