Graduation Day Ends in Shock as Student Reveals the Secret Sacrifice His Mother Made to Get Him There
Graduation day began like any other celebration of success. The university grounds were filled with laughter, music, and proud parents taking photos. Black gowns moved in lines as graduates waited for their names to be called. Among them was Kevin Otieno, calm on the outside but carrying a heavy heart. In the crowd sat his mother, Mama Ruth, alone on a plastic chair, holding a small handbag and smiling softly whenever her son looked her way.
Kevin’s journey to this day had not been easy. There were semesters he almost dropped out because of fees. Days he survived on one meal. Nights he studied under a dim bulb while others slept. Each time things became hard, he called his mother. She always answered with the same words: “Don’t worry, my son. Everything is okay. Focus on school.” Kevin believed her. He never questioned where the money came from.
As the ceremony continued, the vice chancellor announced that Kevin would give a short speech on behalf of the graduating class. Applause filled the field. Kevin walked to the podium, adjusted the microphone, and smiled nervously. He began with the usual words—thanking God, lecturers, and fellow students. The crowd relaxed, expecting a normal speech. But then Kevin paused. His hands trembled slightly. He looked straight at his mother.
