Different journeys, same destiny: The story of top two candidates | KCSE 2020 |

Reflections from top candidates Robinson Simiyu and Allan Wasonga
Wanjala who clinched position one was a student at Murang’a High School
Wasonga Allan emerged second best KCSE student nationally
Top students, parents & teachers celebrate impressive results
Candidates stayed home for 9 months due to COVID-19 pandemic
Disruption of academic calendar forced many schools to run online classes
#KCSE2020 #RobinsonSimuyu #AllanWasonga

[@jacklineawuor1417]

I didn't pass my exams...I got C plain but that won't make me relax coz what I know is that life has to continue...and work hard towards my dreams... thank God for what I scored... and without forgetting, I would like to congratulate these fellow gents ...may the LORD Almighty open for you ways to success ❣️❣️❣️

[@faithmwangi-kinoti487]

Dr. Allan 👏👏👏may your star 🌟 shine. May the Lord protect you always and may you achieve your dream of becoming a doctor.

[@sirsam4110]

Allan's wisdom is on another level...He makes me a proud alumnus of Agoro Sare.

[@bernardogwang4386]

Allan. Thank you for for putting Agoro Sare High High School on the global limelight. I'm proud of you as an alumnus.

[@ncba]

Global is a bit of a far reach

[@bernardogwang4386]

@@ncba depends on your definition of what's global. I guess global is subjective and in my view its global which may be different from your view and which I respect.

[@ncba]

@@bernardogwang4386 global has one definition. Nothing like my or your definition of what's global. wtf are you talking about?

[@bernardogwang4386]

@@ncba Which is this one global definition you are referring to?

[@carolynekipkosgei5555]

Boy child BIG UP. The humility in this two boys is absolutely amazing. And Allan acknowledging ni MUNGU that is it. God Bless you and lift you Higher and Higher.

[@iammarwa]

Those who did not pass ,DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY . Be a KZbinr LIKE ME.

[@cpamaureenchela]

It's also not easy...we have to be creative😂

[@Portugal309]

😂😂😂😂tell them bila connections hii life masomo ni makaratasi yaani toilet paper 🏃‍♀️

[@annabenjamin4595]

@@jaduongfelix ,

[@osmaneibrahim142]

Kabisa bro

[@noblechild5652]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 We are KZbinrs 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[@lindaaruwa4841]

Congratulations Boys. Allan, you have really really inspired many, amidst the storms... We celebrate you.

[@nancyomido1930]

Waluhya msiwaroge let's have this surgeons in the country Studying in the toilet is no joke. Congratulations boys .

[@emillyodhiambo2466]

Wa songa is aluo

[@sarahsain2708]

2 LUHYAS....WOW!! Salaam from USA my baby brothers...the sky is not the limit,congratulations, God bless 🙏.

[@noblechild5652]

Be blessed too while over there my sister. Soon I'm coming there inshaAllah 🙏

[@marygesare3118]

The two guys look very innocent and humbled.... Wachana na hawa viherehere 🙄🌚😂😂

[@noblechild5652]

, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rehansaid2934]

Did he just say he would score a casual A😂😂so A was a must

[@jobwalindi8487]

He was very determined

[@debbywangari6341]

I know right😅😅🤣

[@ramenyaramenya6223]

He doesn't know the meaning of casual.

[@kibuikamwangi17]

That how good he is 😂 an A for him is a walk in the park

[@NjorogeGATEITEI]

😅😅I caught that too. Like Messi..’it was just a goal’

[@ericavram]

Big up to a very responsible and supportive father

[@peacebestill1485]

Indeed!!!

[@mamadiva9684]

Wululululu We have a neurosurgeon soon.. Patients who suffer from brain tumor we have hope

[@petals8437]

Congratulations.... Studying in toilet indeed God is no respector of person..... All the Glory to him for remembering this boy at this momment future is 🌞

[@peacebestill1485]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joycechelulei5194]

Boychild boychild boychild all the way...champions,presenter and parent... Reclaiming the societal narrative....big up men💪💪

[@ericavram]

Wow this two dynamic are super good their character is enviable

[@carolnyambura7327]

congrats to both of you 2021 KCSE stars...but i have to say Allan's intelligence is on another level

[@judithjuma6102]

Allan's story is so motivating. I like the humility of the two.

[@megmeg6124]

This is how Kenyan fathers should be. Wanaume can you see????? Your children especially the boy child emulate you.

