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Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses

By The Standard January 10, 2026

Source: The Standard

Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses

Despitefacing challengesin their studies, some candidates who sat for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education posted exemplary results, opening ways for them to pursue their dream courses in the university.Among them is Femi Atieno Otung, from Mukuru kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi, who lost her father at a young age, leaving her in the hands of her mother, who raised her through hardships from primary to secondary education.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Among them is Femi Atieno Otung, from Mukuru kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi, who lost her father at a young age, leaving her in the hands of her mother, who raised her through hardships from primary to secondary education.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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