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Kenyan Community Rallies Around Student Who Reported to School with Only Two Bar Soaps

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.

On January 13, 2020, a heartwarming story of kindness and generosity emerged from Migori County, where a community came together to support a young student in need.

Levis Otieno Rabah, a Form One student, had reported to Kanga High School with only two bars of soap and a metallic box, leaving many to wonder how he would manage his studies.

However, thanks to the kindness of strangers, Rabah's future now looks brighter. Kenyans, led by Milele FM Radio presenter Jalang'o, rallied around the boy, offering both financial and emotional support.

A local supermarket stepped in to supply Rabah with shopping for his first term, while others contributed financially towards his school fees.

As news of the boy's situation spread, social media users expressed their desire to help, with many asking for his parents' contact information to offer further assistance.

One user, jay_baibe, wrote, 'God bless each person who has tried their best to put a smile on the boy's face. We wish him the very best.'

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