Marakwet Man Who Hawked Smokies To Survive Graduates From College: "Nafocus Mbele"

• If there is a happy graduate in town, then it has to be Korir Oliver, who graduated from the Rift Valley Institute and Technology
• Korir, who hails from Elgeyo Marakwet county, boasts a Diploma in Plumbing technology, and as he studied for it, he sold eggs and smokies to survive
• The brilliant and resilient man started his business with KSh 15,000, which bought the trolley and snacks to sell

Korir Oliver from Elgeyo Marakwet county is over the moon after finally graduating from the Rift Valley Institute of Technology.

Korir comes from bandit-ridden Elgeyo Marakwet county

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Korir revealed that he comes from a humble background and that his parents are just trying to make ends meet.

"I hail from Marakwet; it's a hardship zone with bandits all over. I started hawking smokies and eggs to sustain myself in school," said Korir who studied Plumbing Technology at the institution.

Korir starts business with KSh 15,000

Korir revealed that he started the business with KSh 15,000, and that included the smokies and eggs for the business.

At the moment, Korir is still selling eggs and smokies at the institution. He believes that it will not be long before he gets a good job.

"I am looking for a job or any other opportunities that may come my way," he said.

"Life is so simple you have to work hard and focus head for better things," he added.

Fresh graduate walks home alone after ceremony

December 2023 was full of graduations, and many people celebrated with all the pomp and glamour alongside their families.

Netizens were touched by a graduate who walked on foot all alone in his flowing graduation gown.

It was a touching moment for many, with some sharing similar stories of how they celebrated their milestones all alone.

Eliud Wangondu:

"You are the only one who knows what you went through to get that degrees. Congratulations Sir."

Rahmoy❤️: "Kumbe tuko wengi, anyway congratulations to us ❤️"

habibaomar:

"Congratulations to him♥️can somebody hug him for me." Mike peter sirkal ; "Must be Kahawa Sukari area. Saw this guy..he must have gone through a lot."