68-year old Makueni woman scores 143 marks, accountant dream still alive

Veronica Kaleso Matilu, 68, a candidate in this year's KCPE examination writes her English language paper at Unoa Primary Cchool, Makueni County. [Stephen M. Nzioka/Standard]

Veronica Matilu is a proud woman.

The 68-year-old mother of 10 wrote her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams this year and scored 143 marks.