Ledama Ole Kina Offers Job To Bold Uasin Gishu Student Who Confronted Mandago Over Scholarship Saga

• Until Monday, August 7, Mercy Tarus was just like any other ordinary graduate roaming Eldoret town and trying to make ends meet
• Mercy Tarus is among hundreds of students who fell victim to the Uasin Gishu County Government Oversees Scholarship Programme
• Tarus's charisma and bravery have gotten the attention of many people including Narok senator Ledama Ole Kina who wants to meet her

Uasin Gishu - “Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats." Mahatma Gandhi.

Mercy Tarus understands this so well because, until Monday, August 7, she was just like any other ordinary graduate roaming in Eldoret town and trying to make ends meet.

She is among hundreds of students who fell victim to the now infamous Uasin Gishu County Government Oversees Scholarship Programme.

And perhaps in reflection of Mahatma Gandhi's words, when the affected parents and their children engaged the county leadership at the Eldoret Town Hall, Tarus stood out after she took the leaders head on without blinking an eye.

How Ledama reached out to Tarus

Her charisma and bravery have gotten the attention of many people the latest being Narok senator Ledama Ole Kina who has even offered her a job.

"Mercy Tarus I would like you to work for me… speak your heart …the future belongs to candid youth! Let’s talk," Ledama reached out to Mercy via his official Twitter handle.

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Tarus who has become an internet sensation led demonstrations in Eldoret.

Tarus left Kenyans in amazement after she bravely confronted Uasin Gishu leaders led by Senator Jackson Mandago over the scholarship scam that has led her and other students to lose hundreds of thousands of shillings.

Tarus's strong message to Ruto

Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday, August 9, Tarus pleaded with President William Ruto to intervene, saying they were on the brink of losing hope of ever recovering the money embezzled in the scam.

"We just want our money back. We do not want any more excuses! Please, President William Ruto, intervene as Uasin Gishu is burning! The youths are desperate and depressed. We need our money as this government was meant to cater to the needs of hustlers," she said during the protests.

Turus's courage in confronting leaders for misusing funds she and others paid for the scholarship recently rendered her an internet sensation.

How Tarus caught the attention of Kenyans

On Monday, August 7, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii convened a meeting to iron out the issue that has seen parents and student stage protests in the county.

During presentations, the young lady caught the attention of many Kenyans due to her courage when speaking to the leaders.

She told them they kept lying, smiling, and looking innocent, yet they knew the whole deal was a scam.