Cecil Bonventure
My name is Mutonyi Cecil Bonventure. I was born in Kakamega County, Western Kenya, then abandoned when only 4 months old. I was thereafter brought up by my grandmother, whom I always knew as my parent. After Class Seven, my grandmother took me to her friend’s place and left me there to continue with studies. Shortly thereafter she died.
I really struggled to get through school, and repeated Class 8 four times due lack of fees to join secondary school. Each of these times, I would score more than 400 marks out of 500. It was in this context that a friend advised me to visit NCCK offices in Kakamega Town.
Thankfully, NCCK put me on a scholarship and I joined Kakamega High School. The scholarship enabled me to get through secondary school, and I joined Chuka University where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Forensic Investigation in 2017. I thereafter got a job at SMEP Microfinance Bank where I am working to date.
I sincerely want to thank the NCCK for supporting me and helping me overcome a difficult period in my life. Without their assistance, I wouldn’t be where I am today. On my part, I am impacting in the society by helping needy children through paying visits with the little and much gifts and basic needs that God provides to me.
May the Lord bless NCCK.
