[Image]When Dickson Sitei registered as a KCPE exam candidate at Mogotio Little Friends Academy he knew it was time for serious revision.This was until sometime in September, when he was involved in an accident that almost killed his ambitions.He was in the fields herding animals during the second term holiday when he got pricked right in the left eye.RELATEDWoman’s joy as daughter who made her leave school scores 425Education Yesterday[Image]Aisha: I underwent a heart operation but still made itEducation 17 hours ago[Image]After simple first aid he went back to school for the third term.Also Read: Kakamega and Bungoma produce top KCPE test starsTeachers, however, discovered he was struggling to see as his eyes remained red and teary. They sought treatment at the Mogotio sub-county hospital before he was referred to an eye specialist in Nakuru.And while he was still recovering, the exams came calling.He confidently sat the papers and was able to beat the odds to register top performance.He scored 412 marks and was third at the school. Gloria Chemutai and Valentine Chemutai scored 425 and 418 respectively.“I want to thank God and my teachers for helping me achieve these results. It was not easy but I am glad I performed well,” said Sitei.Also Read: Double joy as Kajiado twins score high marks in KCPEThe teenager wants to join Kapsabet Boys high school and pursue electrical engineering in future.He attributed his good performance to hard work and discipline.His teacher, Mr Davis Kuto, described him as a bright and well-mannered pupil who rarely got into trouble with the teachers.The school had a mean score of 393.02 marks, with 31 candidates scoring 400 marks and above. BY DAILY NATION
posted by Breaking Kenya news at 10:23 on 24 Dec 2022
"Eyesight problems didn’t stop boy from acing exam"
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