Maseno University student who funds his dreams through 'mjengo', 'beba beba'

Rose Gicheru for Tv47 Digital January 18, 2023, 02:19 PM

Maseno University student doing mjengo work — Stephen Njuguna, a third-year student of Maseno University says that during holidays, he works menial jobs at construction sites - popularly known as mjengo - to fund for his education and also help his mother in catering for the family. PHOTO/TV47

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The third-year student at Maseno University attests that it is difficult for most students to rely on their parents to fully fund their education.

"I come from a humble background. During the school holidays, I do 'kazi ya mjengo' to cater for mine and family's needs," he says.

Although the government provides student loans for tertiary studies, some students still resort to alternative means to cater for expenses, as Stephen Njuguna says.

The thirdyear student at Maseno University attests that it is difficult for most students to rely on their parents to fully fund their education.

"I come from a humble background. During the school holidays, I do 'kazi ya mjengo' for as long as even two months," Njuguna narrates.

On why he does it, Njuguna says life at home has never been easy.

"I am a son of a single mother. We're two siblings in our family. My sister, who is older than me, sacrificed and opted to drop out as our mother couldn't get both of us through school. Unfortunately she got a child. I couldn't stand watching my mother struggle to provide for all of us. I vowed to do whatever it takes to ease the burden at home."