‘I Can’t Believe This Worked’ — How My Son Finally Passed KJSEA After Years of Struggling In School, and How One Simple Step I Took Changed Everything
I had tried everything. Tutoring sessions, extra classes, motivational talks — my son, David, seemed to hit a wall every time he approached the Kenya Junior Secondary Examination Assessment (KJSEA). Each year, his hopes and mine were dashed when the results came back disappointing. Living in Nakuru, I felt the pressure mounting from relatives, teachers, and neighbors. They all had advice, but nothing seemed to stick.
David was bright, but school was never easy for him. Numbers confused him, essay writing drained him, and the pressure seemed to make things worse. I watched him retreat into himself after each failed exam, the sparkle in his eyes dimming. I began to feel helpless, frustrated, and even guilty — had I failed him as a parent?
One evening, I sat in our small living room in Eldoret, reviewing his latest report card. The tears threatened to spill over, and I knew I had to do something different. I realized that all the conventional methods weren’t enough. David needed guidance that was tailored to him — something that could address his struggles directly and give him a strategy he could actually follow. That’s when a friend recommended Dr. Bokko, an expert in academic coaching and child guidance.
