Girl who awed crowds rewarded
What you need to know:
- The school’s director, Ms Mary Muthoni Jason, said she was touched when she heard that the star actor came from a needy family and wanted to help her to nurture her talent.
- School principal Lorna Wanjiru Thairu said it was a great joy to have little Emily at the school.
The six-year-old girl who won the hearts of audiences at the 2014 National Schools Drama Festival has found a sponsor for her education up to secondary level.
Emily Wanjiru has been admitted to St Petrock School in Runyenjes, Embu County.
Emily thrilled President Uhuru Kenyatta and the entire nation with her acting prowess. (READ: Cash and prizes for girl with golden voice)
The school’s director, Ms Mary Muthoni Jason, said she was touched when she heard that the star actor came from a needy family and wanted to help her to nurture her talent.
She said the school would cater for her primary and secondary education costs.
“It is in the formative stages that children are most desperate and need support if they are to make it in life.
NO TROUBLE
“It is a great opportunity to sponsor the little girl to achieve her dreams and goals,” said Ms Jason.
At the school, the little girl had no trouble mingling with her new mates and joined them in singing. Her mother, Ms Elizabeth Njoki, who accompanied her to the school, said she was grateful for the sponsorship.
School principal Lorna Wanjiru Thairu said it was a great joy to have little Emily at the school.
She said the school had been looking forward to receiving the talented girl since April when she was offered the opportunity.
Ms Thairu said she would try to nurture Emily’s talent while encouraging her to participate in other activities like athletics, karate and other sports.
