Eliakim and his family live in Wanyee in a single-room house made of iron sheets and Timber. His parents both do casual work to provide for their family, but both have been struggling to find work with the COVID-19 pandemic. They often can’t make ends meet. Eliakim loves school but isn’t always able to attend because his family can’t pay school fees. Eliakim is a student at Jamhuri primary school and dreams of being a pilot so he can have a better life and travel the world. In his selection interview exam, Eliakim scored 414 out of 500. Their home has electricity but no water, which they have to buy and they have to share washrooms with their neighbors. They use charcoal to cook their meals. Eliakim shares a bed with his brother.
