Twenty-four-year-old Abdulrahman Banza has defied odds from scoring a D- in the Kenya certificate of secondary Education (KCSE) to landing a well paying job as a nurse.
While narrating his journey to success during a recent interview with Tuko.co.ke, Abdulrahman revealed that despite his high school years being marked by average academic performance, he regularly excelled in sports, particularly rugby.
However, his final year took an unexpected and challenging turn when he and his rugby teammates were suspended following allegations of plotting a strike.
Despite being innocent, Abdulrahman faced a two-week suspension that left his academic future in jeopardy.
Eventually, after the end of his suspension, he was allowed to return to school but had to repeat Form 3 and sit for his final exams separately from his peers.
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“Repeating two years in high school taught me the importance of persistence and perseverance in overcoming obstacles.” He recalls.
His hard work paid off.
He remarkablymanaged to score a B- of 59 points, including a straight A in his weakest subject, Mathematics. After high school, Abdulrahman pursued a nursing career at KMTC Murang’a.
Despite facing challenges in securing employment post-graduation, persistence led him to a volunteer position at RFH Healthcare, where he demonstrated his skills and dedication.
His hard work and commitment eventually paid off, as he landed a well-paying job as a nurse.