Kituyi Peninah Loyce
Kituyi Peninah Loyce lives in Uganda, Bududa District and is studying at Aid for Africa partner, Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH), located in Bumwalukani Village. Kituyi wrote us about her life:
“I have had so many experiences today, up to where I am now. I always listen to what my elders at home, parents, students, and teachers tell me. They give me great advice, which I follow. I do homework, revise my books and ask friends about anything I do not understand. I always ask my parents to give me all that I need at school. I am also being assisted by my sponsor who offered to buy me spectacles so that I can see the blackboard clearly. I have difficulties with my eyes because I am a white-skinned African, so my eyes do not always work well. I try to use my eyes carefully, but sometimes I feel a lot of pain. Although there are obstacles, I am well cared for and this support has helped me become so successful and solve my difficulties.
I live with my family members and am so happy that all are healthy and alive. I have my great dad, mum, brothers and my only sister. My dad loves me and has decided to take me to school. I am so lucky that he can afford to contribute to my school fees and I am so grateful for that. I am accompanied by my brother Moses to school. He is one grade lower than me. Both of us work so hard to please everyone who struggles to support us in our education.
As a child of AAH, I am challenged academically to be the best. Although, I am not the very best student in my class, I am among the top. So, I am challenged to work so hard and hopefully gain the top position. In our school we have a reading challenge each year. All students are challenged to read at least 50 books. I read during every single minute that passes by. I read by the river, in my house, on mountains, and everywhere. I find any place that is conducive. The theme this year is, “Get smART-Read.”
In the future, I want to be like the AAH founder, John Wanda. However, I want to set up hospitals in rural areas. I think my future goals can help me maintain and support my family because they give me so much help. My interest is to continue with my studies so that I can be very smart like all the good ministers and presidents of the world
These goals will help me to become an independent woman and succeed in achieving my dreams.
I am Kituyi Peninah Loyce, a girl being transformed by education.”
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