Secondary School Student Begs in Traffic to Pay Overdue School Fees

A touching video trending on TikTok shows a young secondary school student in his uniform begging motorist in traffic to raise money for his overdue school fees.

A touching video circulating online shows a young secondary school student in his uniform begging on the streets to raise money for his overdue school fees.

The video, posted by TikTok user @kellywanjikuterry, reveals that the boy has been begging at the roadside for two weeks. The student, wearing his school uniform, can be seen approaching passing cars, seeking alms to cover his educational expenses.

The caption accompanying the video urges passersby to assist the student: “If you meet him along Denis Pritt, kindly help him. He has been here for two weeks for school fees.”

This video has prompted a significant outpouring of support on social media, with many users offering to help the student financially.

Here are some of the comments from concerned netizens:

@Karuri_carsales: “We should pick him up, get an OB, and drop him off at his school. If he’s genuinely a student, we’ll pay his fees directly.”

@Isabella Mutonyi: “My son attended Vihiga Boys and got a B. If this is genuine, let’s support him.”

@Felicia Mwilaria: “I saw him around Uhuru Highway during the first term and gave him some money.”

@Queenstellah20: “You’ll never understand the pain unless you’ve been there.”

@Beautybear722: “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.”

@Karembo2012: “Life should never bring us to this level. May God help us to support those in need.”

The video has highlighted the struggles some students face in accessing education and has inspired many to offer their support.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, TIKTOK