[@fitnesswithhulda]

Please citizen always follow up about this kids and bring them back on air in future atleast to bring hope to other students

[@devjustus8537]

"You can't stop training because you know how to score!"

[@mamadiva9684]

Ingekuwa waschana ndio wametop! Mdomo Ingekuwa kwa studio na kenya hii😂😂😂😂

[@metrineerima8275]

True😂😂

[@janetpatta7067]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katecarol9825]

😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@embermbee756]

😂😂😂

[@sheeba8334]

I feel no2 could have been up there.. but the situation he was in couldn't favour him..such a wise Man.. Kudos boys..

[@driving887]

Somebody should help Allan family and build them a better home .That is what common sense is dictating to us..# I challenge jalango or sonko to do it

[@sirmwangangi4497]

Very well bro. for the first time, sons of peasants are showing the rich kids that they can...Kudos to everyone

[@duchesslakenya2612]

Why can't you? Why others. You know there are ppl living in worse conditions. A bedsitter is not that bad. That could be the motivation behind the hardwork. His family's future is bright

[@JKim-iv1cq]

@@duchesslakenya2612 Pls note others are not you for you to assume the role of speaking on their behalf. If you hating the noble idea, pls don't recruit others against it just because you don't want it . The idea to build a house for them has nothing to do with others Kenyans. We are not seeing them on the TV bn number 1 or 2. Building the house has everything to with this young brilliant boy who has overcome all obstacles to be on the national lime light. Shame to you jealous woman..

[@Ak-vh6bm]

Jahil

[@catemelody3835]

Challenge yourself too,,, do something before the ones you mention do

[@ooj100]

God bless the teachers who told the boys that much is expected of them. May their paths be blessed!

[@nanatiti2006]

Smart people are polite, ehh...

[@lizokoth6556]

True

[@topaznelko]

What I really know about this performance is that total commitment from parents. Parent's support determines the general breakthrough of a candidate.

[@Needlemover02]

IMHO, you can tell were it not for the somewhat unconducive environment for studying... Allan could've easily clinched that first position. I was particularly impressed by his witty use of analogies and idioms where appropriate in the interview 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.

[@evancejack1936]

I just love how the father recognizes the role of teachers in the success of students,best in guidance

[@mosesmoses6382]

You can't stop training because you know how to score... Let's kéep labouring fellow comrades

[@thomasnicholas7761]

Something that one needs to see in the two boys is humility. Can we learn something as a ppl?

[@peacebestill1485]

Oh yes we all should learn to be humble from these Kids....humility is a virtue to aspire...

[@royaltymolly3197]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rosenjeri3582]

The teachers that alarmed Allan and the students, Kudos! Good job

[@e.jack.47]

Boys inherite their intelligence from mother's. The mother of this kids have high IQ.

[@danneismail5442]

Are you sure

[@hildaalividza3461]

This is very true biological

[@NjorogeGATEITEI]

Not always the case. Some inherit from the drunk uncle

[@danneismail5442]

@@hildaalividza3461 i thought it should be historically.

[@selinabusera9408]

@@NjorogeGATEITEI 😂

[@jumachire3041]

Kwa maoni yangu...uyu mamba 2 ni mkali kuliko wa kwanza..ni mazingura tu imemfanya kuwa number 2

[@peacebestill1485]

Exactly!!!

[@johnkarani1026]

Doing your best,will give you the best and your work will reward you with the best.Congratulations to all teachers.congratulation to the best candidates in our country Kenya ,we are proud of you all.

[@victoreddieofficial2605]

There is a God in heaven

[@virginiakura789]

Woow Such an inspiration from Wesonga.His class teacher was his mentor .Shout out to all those teachers out there whole heartedly supporting and inspiring their students.

[@murimikaburu1376]

Never detest a washroom! It's trending on some other function

[@peacebestill1485]

😂😂😂

[@bagenimariam1789]

True 😊😊 it reminds me of highschool 😂😂😂

[@thonayongdeng7395]

They're both awesome candidates All the best Drs We are proud of you.

[@chrisogonas]

Hongera vijana, Robinson and Allan. Hongera to all the candidates,a nd obviously hongera to Magoha and his team for delivering well in his docket despite the pandemic disruptions.

