The top three candidates in the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations, whose results were released on Monday, have been rewarded with an offer for a three-day vacation at the coast from the unlikeliest source.
The three candidates are Olive Mwea Wachira (Riara School, Nairobi), Rawlings Odhiambo (Kakamega Hill School, Kakamega) and Victor Momanyi Mogusu (Emmanuel Springs Academy, Makueni).
Kenyan songstress, Esther Akoth, through her company Akothee Safaris, has offered to take the top three candidates from the just released (KCPE for vacation in Malindi.
Speaking to reporters, a representative from the company revealed that the holiday is expected to take three days and two nights starting next week.
She, however, failed to disclose further details stating that it was a partnership between three firms and that they were still ironing out the details.
“The event is definitely happening,” stated the representative, “It will take place next week and will run for three days and two nights beginning next week.”
The other companies in the partnership include Malindi Dream Garden, where the vacation will take place, and Silverstone Air, which will fly the candidates.
The representative further divulged that they had not gotten into contact with the candidates yet but will publish further developments on their social media pages.
Offering the opportunity, Akothee took to social media to congratulate the pupils and mothers in genera.
“Congratulations to all mothers in the world for giving us purpose in life, see success. Will be flying the top 3 candidates for holiday!” wrote the musician.
The three candidates are Olive Mwea Wachira from Riara school in Nairobi, Rawlings Otieno from Kakamega Hill School who tied at 453 marks, and Victor Momanyi Mogusu from Makueni with 452 marks.
Mwea intends to pursue a career in pharmacy whereas Otieno wishes to become a doctor.
The singer made the revelation in an Instagram post a day after the announcement of the result of the examinations.
Akothee said the top performers, accompanied by their parents, will be flown to Malindi Dream Garden by Silverstone Air next week.
“Congratulations to all mothers in the world for giving us purpose in life , see success, @silverstoneairservices will be flying the top 3 candidates for holiday! direction malindi @malindidreamgarden katasi of @akotheesafaris we can’t wait to dine with @kenyancanadian let’s all say one word for mothers all over the world , tag this three company’s and tell us what you would like us to do for you,” wrote Akothee.