Simon Muchuku Njuguna
My name is Simon Muchuku Njuguna, a third-year student at St. Paul University, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering.
Growing up in Kasarani, Nairobi, poverty loomed large. My mother, an ECDE teacher with a monthly income of 8,000 shillings, carried our family’s loads by herself since my father’s 7,000 shilling agricultural earnings only fueled his drunkenness.
Secondary school appeared impossible, but my mother and uncle managed to gather 60,000 shillings for me to join Weithaga Boys High School. I even used pocket money for fees. The stress was too much, and just as I was giving up, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) granted me a scholarship that sponsored my fees, granting me liberty to study.
With their support, I attained a B in KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education). Even though the university fees is weighing on my family, the urge to be a software engineer drives me to conceptualize trailblazing solutions. My dream is to change my community, inspired by NCCK’s vision.
I’m deeply thankful and yearn for their continued support for university students such as myself. With their assistance, I can be a tech pioneer, demonstrating that resilience and sponsorship can overcome adversity.
NCCK transformed my future, and I hope to inspire others from humble beginnings through my coding skills.