[@legends-corner8328]

kenyan politicians who are less behaved n corrupt..come Learn basic lessons that you have never learnt all along

[@anaksa4412]

😁😁😁😁🤭🤭🤭

[@esthernjogu9683]

😅😂😂😂😂

[@olivemakinia9361]

I am inspired by both of these young aspiring men, you can't deliver unless you labour💪💪💪

[@donotgiveuphelpneedypeople2241]

Wish you all the best 👍

[@nelsonbosire4806]

In love with this 🎈🎈

[@mswanjiru6944]

Congratulations to both of you wesonga brighter days ahead

[@florencechepkemoi6826]

Congratulation boys God bless you our future Doctors. On top of that i was so impress of Murang'a teachers buying smart phone for their candidates so that each and every candidates access online classes, you are amazing teachers God bless you ALL.

[@huntertm1514]

Allan God bless you My you live to your dream

[@monicahmwkali1209]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@benjabinasik6139]

Hard work pays

[@onyangom51]

Congratulations young boys. You are on the right track. God is watching.

[@esthernjogu9683]

🤔🤔🤔 Such great commitment and dedication!! 💪🏽💪🏽 Discipline is what I draw from these testimonials....

[@winniethuo9736]

Allan 😂😂😂What does this English want??🤣🤣🤣🤣. Well done 👍 boys. Please read books. I know that is not a boy thing but it really does improve your English or your relationship with English. Autobiographies are a good start. Start with Malcolm X. You can find it on KZbin audio.

[@josephatlusuli3909]

Hongera to teachers who take upon themselves to mentor students and encourage them to do their very best!I see these aspects to crucial in these champions-focus, hardwork, determination, commitment, self sacrifice, focus and teacher-parents support.

[@mercykwame1436]

Well done boys wish you the best of the best in future God bless you 🙏

[@nancycherop3332]

Congrats the two boys Robin and Allan for making it despite the pandemic , you were responsible and humility ,Allan amazing to hear that u r reading in the toilet and of which u emerge second giant .

[@sophiewisekyalo4814]

Wow these young men are so articulate on what they want in life....shout out to you guys...I am proud of you..go go go break records

[@umm-kulthumahmedabdulmajid1051]

I thought I am the only one struggling with English... Never knew even the academic giants also struggled in English

[@carolinakhavugwi9588]

We bought it don't worry

[@NjorogeGATEITEI]

You are the only one struggling. These kids here got As

[@SteveMuga]

Aki nikiskia subjects zilikuwa zinawasumbuwa naskia ni kama mimi nilikuwa nasindikiza watu shule. None of them had any challenges with Physics?? I need my school fees back. Congratulations are in order may God see you through your dreams🙏🙏

[@embermbee756]

Hata mimi languages ndio zilinisumbua..Physics was a clean A

[@vanessanyanchama9768]

Motivated I will put more effort .Allan thanks so much you have made me realize I can do it with with ever thing is possible

[@Tindo9414]

Great job guys. Great job. You will do wonders.

[@hassannoor3160]

English is never our mouth😂😂boy child can understand

[@loice-lynmoraa3235]

Congratulations you academic giants...wishing you all the best as you continue striving on with life and however, it's challenges.

[@katelojarso3215]

He has worked as so hard as he can welldone your a very 👍 person everybody can copy your action because your a good role model

[@victorodhiambo7292]

Here before sitting for Kcse 2021..wish me best...be back for this comment

[@legends-corner8328]

Great interview in kenya ever. Leave those for politicians

[@catemelody3835]

I love Allan,,, May God bless him abundantly

[@terrys_world]

Allan's story was so inspiring ...All the best to him

[@jacklinemaruti2088]

Congratulations young stars. May God be with you always in your studies.

[@kingsolomon001]

My respect for Ronaldo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏that guy motivates everybody

[@dianangetich7889]

Not too late...Big up guys...May God lead you through your next step.

[@mercymungai812]

Congratulations tho these young men. You did great, keep soaring.

[@tinahtinez774]

Congratulations to the two boys and for the others who worked hard despite the covid challenges

[@nyakadot.esq.2746]

Agoro Sare thank you for putting HB on the map.Congrats to both two brilliant minds

[@juliusssengooba2566]

May God brightens your future determined boys Much love from Uganda

[@mwametallic7668]

This number two is a real inspiration.... He is a a real inspiration

[@peacebestill1485]

Indeed🙏🙏🙏

[@nancycherop3332]

Of course yes

[@wlkmwlkm3381]

The God is great he lift up the poor people and he give them knowledge

[@michaelamolo]

Hakuna subject naelewa kama kutafuta pesa na kukuza mali nyingi though sikuona hata mlango wa high school

[@marthamuri2683]

Good job boys .God bless 🙏Dad is very eloquent too .

[@caroline5793]

Their command of the English language is very very good.

