Former Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura has intervened and secured form one admission for Winnie Jelimo who was reportedly rejected by 5 secondary schools for allegedly living with albinism.
In a statement, Mwaura noted that Kapkenda Girls and Thika School for the blind had accepted to admit the girl.
Additionally, Mwaura noted that the education fund had provided scholarship for Jelimo’s entire secondary education.
He further noted that the Albinism Society of Kenya shall provide personal effects like lotions and protective clothing to ensure Jelimo has an easy time in school.
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File image of former Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura. [Photo: Courtesy]
“We thank GOD we have secured two slots for admission for Winnie Jelimo the girl with albinism from Nandi North, who scored 347 marks in KCPE, and has been denied admission to various schools on account of having albinism. Now, she has two slots at either Kapkenda Girls High School or Thika High School for the Visually Impaired (my alma mater).
“The Kenya Education Fund has agreed to sponsor the girl for the next 4 years. The Albinism Society Kenya shall support her personal emoluments including provision of sunscreen lotions and protective clothing. Thanks to all those who reached out or tagged for us to intervene. It’s a calling not a job,” Mwaura said.
Speaking to a local news outlet, Jelimo who scored 347 marks said she had visited fie schools but turned down due to her condition.
“We have tried to secure an admission slot for her in several secondary schools in vain. Many have said they cannot admit her due to her condition. I think albinism should not be the reason to deny her the right to education. I have another daughter who is living with albinism. Does this mean that she will also go through this?” Jelimo’s dad Samwell Kipruto posed.
