The best thing about Kenya having free Primary education has been the stories behind those who have gone back to primary school.
‘Priscilla Sitienei, a 90-year-old grandmother from rural Kenya, is believed to have become ‘the world’s oldest primary school pupil’. Sitting in class with children aged 11-14, Priscilla says she has joined school with the intention of inspiring Kenyan children, along with finally learning to read and write.”
Can you even fathom going back to school at 90 years old? Even those who never had the opportunity to go to school fully now the impact it brings to ones individual development and to the family. At 90 her goal is to educate others to learn, while most of us would be battling on whether we can walk, talk and eat she is battling being in a class room with 11-14 year olds.
Her parting shot “I want to say to the children of the world, especially girls, education will be your wealth. Don’t look back and run to your father. With education you can be whatever you want.” – Priscilla Sitienei.
We applaud Priscilla, you can read about her full story here
#girlsmatter #makingithappen
Courtesy: Zoe Kelland
