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One semester away: help Upendo graduate from Kasarani State College
A first-generation student, Upendo needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a law degree.
🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,031 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Kasarani State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $300.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent average, and my academic advisor has written in support of my application for a payment plan.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility.
I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student.
The payment will go directly to the Kasarani State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $300 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $15
• Textbooks and materials: $70
• Outstanding tuition balance: $215
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Upendo
- due date
- 2026-07-26
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Upendo
38% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Quick update: $65 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“All the best. Only $16 but hope it helps.”
- Rylee D. James 🇨🇦 · $10
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Take care, Upendo. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
how is Upendo doing now?
Praying for you, Upendo. Your post was clear and honest.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Upendo.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. exam and lab fees is the biggest at $15. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
thanks for sharing this. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Kasarani
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Kasarani.
Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Jakarta.
Wishing you peace. Study hard! All the best.
Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My neighbor in Cầu Giấy donated after I showed her your page. God bless