A young secondary school student has taken to the streets to seek assistance from the public to pay his overdue school fees. In a heart-wrenching video, the boy is seen holding a paper listing the fees for his class as he moves from car to car in traffic, asking for help.
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According to the TikTok user @kellywanjikuterry, who shared the video, the boy has been stationed on the road for two weeks. The video, which has gained significant traction, shows the boy’s persistence and determination to raise the necessary funds for his education.
“If you meet him along Denis Pritt kindly help him. He has been here for two weeks for school fees,” @kellywanjikuterry wrote in his post.
The video has elicited strong reactions from social media users, many of whom expressed their willingness to help the boy. Comments on the video show an outpouring of support, with individuals tagging potential helpers and encouraging others to contribute to the boy’s cause.
Social Media Reactions
Social media users took to the comments section on TikTok to share their thoughts and offers of help:
- @Karuri_carsales suggested: “We should pick him up, get an OB, and drop him at that school. If he’s a genuine student, we’ll pay his fees there.”
- @Isabella Mutonyi wrote: “My son schooled at Vihiga Boys and got a B. If it’s genuine, let’s support him.”
- @beautybear722 commented: “If he’s genuine, let him get in touch with me. I will sponsor his education to the end. I don’t want to assume he’s not genuine, but I will pay directly to the school.”
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