Despite these challenges, Terry aspires to pursue medicine and become a neurosurgeon in the future. Her parents, however, say they have been financially drained.
Rebecca Ayuma, her Kiswahili teacher, described Terry as a bright student who, despite facing challenges that sometimes kept her out of class, worked hard to catch up with her peers. "Terry is very charming and lively. She excels in Swahili, and we are hopeful she will do well in her exams," Ayuma remarked as the exam began.
Susan Wambui, the coordinator of Kiambu Huduma Center and a family friend, has been mobilizing support to cover some of the family's expenses.
"This bright child deserves a chance to complete her education and receive proper medical care. We are appealing to well-wishers to assist and ease the burden on this struggling family," she said.