Levis Otieno: Kanga Boy Who Joined Secondary School With Empty Metal Box Scores B+ In KCSE

• Levis Otieno has brought smiles to his family after attaining a mean grade of B+ in the 2023 KCSE results
• Otieno performed well in all seven subjects, with his lowest mark being a B- in English, at Kanga High School
• He arrived at school with an empty metal box containing only two bar soaps and without the required items listed on the admission form, such as the uniform

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

A journey that commenced with desperation has ultimately borne fruit after four years of unwavering faith and hope.

Levis Otieno shines in KCSE Results

This determination bore fruit, as Levis Otieno achieved a remarkable mean grade of B+ in the 2023 KCSE examination results.

According to his results shared online, Otieno scored highly in computer studies, where he recorded a straight A, Geography A-, Kiswahili and Biology B+, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics B, and a B- in English.

What happened to Levis Otieno?

In the year 2020, NTV reported that Levis Otieno Rabah from Migori county, who scored 390 marks in KCPE, embarked on his education at Kanga High School with nothing but a metal box and two bars of soap, as provided by his parents.

According to his modest mother, the family faced financial constraints that prevented them from purchasing a bag, uniform, going shopping, or covering his school fees.

"There is no money to buy him shoes, bag, socks, uniform, shopping or pay his school fees. we have nothing," she stated.

Otieno earnestly appealed to benevolent Kenyans for assistance in navigating through high school, given his parents' lack of income to support him.

Despite persistent attempts to secure a bursary proving futile, leaving them feeling hopeless in their endeavour to facilitate his education, the young boy remained resolute in his determination to enhance his future.

Jalang'o offers to help Levis Otieno

After his story gained traction on the internet, sympathetic supporters came forward to offer help in terms of shopping and covering school fees.

Comedian Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, stepped up to lead these well-wishers, taking charge of ensuring the settlement of his four-year school fees.

"I spoke with the school principal of Kanga High School on the phone. The journey is officially kicking off. The fee is KSh 53,000 annually. We need to pay for the four years," he said.

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Levis Otieno

Levis Otieno: Kanga Boy Who Joined Secondary School with Empty Metal

Levis Otieno: Kanga Boy Who Joined Secondary School with Empty Metal