WEIGHT OF HOPE.

I joined Kibabii University on 19th September 2023. I was excited and hopeful. I was convinced that I had finally found the path to change my life. Like many young people, I believed education was the answer to everything I had left behind at home.

But as time went on, I began to understand more.

I realized that getting to university is not the hardest part—surviving it and making something meaningful out of it is. I saw friends struggle with fees, families organizing harambees, and dreams delayed not by lack of effort, but by circumstances.

I also learned that life is not just about books. The people you meet, the relationships you build, and the networks you create matter just as much. Truly, your network is your net worth.

To my younger self, I would say this:
Hold onto hope, but be ready for reality. Be intentional with people, stay resilient, and never stop believing in your journey.

Because even in uncertainty, there is purpose.
And even in struggle, there is growth.

With love and gratitude,
Your future self,
Victor Kibet