Kenyan Graduate Narrates Inspiring Journey From Onion Seller To Finding Work In Germany

• Benson Kamau had high hopes after joining the university to pursue a degree in international relations
• He graduated but could not find work, and he got into farming onions in Tanzania and also rolled his sleeves up for other jobs
• Kamau inspired many as he narrated he saved his earnings to learn German and eventually find a job abroad

A Kenyan graduate has shared his journey from starting campus before eventually flying abroad for work.

How did jobless graduate relocate to Germany?

Benson Kamau posted a slide show with a photo of his first day on campus to pursue a degree in international relations.

Another photo depicted him with a bottle of liquor.

"I got a supplementary in the exams and decided to taste because life was unfair."

Kamau then got involved in student politics at the Technical University of Kenya before finishing his degree, but he never got an internship.

The graduate did not sit back and wallow in misery as he started selling onions.

“I went to Tanzania to grow onions to make it in life.”

Kamau enrolled for German classes at the Goethe Institute as he had pursued the language in high school.

“I did many side hustles to support my German classes, hoping to one day move abroad for work.”

He then applied for a volunteer social year in Germany, which allows young people to work in the social sector, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

“DHL surprised me, but I thought it was a joke.”

Kamau went to the German embassy and got a visa before flying abroad.

“I bid Kenya goodbye. This is the day my parents knew. Nobody knew till the day I booked my flight.”

Kamau shared photos of his life abroad, where he learned to drive and travelled across Europe. He visited Austria, Switzerland, France and Finland.

TikTokers reacted by saying:

_chari_:

“I’ve realised life is smoother without dating.”

Cynthiamburu:

“Your story has really encouraged me.”

Jasmine Lerato:

“Very inspiring. Congratulations.”

How jobless graduate makes KSh 4,000 daily

In other news, Bolton Bosire graduated in 2022 from African Nazarene University with a degree in commerce accounting option but could not find work.

He retreated upcountry for a year before returning to Nairobi to help a village mate run his egg and smokies wholesale business.

Bosire put his papers aside to sell the snacks in the CBD, and he shared how he found success after going viral on Twitter.