Hope dawns as Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) considers orphan in recruitment

Col Victor Mburu, who was in charge of the recent Kenya Defence Forces recruitment in Nyamira County, congratulates Benson Nyamboga at Nyamira Primary School after he was selected to join the military. (PHOTO: STANLEY ONGWAE/ STANDARD)

The burden of providing for his family and siblings is what motivated Benson Nyamboga to look for a job in the military.

Mr Nyamboga, from Nyamaiya village, said life had been tough for them since their parents died in 1996 and 1998.