Worried how I’ll pay for college, cater for son

Hello,

I must commend you for the job you do on advising people. I am a single mother in need of advice.

My son is turning two in August. We live at my parents place, and soon I will be going back to school for a degree. I am lucky because through my church, I got a half scholarship to university. I am to report to Kiriri University of Science and Technology in September.

However, when I look at how we live at home, we can’t manage the rest of my university fees. I therefore badly need a job to support my son and myself through college. Can you help me find one in Nairobi, even if it’s menial?

Susan

Hi

The unemployment levels in Kenya are still very high. I encourage you to push on with your quest to go to college.

Since you already have so scholarship, I suggest you go to your local constituency or county ward to see if you are eligible for further scholarship.

Universities also give loans and bursaries, and one can do some work on campus. Try these out and see.

In this column, we can only advise you on what to do and not necessarily take on the responsibility of finding you a job. That’s a different assignment altogether, for which we are not equipped.

I pray that things work out for you. Just don’t give up hope.

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