Kapkenda Girls High Student Excites Kenyans With Impeccable News Reporting In Kiswahili: "Super"

• Sharon Sergon, a Form Four candidate at Kapkenda Girls High in Kabartonjo Baringo county, has impressed people with a news report in Kiswahili
• Sergon was participating in the Mentorthon Youth Mentoring Program at Kaptagat Girls, which brought together 17 schools
• Many people asked young Sergon to keep practising so that she could be a journalist in future

An eloquent student is the talk of the town on the internet after her impeccable report in Kiswahili made rounds.

Where is Kapkenda Girls High?

Identified as Sharon Sergon, the Form Four candidate at Kapkenda Girls High in Kabartonjo, Baringo county, participated in a Mentorthon Youth Mentoring Program at Kaptagat Girls, which brought together 17 schools.

Sergon's report was about laziness, and she discouraged other Kenyans from being lazy. The report was laced with popular sayings and proverbs, making it even more engaging.

Her voice was powerful and clear, and her diction was the envy of many.

In his Facebook post, Lemiso Leboo said that the lead mentor at Kaptagat Girls, Dr Albert Kochei, gave Sharon an opportunity to showcase her talent.

"He didn’t expect this. Her talent is solid, and very soon, she will have us glued to our TV Screens at 7 pm news," said Lemiso.

“If you are not doing what you love to do, then you are doing the wrong thing. Here is a product of Mentorship," he added.

Kenyans react to Sharon's report

Chriss Korir:

"Already you have a talent. Go for for journalism immediately after ua secondary education. Congrats."

Kelvin Ng'etich:·

"This is pure and excellent. Practice Practice makes perfect. She's the next big thing ."

Ronald Kipkurui:

"This is awesome."

ACTT Digital Media:

"This is super. We are planning a big Talent Showcase on 21st August 2024 in Nairobi..She and her school can be part of this."

Ken Misoi:

"Fluent Kiswahili, she has a perfect voice; any radio, TV station,or government should give her a part-time job to showcase her talent."

Pastor Mary Chepkong'a Ministries:

"Keep on our star,we pray for you."

Johnstone Chepyegon:

"Pure talent from Kabartonjo to Kapkenda girls.May her dreams be fulfilled."

Karima Girls student's Kiswahili impresses Kenyans

In another story, a Form One student at Karima Girls High School in Nyandarua captured Kenyan hearts with her heartfelt handwritten letter.

The student, sponsored by the Affecto Foundation, displayed remarkable proficiency in Kiswahili and delighted readers with her eloquence.

In her letter, she expressed gratitude and shared her academic aspirations, demonstrating dedication to her studies.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke