Kenyan Man in US Graduates From Navy Academy After 16 Years:”More Stability”

Peter Kengere is a proud man as he celebrates his achievements in the US Navy.

Kengere will graduate from the US Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) on April 19, 2024, marking his successful completion of the comprehensive and intense training program.

According to American Connections Media, his journey in the Navy began 16 years ago, motivated by the desire to pursue educational opportunities and establish a stable future for his family both in the United States and Kenya.

“I joined the Navy for the educational opportunities,” Kengere shared. “The Navy offered me a chance to finish school, earn my citizenship, and provide more stability to support my family here and back home,” he said.

Kengere served as an enlisted chief petty officer before joining the OCS training and will serve as a supply officer after graduation.

“Graduating from the academy is a dream come true. I’m glad to have mentors who have guided and corrected me since starting in the Navy as an E-1 and understanding the humbling process of coming up in the ranks,” Kengere said.

Kengere says he wants to be an example to others chasing their dreams despite facing hard times or rejections.

“The key is not giving up, regrouping, self-correcting, and trying again,” he said.

The sailor revealed his upbringing in Kenya is what has shaped his success and determination in the US.