Born in Nakuru 26 years ago, David Kanyingi's life was full of ups and downs.

At one particular time, he was forced to stay in a small mud house with his mother at Ngashura.

This saw him land in the streets of Nakuru as a street boy after the death of his father.

Speaking to this writer, Kanyingi who is now a graduate Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from Egerton University, narrated how joining Street Children Assistance Network Nakuru (SCANN) in 2007 was a turning point in his life.

"I joined SCANN in 2007 after introduction by a friend and that was a turning point in my life," he said.

His, is a story from grass to grace. After joining SCANN, he was sponsored for his Primary school at Jamhuri Primary School where he got 351 marks and joined Menengai High school.

He adds that he had a dream and urge to continue with education.

"I had the urge to go to school and my mother and I knocked all doors," he said.

Though education roots for him was bitter, Kanyingi says he had to adapt.

With persistence he got a B plus and joined Egerton University to pursue Bachelor of medicine, Surgery.

He is among many who graduated at the 46th graduation ceremony held at the main campus in Njoro on Friday.

David Kanyingi with his mother after his graduation in Egerton University, Njoro

Photo credit: COURTESY

The soft spoken Kanyingi is grateful to SCANN Centre for enabling him achieve his dream.

"Were it not for SCANN I would not be where I am now. I also thank my mother Tabitha Wangari for stranding with me," said Kanyingi.

His advice to the young people is to work hard in bettering their lives.

SCANN Manager Abdul Omollo lauded Kanyingi for making the centre proud.

He says the centre has continued to produce great youth and integrate them to the society.

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