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Samburu village celebrates as first girl to earn varsity degree graduates

Nancy Loongonyek, the first girl from Lopesiwo village in Samburu East constituency to graduate with a university degree received by her family in the village on January 10, 2024, after she graduated from Maseno University. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

In a small village tucked away in the rugged terrain of Samburu East Constituency, Nancy Loongoyek lives like any other girl from the pastoral community, but with a great feat, she is the first to achieve.

In her village, she is the first girl to graduate from a university.

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