Bungoma: Kindhearted Kenyans Rally Support To Help Struggling TikToker Kienyeji Pro Max

• TikToker Alice Chebet, aka Kienyeji Pro Max, shed tears of joy when her fans held a fundraiser to support her education
• The content creator has amassed thousands of followers, but that has yet to translate to substantial monetary gain
• After explaining her situation to the visitors, they proposed to move the Form Two student from the local day school to a boarding institution

In a heartwarming display of community support, friends visited TikToker Alice Chebet, affectionately known as Kienyeji Pro Max, at her home in Kipchiria, Mt Elgon.

Led by philanthropist Irene Cheptap Oret, the group was deeply moved by Chebet's story and has launched an initiative to provide her with a better education opportunity.

Chebet has often missed school

Chebet, the eldest in her family and a Form Two student in a local day school had shared details about her humble background.

Despite facing numerous challenges, including a one-hour trek to school each way due to a lack of nearby educational facilities, she remains determined to pursue her education.

However, insecurity in the area has led to her being chased away several times, forcing her to miss school days.

Speaking about her challenges, Chebet expressed gratitude for her father's hard work and the support she has received from her social media family since last year.

Fans proposed Chebet moves to boarding school

Moved by her plight, the visiting group and Chebet's parents have agreed that she should transfer to a boarding school to enhance her focus on academics.

The community has rallied behind the content creator, with a call for support going out on social media platforms.

The goal is to secure funding for her school fees and potentially improve the family's living conditions.

The initiative also aims to empower Chebet to use her school holidays for community development work and content creation.

Plans in place to upgrade Chebet's family

The call for support has resonated with many, who have since offered various forms of assistance to the family.

"I believe in joining hands together to support her and her family at large. We can even up a decent shelter for them," Irene requested.

An emotional Chebet expressed gratitude for the community's willingness to unite and uplift her needy family.

"I don't know what to say. She's God-sent. May God keep blessing you for me Irene Cheptap Oret Age. Thanks for coming," she said.

Kienyeji's documentary about her life

TikToker @kienyeji_pro_max is known for her hilarious videos about her life in their remote village in Kipchiria.

Arguably, one of her most creative pieces was a documentary about a day in her life, where she included a moment of preparing githeri.

The content creator won the applause of netizens who noted that her narration and video quality were top-notch, and it captured the real essence of life upcountry.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke