Father of 23 goes back to school, 36 years later

Philip Chepsoi (right) and other students do private study. [Photo:Boniface Thuku/Standard]

When Colin Powell said a dream doesn’t become reality through magic, that it takes sweat, determination and hard work, he might as well have had Phillip Chepsoi in mind.

The 67-year-old Form Four student at Marigat Integrated Secondary School is an inspiration in an area where education is still not taken so seriously. His thirst for education has not been derailed by his advanced age and numerous obstacles he has faced.