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Peter is the thirdborn child in a family of four. His mother abandoned the family and Peter is currently living with his elderly grandmother who can’t work. His older siblings have never gone to high school due to lack of school fees. Peter did his primary exam in 2018 and could not join high school due to lack of school fees. He however did not give up but decided to repeat grade eight. Peter is determined against all odds to succeed in life. He believes that education is the only way to a bright future. His dream is to become a journalist in future. His role model is Citizen TV news anchor Lilian Muli.

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2020 Form 1

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Peter
Wed, January 6, 2021 at 10:46 am GMT
Hi Sharon! hope you are fine . We are now reopening our schools for the second term and am happy because i am going to resume to my normal live of reading. I think it will be different because of washing hands and wearing face mask but i hope all will be good. The mentor series had helped us very much such that it build our confidence and now I can talk to a group of people without fear. I have also learned a lot when we were at home and hope I will challenge the exams. I have also been reading news papers, magazines and storybooks to be an informed student and also become a fluent english speaker. In school am going to work hard to achieve my dream and support other needy students in their education. In Kenya it rained and we have planted food crops like; maize, beans, cowpeas and peas. What about in your place? As you told me I will start writing articles while in the secondary school because I would like to be a unique journalist. Goodbye
Sharon
Mon, October 12, 2020 at 7:56 pm GMT
Hello Peter!

It's always good to hear from you. Today in Maryland it's quite rainy and cold. It's clear that the seasons are changing.

I am glad you are planning to be a journalist. It's an important career. I read several newspapers each day so I can become a more informed citizen. I'm wondering if you would like to write an article for Kenya Connect about the Mentor series. We always like to share stories and information with our friends and supporters of why Kenya Connect matters. Perhaps you can write an article about the Mentor Series, why it's important, how it's been helpful to students, and what you think it's accomplishing. You can include quotes on what your friends think about it and any parts that you thought were particularly helpful. I am sure James, Monicah, Patrick or Esther could work with you on it. Many young people in America who want to be journalists start writing articles in secondary school as practice.

Take care and keep reading!
Sharon
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