From Turkana to PhD: Uhuru Kenyatta Celebrates Moses Ekuwam’s Journey to PhD

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Kenyatta Trust beneficiary Moses Ekuwam after he graduated with a Master’s degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from the China University of Petroleum.

Moses, who comes from Turkana County, has also secured a Chinese government scholarship that will enable him to pursue a PhD in the same field at the university in Beijing.

According to the Kenyatta Trust, Moses joined their education programme in 2014 after being identified as a bright student with a strong academic potential.

He began his secondary school education at Bungoma High School before getting an opportunity to further his studies in China.

Kenyatta Trust

The Kenyatta trust described his academic journey as a reflection of the impact of investing in education and supporting talented students to achieve their academic goals.

It further noted that Moses’ determination, together with the sacrifices made by his mother, played a key role in his success.

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The organisation added that his achievement demonstrates how access to educational opportunities can positively transform the lives of individuals, families and even communities.

Former president Uhuru Kenyatta, who serves as the patron of the Kenyatta Trust, shared Moses’ story on his official social media pages, congratulating him on the milestone and celebrating his academic accomplishments.

Uhuru’s Remarks

“Congratulations, Moses Ekuwam. It has been a joy to watch your journey from a young scholar from Turkana County to a Master’s graduate and now a PhD scholar. May this next chapter bring even greater success,” Uhuru said.

The Kenyatta Trust has continued to support academically gifted but financially disadvantaged students across the country.

This is achieved by providing scholarships and mentorship, which are aimed at helping students pursue quality education and unlock their potential.

Scholarships

The programme aims to help learners complete their education and build careers that contribute to national development.

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Moses’ success comes at a time when scholarships continue to provide opportunities for many Kenyan students to pursue higher education locally and even abroad.

Such scholarship programmes have enabled learners from different parts of the country to access quality education regardless of their financial background.

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