Nandi Jobless Graduate Begs Rigathi Gachagua To Offer Him A Job: "Please Help Me"

• David Kipyego, a 31-year-old graduate, has reached out to Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua for assistance in securing employment
• Kipyego's emotional plea sheds light on the challenges faced by educated youth in Nandi County, grappling with joblessness despite their qualifications
• Kipyego expressed his belief that certain leaders are destined to make a difference in people's lives, particularly during times of need.

A jobless graduate, David Kipyego, armed with a BSc. in Biomedical Science and Technology, has reached out to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for help.

Why is the graduate calling on Gachagua?

The 31-year-old graduate has implored the deputy head of state to extend a helping hand in his quest for employment.

The plea, posted on Facebook by Alfred Koech, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by many educated individuals struggling to secure employment in a competitive job market.

In his heartfelt message, Kipyego expressed his belief that some leaders were God-given and can provide assistance during times of need.

In the Facebook post, Kipyego wrote,

"Kindly help me convey my message to the intended recipient. Life has been unbearable. I believe that some leaders are God given and can be there for us when we are in need," he said.

Graduate struggled through campus

The post was accompanied by a description of his academic background and his current struggles.

Further sharing his journey with TUKO.co.ke, he revealed that he began his studies at Egerton University in 2013, pursuing a BSc. in Biomedical Science and Technology.

However, his academic journey faced several hurdles, leading him to defer his studies in 2016 for a year.

"I joined Egerton university in 2013 for Biomedical science and technology. Somewhere along the way, I faced challenges which made me defer my studies in 2016 for a year," he said.

He eventually returned in 2017 and successfully completed his degree in 2018. Despite his accomplishments, Kipyego's graduation was delayed until June 2021.

What has Kipyego been doing?

"I later went back in 2017 and finished in 2018. But my graduation was withheld until June 2021 when I successfully graduated,' added the graduate.

Since graduating, Kipyego has found himself in a cycle of temporary work, undertaking locum positions as a school laboratory technician.

According to him, he has six years of job hunting under his belt.

"Since my completion, I've been going around doing locums as a school lab technician. I am 31 years old. I've been looking for a job for the last six years," he said.

Nairobi graduate washing clothes for a living

In a similar story, a young lady whose back was against the wall was desperately looking for employment to fend for her family.

The distraught woman stepped outside her comfort zone as she appealed for a job opportunity with a placard.

Centrine Jerop said she graduated in 2018 from the Co-operative University of Kenya but has not found a stable source of income since then.

She is a Bachelor of Cooperative Business (Finance Option) graduate and has been doing casual jobs to earn income.