Meru University Student Seeks Help To Upgrade Wardrobe After Landing Side Hustle As Teacher

• Brian Areri reached out for help after landing a side hustle at Obwari Secondary School during the long holiday
• The Meru University student said he needed some official wear for when he begins his job as a secondary teacher
• Kenyans showed unity as not only many offered to buy him clothes, but others offered to give him accommodation

While many primary and secondary pupils have resumed school, university students are on a long holiday.

A young man has appealed for help to buy clothes after landing a side job as a secondary school teacher.

Brian Areri, an orphan who was taken to school, courtesy of help from well-wishers, had gotten a job to keep him busy while on a long holiday.

Which school was Meru University student teaching?

He contacted Sammy Ondimu Ngare, narrating his heartbreaking and dire situation, seeking aid.

"Evening, sir. I don't know how to say this, but I need your help, and it may sound urgent. I applied for a chance to teach at Obwari Secondary School. Today, I was called, and I was given an opportunity there. Now my challenge is I don't have official clothes. I was asking if you could help me with some money to buy at least two pairs of trousers and two shirts together with shoes as I left my official shoes at the university so that when I get some money, I can buy new ones.

I am requesting your help, sir. You know you are everything to me. Grandmother has nothing," the young man pleaded.

Social media users help Meru University student

Areri's plight touched many social media users, who flocked to the comment section to express their willingness to help.

Hon Jumah Junior:

"One trouser and a pair of shoes."

Buffalowings Mwitu Wa Timoteo:

"Does he wear soft khaki pants? If yes, let him give us his size."

Shamim Givenx:

"I can bless him with a pair of trousers and a shirt from my shop."

William Ogopa:

"My house is empty. I can offer accommodation."

Shiru James:

"Sometimes, I cry when I see someone in such a situation, and I can't afford to help. I pray that one day, God will bless me and others."

What was Narok teacher's heartbreaking plea?

In a similar story, an organisation responded to the need of a Narok teacher who went viral online seeking help for students.

The teacher wished to buy school uniforms for eight students but had no resources until the Daughters of Gideon Moi stepped in.

The organisation's founder expressed pride in her foundation's achievements and pledged further support for the children's home.

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