As I write this, it is about 5 p.m. in Kenya on Tuesday and the 8th graders are just finishing up their first day of exams. I pray that they feel peace tonight about their performance today and not anxious for the coming days of more exams.
Right now, I'm praying for Brian.
Brian’s Story
My name is Brian Otieno. I am sixteen years old. I was born in 1994. I was born into a family of four members including myself. In my family, I am the first born. I have three siblings. All of my siblings are sisters.
I went to a nursery school in my early childhood in upper country at a place called Ugunja in Nyanza province. The name of the school was St. Paul E.C.D. Center. I later entered grade one in a school called Nyamasare primary school for my primary education. When I reached grade seven, I was transferred to another school called Ulwani. That is where I did my first national exam and managed to get a mark of 346 out of 500. Because of financial problems I had to move to Kibera to live with my aunt.
This happened one week after our national exam which took place from November 10th- the 12th of last year. When I reached Kibera in Nairobi, my aunt suggested to me to repeat grade eight. I did not have any alternative option but to repeat grade eight at New Hope.
I am trying to get 450 marks out of 500 so that I can join National school and later become an engineer.
The problem that I face here in Kibera is housing. Other houses may sometimes even be swept away by the strong rain.
I can say that I am funny, honest, and smart. I always pray so that one day I may reach my goals.
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