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As thousands of KCSE candidates across Kenya sit for their exams, Terry Charity, a student at King David Junior and Secondary School in Juja, faces an extraordinary challenge. Battling a severe heart condition, Terry relies on an oxygen cylinder and tubes to take her exams—a lifeline she has depended on since the national tests began last week.
Her parents, Lucy Mumbi and Paul Njiru, start each day with meticulous care, ensuring their daughter is ready for her exams. Unable to walk, Terry travels by a hired taxi from their rented home in Sewage Estate, near Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, to reach school.
Terry’s journey began with birth complications that affected her mobility, leading to her enrollment in a special school, where she excelled academically. Her outstanding performance qualified her for a prestigious high school, but due to her condition, she joined King David Junior and Secondary School instead.
Last December, her health took a turn for the worse, requiring a long hospital stay and the need for constant oxygen support. Since March, Terry has been dependent on oxygen therapy and other expensive treatments, creating a heavy financial burden on her family.
To support them, Susan Wambui, the Kiambu Huduma Centre coordinator, has rallied friends and community members to assist with Terry’s medical expenses. She is calling on well-wishers to help cover these costs, giving this determined young student the chance to complete her education.
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