Meru Mum Who Educated Househelp Emotional After She Graduates From University : "Can't Hold Back Tears"

• Zippy Kendi's joy radiated as her sponsored househelp graduated from Mount Kenya University
• Kendi's househelp transformed from personal assistant to college graduand, marking a heartwarming journey of growth, education, and gratitude
• Kendi's supportive sponsorship brought emotional ties as Besties completed Business Administration studies, inspiring hope for a bright future and new opportunities

Meru - Entrepreneur Zippy Kendi is over the moon, and it all has to do with the fact that her househelp, whom she sponsored to college, has finally graduated from Mount Kenya University.

Househelp joins MKU

"We can't keep calm; celebrating one of my greatest wins. We appreciate those who walked with us," said the elated Kendi.

"This beautiful soul has been my personal assistant, my daughter calls her bestie. Some years ago, we made this bold step and enrolled her at MKU. It hasn't been easy but I thank God we made it through. I am a happy parent of a graduand today as she was conferred and received the power to read and do what appertains to the degree," she added.

According to Kendi, Bestie joined her household years ago to care for her little daughter, as she moved to different places in search of opportunities.

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Kendi said: "Bestie is very humble and she has persevered in her journey She started from the lowest point and worked her way up."

"I only want to see her get a job ...that is the next step and it will make me me so happy," she added.

Bestie studies Business Administration

Years later, the relationship grew from employer-employee to family. They called her Bestie, and on August 4, she graduated from Mount Kenya University, her education fully sponsored by her employer.

"Bestie as I am about to release you to the outside world of employment, I can't hold tears of joy as I remember how far we have come. All I wish you is favour in the next life. Thank you for serving us well. I pray to God that He will give me and Kikie someone else who matches your energy to understand us as you have always done.

"This far it is God, my prayer is for God to bless you with a good job. She studied Business Administration," Kendi revealed.

Domestic worker graduates as nurse

Further afield, Mercy Wangeci, who moved to Saudi Arabia to become a domestic worker, finally became a Certified Nurse Assistant in the country.

The 25-year-old lady born in a family of eight was raised by her mum after her dad died in 2006.

Shortly after enrolling in an Eldoret college, a man made her pregnant and ran for the hills, leaving her to raise her baby alone.

In a Facebook post, she said deferred her studies to make the move to the Gulf country and now credits God with her success.