Angela and her family have been living with her aunt since her parents separated. Angela’s mother was not able to pay bills alone so she was able to get a helping hand from her sister. Both her mother and the aunt do casual work but struggle financially to support the large extended family. Angela’s mother is still hopeful that her situation will improve in the future. The large family lives in a single-room permanent house that has electricity but no access to water. They share washrooms with neighbors and pay for water at the nearest vendor. They prepare meals using either a kerosene stove or a gas cooker. Angela sleeps on a mattress on the floor with a few of her cousins. Angela is currently enrolled at PCEA Kangemi School. She is frequently sent home from school because her mother cannot pay the fees. When she gets a sponsor, Angela will be able to join Jagiet Academy and be able to live her dream of going to school every day. When she grows up, she wants to be a doctor and be able to treat those who are sick in her community. Her dream could be a reality as she excels in school. She scored 413 out of a possible 500 on her selection interview exam.
