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Firm gives A-student who almost lost varsity slot new lease on life

David Ohito Standard Digital Online Editor, Ronald Ndegwa managing director Savannah Cement, Dr. Mwisukha Andanje Acting director Academic Affairs, Saul Henry Obwanda who receive a scholarship of 1million from Savannah Cement after his story was highlighted on the Standard Newspaper he is to join Kenyatta University Rose Otieno (right) foundation chairperson KU taken on 1st September 2016. PHOTO:WILBERFORCE OKWIRI

About a month ago, Saul Obwanda was a frail, demoralised and hopeless young man.

The orphan had just lost a chance to study civil and mechanical engineering at Kenyatta University due to lack of fees and had resorted to working in his aunt's posho mill located in Railways Estate in Kisumu, for no pay.

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