Mother ‘Graduates’ on Behalf of Dead Son who was Hit by Motorbike 4 days to his Graduation in Daystar University

By Kevin Oduor

When the name Derick Macharia Githinji was called out, all the graduands stood up with tears rolling down their cheeks. They joyful faces were abruptly engulfed with emotions. A mother walked stealthily from the tent to pick son’s certificate. He was accompanied by other family members who helped the mourning mother to the dias.

Slain Derick was honored by a standing ovation by all attendants who had graced the 41st graduation ceremony in the Daystar University. Macharia died four days to his graduation after he was hit by a speeding motorbike in Ruiru, Naivas, along the Thika Super Highway.