At just 20 years old, Brenda Kwamboka is a fourth-year student at Moi University, pursuing a degree in Civil Aviation Management—a dream that once seemed far out of reach.

Brenda is the first-born in a family of three. She was raised by a hardworking mother who took on casual jobs—washing clothes, digging, planting—just to put food on the table. Her father offered little support and was strongly opposed to investing in the girls’ education. When Brenda sat her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams and scored 329 marks out of the possible 500 marks, she was called to Enomatasiani Girls. But the excitement was short-lived as there was no money, and no encouragement from home.

In 2018, when she was about to join Form 1, Brenda learned about Fadhili Trust through her aunt. That connection changed everything. Fadhili Trust stepped in, covering school fees, transport, shopping, and even rent during critical times. With this support, Brenda completed high school with a B plain in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and earned a place at Moi University.

Fadhili Trust didn’t stop there. They continue to pay her university tuition and accommodation. Without this intervention, Brenda admits, “I’d probably still be hopelessly at home. My father didn’t see value in girls’ education.”

The support has also lifted the burden for one of her siblings. Her 18-year-old sister is now pursuing Emergency Medical Training at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) under Fadhili Trust sponsorship, and her younger brother, currently in Grade 5, is being supported by a private school due to his strong academic performance.

Brenda has faced many challenges, including a 25 km walk with her mother to seek sponsorship. But those sacrifices continue to fuel her ambition. She dreams of working at an international airport, not just to achieve personal success, but to uplift her family, especially her mother, who has given so much for their future.

Her greatest motivation is giving back. She says, “There is always hope. I want to support other children like me, those with dreams but no means. And I’ll start with my little brother. My mother deserves to rest.”