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Tear-jerking story of first class graduate who ended up on streets

When Kelvin Ochieng sat for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education and scored 392 marks out of the possible 500, it was a no mean achievement.

He earned an admission at Maranda National School where he continued with his exemplary academic performance. He outclassed his colleagues and became an index one candidate.

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