Evance Abok is a Kenyan graduate who holds a Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology.
He was employed as a project manager at Taka ni Mali, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), after the intervention of CAS David Osiany.
Osiany noted that he helped Abok secure the job in the NGO where he served as a board member after seeing his plight.
“I reached out to the founder and the management to ask if they had a slot to suit his skills. Evance was then subjected to a robust interview with the Team Lead to assess his skills, competence and attitude
“And after the 2 hours assessment, I am delighted to inform that Evance has walked away with an offer to be the Project Manager for a massive yet greatly interesting project with Taka Ni Mali,” Osiany said.
Osiany observed from the very beginning that Abok exhibited sharp intellect, an analytical mindset, a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to demonstrating his capabilities.
He further noted that he became aware of Abok’s challenges through a local WhatsApp group and took the initiative to investigate the depth of his difficulties.
Discovering that Abok remained unemployed despite graduating at the top of his Master’s program was disheartening, yet his additional struggles were even more troubling.
Abok attended Oriwo Boys High School, where he distinguished himself by attaining the highest score in his school with an A- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
He later gained admission to Chuka University, where he pursued a degree in Environmental Science, graduating with first-class honours in 2016.
Abok’s exceptional academic performance led to his selection as the Valedictorian of his class, showcasing remarkable resilience.
Following this, he was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, sponsored by the United States Department of State, to pursue a Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Sustainability at the esteemed New York Institute of Technology.
Abok later shared a post on Facebook, recounting his arduous journey in search of meaningful employment during a challenging eight-year period.
After completing his education, he ventured into the business sector; however, most of his attempts were unsuccessful.
“I had no meaningful professional engagement up to 8 years following my graduation from Chuka University (needless to say, as the best-graduating student on November 13, 2015); and more than five years after graduating with a Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology -scholarship
“8 years and counting… My life is a cocktail of so many things. You see, life is oozing unfairness; In fact, the only distinctive feature of life is its unfairness,” he wrote on Facebook.
Abok’s entry into the New York Institute of Technology in 2016 marked a promising opportunity for his future, particularly due to his passion for environmental conservation.
He aspires to become an environmental consultant, driven by a specific motivation: the swift industrialization of Kenya, which he believes necessitates technical and policy expertise to ensure that the country’s development prioritizes the preservation of environmental integrity, as noted by the New York Institute of Technology.
