This archive report was first published on 18 December 2021.
On December 17, 2021, the University of Nairobi (UoN) held its graduation ceremony, where Kandara MP Alice Wahome's daughter, Nyawira, graduated with a Master's in Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
MP Wahome took to social media to congratulate her daughter, praising her for defying the odds to achieve her academic goals. She encouraged other girls to study and pursue their dreams, saying, "As a woman leader who believes that there are equal opportunities for both the boy and the girl child, I can say that you’ve really done us proud and you’ve set a great example. God bless you in your future endeavors Nyawira."
MP Wahome also shared a message of encouragement to other girls, saying, "To every girl out there who has a dream, there are no limits. Go out there and conquer the world!"
During the graduation ceremony, UoN Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi urged the graduands not to compare themselves with others, saying, "As you go into the world, arm yourself with the wisdom of the popcorn. All of them are placed in the same pot under the same condition but pop differently. In this cycle of life, don’t compare yourself to others. You may not walk into a job right away or stumble across an idea that will not only benefit you but change the world but assuredly I say unto you, your time to pop is coming."
