Anthony Njagi, a teenage boy from Meru who had been missing school to sell firewood and herd cattle so his ailing mother could eat, has finally returned to the classroom after Kenyans rallied behind him following a TUKO.co.ke feature on his life.
The Grade 10 student had been caught in a painful cycle, choosing between his education and the survival of his mentally ill mother, who could not care for herself.
Which school did Anthony join?
Rather than abandon her, Anthony stayed home, taking on the burden of providing for her day after day.
TUKO.co.ke first reported Anthony’s story, detailing how the young boy had sacrificed his schooling to ensure his mother did not go hungry. The report spread quickly, moving readers across the country to act.
Contributions from Kenyans poured in, and Anthony was subsequently enrolled at Miathene Boys Secondary School, giving him a chance to resume his education and build a future that the weight of his home situation had placed out of reach.
Anonymous individual pledges to clear Anthony’s fees
The generosity did not stop at school enrolment.
An anonymous individual reached out to the family after the story gained attention, cleared Anthony’s outstanding school fees balance and committed to supporting the construction of a new house for the family.
TUKO.co.ke, which coordinated the outreach, credited the outcome to the collective warmth of its audience, noting that the response had been overwhelming.
TUKO family continues to transform lives
“Indeed, TUKO Family is transforming lives,” the publication wrote in an update shared on Saturday, July 5, 2026.
Kenyans who wish to continue supporting Anthony can do so through the contact details pinned on TUKO.co.ke’s social media pages.
The family’s situation, once defined by hardship and uncertainty, has taken a meaningful turn, one built entirely on the generosity of strangers who chose not to scroll past.
