A 72-year-old great-grandmother identified as
Cheptakar Kakuko Tukongole in Kenya, has
surprised everyone with her quest for
knowledge as she enrolled for primary school
examination.
Kakuko is now among the candidates sitting
for the 2016 Kenya Certificate Education
Examination (KCEE). The great-grandmother,
a traditional midwife whose favourite subject
is Swahili will write her exams at Chepturu
Primary School this month.
While explaining her reasons for returning to
school at her age, the mother of many children
said she only took up the decision to enable
her communicate effectively because none of
her 14 children went to school.
“None of my children went to school and I am
the only person who can communicate in
Kiswahili. I can also write but for them it’s a
dream. It is only my last born and I who have
taken up the challenge. My other 14 children
have not enrolled in school but that has never
discouraged us.”
Cheptakar Kakuko Tukongole is described by
her classmates as the most hardworking pupil
in class.
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