Poverty nor riches is not a choice

Otoyo came from a poor family.  He was my school mate in primary school.  You could hardly detect the colour of his uniform due to so many different coloured patches.  He was looked down upon by many people.  Though he was a bright pupil, Otoyo did not work hard because he believed his parents lacked the ability to educate him any further.

One day l saw some students surrounding Otoyo and laughing at him because his short was torn unravelling the confidential secrets of his thighs, l ran over to him and l quickly picked up a log and dispersed the pupils.  I felt a glow of humanity burning in my heart.  Without even asking for permission, we went direct home and l did gave him a newly bought uniform.  I also asked him to work hard and if he happened to register a good grade he will have to join a secondary school like the others.  From then hence forth, Otoyo strengthened his hope and last year Otoyo was able to join a distingmished university leaving behind those who used to laugh at him

Location: Ahero, Kisumu, Kenya