Diana Chepkemoi has secured a job and a chance to continue with her studies just hours after arriving in the country from Saudi Arabia.
Diana who had deferred studies at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) due to financial constraints will be enrolled back in the institution.
In a statement on Tuesday, the university Vice Chancellor Prof. Romanus Odhiambo confirmed that she was indeed a student promising to offer her a job and accommodation to facilitate her learning.
“Ms Chepkemoi is a student at MUST. She was admitted to MUST during the 2017 – 2018 academic year on 31st August 2017 to study Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management under the School of Agriculture and Food Science. Ms Chepkemoi studied the programme for the first semester of the academic year. She submitted a letter of deferral due to financial constraints on 29th August 2018. The request was granted,” the VC noted.
“We welcome back Ms Diana Chepkemoi, a member of the MUST family, to the university to complete her studies. We have informed her family of the support we shall offer her in order to successfully complete her studies. The university will place Ms Chepkemoi under the student work-study programme, a platform designed to empower needy students.”
Odhiambo says Diana will be offered a flexible schedule to allow her to manage both school and work.
“She will enjoy a flexible schedule to study and serve within the university library. Ms Chepkemoi will be granted accommodation within the university.”
Chepkemboi’s story went viral after her devastating photos were released on social media.
Netizens demanded her release from a Saudi Arabian employer who was still detaining her to save her life.
She was taken for treatment and is currently back in the country.
