A story emerging from Nakuru has touched the hearts of many Kenyans.Stephen Ogola Ngongo, a university graduate, has spent more than a decade searching for a stable job despite holding a degree from Maseno University.
His life reflects the silent suffering of many young people who work hard in school but end up struggling to survive after graduation.
Stephen, who is related to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, completed his studies 11 years ago.
His education journey was not easy — he faced financial difficulties throughout his time at the university, forcing him to take long breaks before finally graduating.
Yet, even after completing his studies, life has not improved.
Today, Stephen lives in Nakuru with his wife and children. To provide for his family, he works as a casual laborer, loading and offloading heavy goods such as cement and metal at construction sites and warehouses. The work is physically demanding, and the constant exposure to cement dust has started to affect his health.
Despite his education, he earns just enough to feed his family, with nothing left for medical care or savings.
Speaking to reporters, Stephen expressed his pain and frustration, saying that he had never imagined life would turn out this way after all the effort he put into his education.
He added that what hurts most is seeing his family suffer while he continues to hope for a chance to use his skills and knowledge in a meaningful job.
His situation has drawn sympathy and raised discussions about the high unemployment rate among Kenyan graduates.
Many Kenyans online have expressed support, urging well-wishers, government institutions, and employers to come forward and help him secure decent work.
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