Author: mahalivu
Thu Jul 17 15:14:42 2008

Hallo Sir,

Am Astudent at Daystar University but currently out of school due to fees. I ought to have graduated with the class of 2008 but this was not posible due to financial challenges as the story below. Kindly cionsinder cases similar to mine .Thanks

PERSONAL PROFILE DUNCAN ISAAC LIVMBATSI MAHANGILU ST NO: 06-1393.

My Name is Duncan Isaac Livmbatsi Mahangilu born on 21st January 1972 at Gaigedi village, Vihiga District of Western Province in Kenya. I am the last born to Mzee Jeremiah Mahangilu and Mama Leah Nyagoha in a family nine. I started school in 1978 at Gaigedi Primary school when my Daddy had only two years before retirement from Kenya Railways. I knew Christ in the year 1985 while in standard Seven and ever since God has manifested his Love and Grace in my life

Our family migrated from Nairobi and went to settle on my father’s two-acre land in the rural area. Life became a struggle to us as my father worked hard to meet our school fees and to sustain the family. The only source of income for us came from our small tea farm. In addition, my Dad had to sell all his domestic animals to raise school fees for my brothers and sisters who were in Secondary Schools. Two of my brothers never managed to complete Secondary Education due to lack of fees. Those who managed to attend secondary school didn’t score good grades as a result of the harsh environment that we were experiencing.

I sat for my Kenya Primary Certificate of Education exams in 1988 and scored 50 out of 62 points but didn’t manage to join a Government School due to lack of school fees hence I joined a Community Secondary School. Towards the end of my 4-year learning, our school was affected by tribal land clashes that escalated in most parts of the Rift Valley and the entire country. Most of us (the non Kalenjins) were forced to evacuate for safety thus we could not attend classes because of the heightened tension. The Kenya Certificate of secondary education examinations were interrupted and halted for two weeks due to leakage. The Government and the Kenya National Examination Council had to re-set another exam for us. However, I managed to score third (3rd ) division grade.

In 1992, I moved to Nairobi and I lived with a relative as I searched for employment. The only job that people with my qualifications could secure was manual lobour in construction firms. I made a decision and began working with a construction company for two years until 1994 when I got a job with a computer services’ firm in Nairobi town. Splinter Commercial College was my employer for two years where I served as a cleaner cum messenger. During this period I used part of my wages to do short courses in salesmanship’s and computer packages.

Consistently in prayers, God gave me a job with Daystar University on January 1996 as cleaner cum groundsman. My hope for education advancement was rekindled to serve the University because it had provisions for staff development policy. Before my dream came to pass, retrenchment came. The Management Board decided to do away with the none-core businesses where by I was among the staffs marked to go in October 2003. My final dues after retrenchment total to KShs 146,000 (one hundred and forty six thousands).

In 2004 April, I got admission to Daystar University (Student Number 04/0107) to pursue a Diploma Programme in Management and Development. I raised my fees from the money I was paid in lure of the service to Daystar University with the help of a sponsor from the US. As part of my attachment project, I worked with Food for the Hungry International-Kenya (FHI) in June to September 2005. I graduated in June 2006 with a Diploma in Management and Development. After completion I immediately enrolled for the Bachelors of Arts in Community Development during the June Blocks (Student Number 06-1393). Unfortunately, my sponsor fell sick due to heart related complications hence unable to support me. After my attachment with FHI they gave me a contract of 1-year to serve as a Community coordinator cum facilitator. During my stay I found an opportunity to serve the poor and the needy in Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho, Kayole and other slums in Nairobi. I worked diligently as if working for God. I am proud to have made a difference to the needy for that one year up to when my contract ended in February 2007.

The Registrar Daystar University Box 44400-00100 Nairobi.

April 25, 2008

Dear Madam,

Re: Application for A scholarship

Greetings in Jesus Name our Lord and Savior.

I hereby apply for a scholarship to facilitate the continuation of my education at Daystar University that has stalled due to the heart complication related disease that has affected my sponsor since August 2006.My Admission No is 06-1393 for a BA in Community Development programme.

Kindly, I do request for your assistance and prayers even as I endeavour to fulfill my dream of attaining servant leadership training and education to transform our communities. Attached, find a copy of my profile.

Thank you and Gods blessings as you serve.

Duncan Isaac Livumbatsi Mahangilu

C.c Finance Manager Financial Aid Officer Liaison Officer




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