In a rural Kenyan village, Harrison Wahome, a teacher and father, decided that his four daughters deserved an education, despite social and economic constraints. With a modest salary and insufficient resources, the couple mortgaged efforts and faced constant travel to pay tuition fees. They refused food to prioritise school.
In an area where the bride was prepared for marriage, Harrison asserted that "the value of a girl is not in her dowry, but in her diploma". Her conviction was that knowledge should come first. Social and economic pressures did not deter them. They even negotiated with schools to keep girls enrolled, their pride wounded but never giving up.
As a result of this sacrifice, their daughters have attained professional qualifications. Faith is a public health counsellor, Kalekye works for a health NGO, and Kavuu is a nurse.
Today the family is an example of struggle and hope. Harrison shows that a father can break traditions and open educational pathways for girls in his community.
Source: tuko.co.ke; nation.africa