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Waweru's final semester of an electrical engineering diploma in Nairobi

Waweru has worked and saved for four years to study an electrical engineering diploma; a $850 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Brian Victor Nakamya
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Nairobi
Waweru is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an electrical engineering diploma at Nairobi Polytechnic, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a library assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $850. The registrar has said Waweru can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Waweru has a distinction average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Waweru would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Waweru isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $850 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $440 • Final term tuition: $340 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Textbooks and materials: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Brian
due date
2026-09-14
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Brian

  1. Quick update: $595 raised so far (70%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 50% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Patrick F. Banks

    best of luck, Brian. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

    • Ratna Sinta Tampubolon

      take care, Brian. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Grenoble but we're thinking of you. Love from Grenoble.

      • Bea D. Velasco

        praying for you, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

        $1,041 raised of $850

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