Top 2022 KCPE candidate gets full scholarship
Top 2022 KCPE candidate (Otieno Lewis Omondi) awarded with full secondary school scholarship by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa
Top 2022 KCPE candidate (Otieno Lewis Omondi) awarded with full secondary school scholarship by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
Otieno Lewis Omondi, the top candidate in the KCPE 2022, has been offered a full scholarship for his secondary school by Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa.
In a statement on Wednesday, December 21, Barasa said that the county would pay the star student’s whole high school tuition after he outperformed all 1.2 million competitors who took the national exams.
“The County Government of Kakamega will sponsor the top student, Otieno Lewis Omondi Glen, through his Secondary Education,” he announced.
Additionally, Governor Barasa acknowledged the significance of the primary school Lewis attended and lauded the instructors for nurturing the student.
“Congratulations St. Peters Mumias Boys Primary for placing Kakamega County on the National map, by producing the best student.
“It was a pleasure joining you for the celebrations. Good academic performance is a result of deliberate efforts from teachers, parents, learners, and the community,” he stated.
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He further noted that the whole country was in a celebratory mood for it outshined all other counties in the country.
“Today is a happy day for the people of Kakamega after receiving the KCPE results because the top student comes from this county,” he celebrated.
Education in Kakamega county has continued to receive mass support from the government since it forms part of the Governor’s manifestos.
“I have made sure that the education sector in my manifesto has been given the first priority and am also working with the government to make sure the sector is highly supported,” announced Barasa.
Speaking after receiving his exam results, Omondo expressed interest in joining Alliance High School and later pursuing a course in engineering at the university.
“I thank God for the impressive performance in the KCPE exam. My parents and teachers gave me the encouragement and support that made all the difference and contributed to my good performance in the exam. My fellow students were there for me all the time whenever I needed them,” he stated.
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