Dorcas Kavata, the mother of Judica kalinga who scored 403 marks in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) can now breathe a sigh relief after Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir came to her rescue.
Nassir has promised to offer full scholarship to Judica as he joins St Brigid's Kimilili Girls High School in Trans Nzoia county.
Judica’s mother Kavata, had previous sought for scholarship from Kwale County, however, was turned away because her records showed she voted in Mombasa County.
Hearing this, Governor Nassir arranged for a meeting with the mother in his office Monday 13th February to assure her of his personal support for Judica.
“Usitie wasiwasi tutamsomesha huyu mtoto kuanzia leo,” said the county boss.
He further added, “If God blesses me with life, then I will continue to support her. She should continue working hard”
Nassir further stated that his office is currently in the process of establishing the Governor’s Scholarship fund to address needy students seeking financial assistance.
Judica’s mother expressed her gratitude to the Governor claiming that she made the right choice in voting for him as the governor and urges him to continue to extend his hand to the needy people in the county.
“I am so grateful to the Governor. He said he will sponsor my daughter throughout high school and university,” she said.
The mother stated that the daughter had great ambitions to become an accountant and declared the opportunity by the county boss to have brought their hopes back to life.
The county boss is widely known for his efforts in prioritizing support for education during his tenure as Mvita MP and now as the Governor of Mombasa County.
Recently, the governor’s reputation peaked the internet over his annual KCPE and KCSE candidates feeding program, a program that pre-existed his tenure as the Governor of Mombasa County.
