By Grace Gilo
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged young people to prioritize their education, emphasizing that it is the most effective way to secure the future.
The Speaker acknowledged the numerous challenges faced by young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in their pursuit of education, but encouraged them to persevere.
Speaking in his office with Ms. Claire Jumma, a graduate who has made remarkable progress from working as a security guard to earning a degree, Speaker Wetang’ula commended Claire for her dedication throughout her educational journey.
“Claire’s education is a testament that no Human is limited. Anybody can get there with determination and a clear vision”, stated the Speaker.
“I congratulate Claire for he resolve, efforts, commitment and determination to have a better tomorrow,” he added.
Ms. Claire Juma paid a courtesy call to the Speaker accompanied by her local Member of Parliament, Hon. John Chikati.
“Claire served as a security officer, an equivalent of a male watchman opening gates but now a fresh graduate from Kibabii University with a Degree in Education”, emphasized the Speaker.
The Speaker conveyed to the youth that education serves as a gateway, illuminating their future and empowering them to realize their potential and effect change in their lives, their families, and the nation.
“Claire’s life-changing testimony is a true reflection on education being an equalizer in the society. She is now ready to face the future armed with a decent, acceptable and recognizable education”, said the Speaker.
Hon. Chikati affirmed that Claire has overcome significant obstacles to secure her future.
“Mr. Speaker, I have managed to secure her a teaching opportunity in one of the local schools as she awaits her Teachers Service Commission number for employment”, indicated Hon. Chikati
The Speaker expressed gratitude to Hon. Chikati for his support in helping Claire find her path as she navigates this new chapter.
“Now as a graduate, she is on the job market and like any other graduate, she will be competitive to secure better employment”, encouraged Speaker Wetang’ula.
He further added that Caire’s Journey is an example to many people with various backgrounds who for one reason or another are unable to take the steps of education uninterrupted.
He commended her for displaying by example that taking up menial jobs can lead to great chapters in life with zeal and determination.