ODM leader Raila Odinga’s diehard supporter Nuru Okanga has been trending since the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam results were released. Nuru Okanga joined Form One at a day school. Although it was not clear how many marks Okanga scored in the national examination, he claimed to have passed well to secure a slot at a prestigious national school. Why Okanga didn’t join Starehe Boys Centre Days after the rest of the students joined Form One, Okanga surprised many after sharing photos of him joining a day school despite his previous claims of performing excellently. The Bunge La Mwananchi leader has now explained why he forfeited a chance to join Starehe Boys Centre. Okanga said the initial plan was for him to join the prestigious school, but some factors contributed to him joining a day school instead. “I have received hate and support in equal measure since I made it public that I have joined Form One. I want to make it crystal clear that my marks were enough to join Starehe Boys and that was my wish, but this is what made me join a day school,” Okanga said. According to the politician, the need to provide for his wife and children played a key role in informing the decision to join a day school “I have a family to cater for so hustle must go on. I have a school-going kid who needs school fees and other necessities. My wife needs me, service muhimu ,so no way I could go to a boarding school. My Kholera ward people and Kenyans need me too. Now you know!” he explained. Nuru Okanga’s education journey Nuru Okanga, Raila Odinga’s diehard supporter, sits for his KCPE exams. Nuru Okanga reveals politician George Wajakoyah hired a tutor to help him study for KCPE. Babu Owino grants Okanga scholarship after passing KCPE. Nuru Okanga claims he didn’t get his KCPE results despite them being accessible online.
by Amos Khaemba
