Narok Central Sub County, Kenya – Joy and pride filled Nasaruni Girls’ Primary School in Narok Central Sub County following the remarkable performance of its students in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams. The school, known for admitting girls rescued from retrogressive cultural practices such as early marriage, achieved a significant feat with a mean grade of 314 marks.
According to Kenya News Agency, Branice Dikirr, one of the students at Nasaruni Girls’ Primary School, scored an impressive 406 marks. Dikirr, who aims to become a lawyer to advocate for the rights of the girl child and vulnerable groups in society, expressed gratitude for overcoming the challenges she faced, including being rescued from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriage.
Similar to Dikirr’s story, Maloi Koonyo, another student at the school, scored 371 marks and also aspires to be a lawyer focusing on women’s rights. These achievements underscore the resilience and determination of the students despite the hurdles they have faced.
Bishop Moses Sayo, the Director of the institution, stated that the school was established to provide hope and opportunities for the girl child, often marginalized in society. He emphasized the school’s mission to inspire girls to work hard and pursue professional careers, emphasizing that they can achieve as much as their male counterparts.
Bishop Sayo, of the Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG), highlighted the supportive initiatives provided by the school, including the provision of sanitary towels and full scholarships for extremely impoverished students. He urged parents to support their children by providing basic needs and emotional support.
The bishop also recalled a distressing incident where a girl was deceitfully removed from the school under the pretext of a family emergency, only to be forced into marriage. This incident underscores the challenges and societal pressures the school and its students continue to face.