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After spending 11 years out of school and walking 250 kilometres from Bomet to Nairobi in search of support for his university education, Duncan Kibet’s determination has finally been rewarded.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has offered Kibet unconditional admission to study for a Bachelor of Education degree, stepping in to support a young man whose extraordinary effort touched many Kenyans.
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Kibet embarked on the long journey to highlight the financial challenges that had kept him out of university, demonstrating his strong desire to become a teacher. His walk attracted widespread attention and admiration for his resilience.
In a statement, MKU said it would admit Kibet without conditions and offer him accommodation at the university hostels as he completes the remaining admission formalities.
The university described Kibet’s story as a powerful example of courage, perseverance, and the life-changing impact of education, calling on the public to support him as he begins his academic journey.
Despite completing his KCSE more than a decade ago, financial hardship had prevented him from joining university. Along the 250-kilometre journey, well-wishers offered him food, encouragement, and small donations amounting to Sh12,000.
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What started as a personal effort to raise school fees grew into a national symbol of hope and determination.
Raised by a single mother, Kibet had earlier postponed his studies to help support his younger siblings, putting their education ahead of his own.
MKU’s decision marks a major turning point for Kibet after more than a decade of deferred dreams, reinforcing the message that persistence can open doors even after long setbacks.
