'I have today offered full education
sponsorship up to the university level to Daniel Owira when he visited me at
State House. He is now one of my sons and will give me his report form at the
end of every term.' .. H.E Uhuru Kenyatta
Source: Presidential Press Service.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered full education sponsorship to Daniel
Owira, the form two Highway Secondary School student who moved the audience to
tears during the Kenya National Drama Festival State concert in Mombasa.
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H.E Uhuru Kenyatta Giving Owira a Tour of State House |
Speaking when he meet Daniel at State House Nairobi
today, President Kenyatta said he will pay for his school fees up to and
including the university level.
The President said he will be monitoring closely
the education progress of the Highway Secondary School student.
“You are now one of my sons. Make sure you give me
your report form every end of the term,” President Kenyatta said.
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Kenyatta & Owira In Mombasa - During Drama gala Performance. |
Saying he will move Daniel out of the slums and
enroll him as a boarder in his current school, the Head of State urged Daniel
to aim at developing his acting talents as he pursues his education.
Said the President: “As I educate you, make sure
you do well but do not stop your theatrical work and co-curricular activities.”
The President also assured Daniel’s mother Ms Rose
Owiyo that he will revive and revitalize her business. President Kenyatta added
that he will support Daniel’s elder sister Susan who works as a volunteer
assisting
girls in the slums.
After the meeting, President Kenyatta conducted
Daniel on a tour of State House.
Decision Times Kenya wishes to salute H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for that kind and humble gesture. It is a personal demonstration of the 'human feeling' within the President's heart that can push a royal man to reach out to the less fortunate. In the fullness of time, God will abundantly reward you. God bless you and God bless Kenya.