[@paularuthrabera8338]

Wow this 2 boys are genius and so kind may God help.them in their future dreams of helping back to society

[@billoloo2870]

The leading candidate wasn't given as much time to speak as the second best Candidate. Nevertheless, I believe that were it not for the challenges that that guy from Agoro Sare was experiencing, he could have easily become the first person in the country to achieve a mean of 90.0 in the KCSE exams.

[@murimikaburu1376]

The leading candidate is also represented by the parent

[@adams8968]

Because the story is more fascinating

[@duchesslakenya2612]

Or maybe the challenges motivated him.

[@chibzeric679]

The father took his time

[@josephaleto8708]

He shared time with his Dad remember.

[@aliciahope492]

What does this English what 🤣🤣🤣pia mm nashidwa 😪😪enyway congratulations guys nice job.

[@irenendunge405]

Thank you Magoha for delivering under this pandemic,thank you to the students who had to endure a long holiday and remain focused,thank you to the parents who held it down for the kids and lastly the teachers who go far and beyond for the student's.may your days increase..

[@sarahagunda]

Luhyas we are proud

[@b.maruti]

Wasonga's story was really motivating .Mchumia Juani ,hulia kivulini .All the best in their endeavors .

[@peacebestill1485]

Inspirational....

[@queenpesh6828]

Sure

[@monarivincent1307]

The dad is so eloquent

[@mwametallic7668]

What does this English want....

[@peacebestill1485]

😂😂😂

[@ahmedsiyad9969]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅

[@faithmwangi-kinoti487]

Lovely young men, humble yourself and you will be lifted. Noted that this young men recieved great support from their teachers, the belive in their success also. Paradigm shift for me as a parent.

[@mwametallic7668]

Congratulations to both young doctors

[@mwanziamweu5757]

If the father is sobre this way in his ulterances the boi must ad must av done this gud kudos man u have done us proud.

[@rosemaryooko1215]

Great interview! Very inspiring! Congratulations to the two champions 👍👏👏👏

[@lizokoth6556]

Humility humility humility.

[@mariahokarimariahokari9661]

Congratulations bravo ✊ boychild keep it and for all parents much love 💜💜 kwa wale mko na parents respect them 🙏🙏🙏

[@amosyator1654]

Boy child elevated to a higher notch

[@sir__knk3365]

This guy was promised a car waiting to see nikifungua shule 😂

[@margaretmacharia8516]

Which guy?

[@sir__knk3365]

@@margaretmacharia8516 Wanjala . I’m in form 3 currently and the principal had promised if any one could emmerge the best in the country he would award him a car which would be purchased by the school just before we closed school . He was also given a laptop before the kcse exams began for being consistent with his perfomance. He was extremely motivated and we stayed in the same dorm he could extend to 12 and be up by 3 am not even joking because I saw him on the daily.

[@sir__knk3365]

Alipewa gari my guys🥵

[@adhiambolicette2587]

"I get one question I'm not sure of and I'm like this question may cost me an A"....Following with those who could find more than 10 questions they weren't sure of.

[@machjunior774]

Allan 🔥🔥

[@agwatimumbeja8397]

Only with God...Congratulations great men...

[@Ruth-zr8rw]

Success is father of many failure is an orphan. Good boys

[@florencerangwena4928]

Congratulations young men 👏👏

[@muziki79]

I would love to know the fate of the top hundred best students and bottom hundred in this exams 20 years from today

[@peacebestill1485]

It’s doable...

[@muziki79]

@@peacebestill1485 yes exactly good example joho 😁

[@starburst636]

One bright lady was murdered in broad daylight by the boyfriend months away from graduating in medicine and surgery 😢😢

[@lameflash329]

Just one example(Joho's case) makes you think performing well in Kenya is useless now. You so mislead young boy. Top students are making it now ( doctors, top financial managers). Joho was just rich enough and his family had history of leadership along the cost. It was easy for him to be a leader. Learn. Don't be ignorant

[@muziki79]

@@lameflash329 no it's not ignorance it's foresight....see the guy who used to be last in everything in our class did hit the ground running.....he opened a car wash with stagnant water as his capital in late 90's soon we did our final exams his now among the rich in our home town.... some of the slow students can become fast in life...but education rules it's very important....my advice to both parents and students whom didn't perform well is don't give up...that's just the beginning

[@kibuikamwangi17]

I'm so impressed especially by Allan , congratulations guys and don't change we have to help this Kenya wish you guys the very best in this life!!