Johnstone is a bright young man pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Nairobi. He is currently a first-year student. “I was very excited to join university, and now that I’m here, I have to agree that it has been a journey of learning not just academically, but also in all aspects of life.”
Johnstone explains that Moja Tu has enabled him to see the world differently and encouraged him to set higher goals because he now believes he can reach them. “Before Moja Tu came through, I never thought I could even set foot in a university. Now I hope to do even greater things because I have seen it is possible.”
He explains that his transition to university was very smooth. Moja Tu ensured he was all set up for school and followed up to see that he had settled well in school. He adds that he now has nothing to worry about, and all he has to do is work hard to reach his goals.
“Moja Tu has equipped me with everything I need to succeed, and I cannot waste this chance.”
Johnstone explains that International Women’s Month is about celebrating the women who have made a difference in his life. He singles out his mother and Moja Tu’s founder, Kathy, as the two women who have had the greatest impact in his life. He praises campaigns that are steered towards empowering women and girls. He reveals that there are several girls in his class which he finds laudable. Johnstone also encourages the girls in the Moja Tu organization never to feel discouraged in pursuing any career path they would like.
“The bottom line is that all of us are humans; we all work and study hard to attain good grades and therefore pursuing whichever career path should completely be out of merit and not gender.”
Johnstone, who is training to be a science teacher, says he is looking to pay it forward to the next generation.
“I am glad that I will be in a position to impact young people through education directly. Now, I am learning all I can to be a competent teacher. I sincerely thank my sponsor and Kathy for believing in me and allowing me to get an education.”