Mount Kenya University Rewards Student Who Celebrated Graduation At Kibandasky

• Almost one week since Eric Ndolo graduated in a colourful ceremony, Mount Kenya University has given him another reason to celebrate
• Ndolo shot into the limelight when he went to celebrate his graduation at a kibanda that used to give him food when he was broke
• The gesture impressed netizens, and when the university asked graduates to compete for a KSh 5,000 voucher, many people nominated him for it

Eric Ndolo Nthuko, who recently graduated from Mount Kenya University, has been awarded a KSh 5,000 voucher after he hit the headlines with his story on survival while still at the school.

Ndolo goes back to kibanda to say thanks

In a past interview with TUKO.co.ke, Ndolo shared that he survived as a student because a nearby kibanda used to give him free food.

After graduating from Mount Kenya University, Ndolo returned to Kibanda to thank his people.

The story went viral, and when the university asked people to share the best moments of their recent graduation photos, many people nominated Ndolo.

"Undoubtedly, the voucher winner is none other than Erick Ndolo Nthuko who hit the news line for celebrating his graduation at the kibandaski. Congratulations Erick, Pick your voucher from Communications Office, Alumni Plaza Office G001," said Mount Kenya University in a Facebook post.

"Due to the news people nominated me. I am grateful you highlighted me," Ndolo told TUKO.co.ke.

40-year-old graduate gets degree scholarship

Elsewhere, Tharaka University gifted Gladys Gakii a degree scholarship after she passed her diploma course with flying colours.

Gakii made the difficult decision to go back to school after her business, located in the heart of Meru county was auctioned.

As a child, she was abandoned by her mum by a river and later on, the brave woman ran away from abusive foster parents and started life on her own.

TUKO.co.ke learnt that she went to high school with the help of well-wishers and later graduated with a certificate in Criminology and Security Studies.

"I have attained a Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies. After all the struggles with school fees and upkeep, the Vice-chancellor saw my determination and thirst for education and offered me a scholarship in December last year," said Conje.