78-year-old Mariana Ong’ango Ololo, a new pupil at Obambo Primary School, is not only the oldest pupil in her class, the grandmother is also the oldest pupil in the school.

Ololo, who hails from Siaya county, reportedly showed up at the school unannounced on 14 May, in a school uniform with a shaved head and accompanied by her 56-year-old son George.

The school principal Joseph Muloand told the Daily Nation, “It is a unique case. We have to lay down a strategy of handling such an elderly pupil.” Ololo has already missed classes on several occasions due to her poor health.

The Nation reports that she is a mother of eight and has been a widow since 2002. She reportedly started school because of an interest in politics and was inspired to do so by the election of Uhuru Kenyatta. She told the Daily Nation, "“Uhuru Kenyatta is not an old man, but took over as fourth President because he has got an education. That is a clear indicator that a person cannot rank highly in society without an education.”

Her story is very similar to that of Guinness World Record holder Kimani Maruge who enrolled in primary school at the age of 84. Maruge had a 2010 movie, called The First Grader, made about his experience.

Source: http://african.howzit.msn.com/kenyan-granny-starts-school

Good for her...

;Dmama no dulling

Good one!

good for her but why make her wear uniform na ?

it's never too late to get an education.
as long as their is breath in you, you can and should do it.

This shows the importance of education. No matter how old, education is relevant. All youths must take a clue especially the Northerners.

Wonder shall never End... @OP are sure she's not from nigeria?

Sanboy25:
It's never too late to get a proper education.

AbuHanifa: This shows the importance of education. No matter how old, education is relevant. ....

+100. spot on guys !!

Na waste of time....she no go learn shishi!

abdulsleemzy: Wonder shall never End... @OP are sure she's not from nigeria?

See the link...BROS

she even plays ball

Sanboy25:
It's never too late to get a proper education.

i ttell u! u r old when u stop learning.

Learning, indeed never ends! Kudos to them!!

waste of time and moni lol...

She has no use for time anymore.Better this than nothing.....

adaobi123: good for her but why make her wear uniform na ?

She has to abide by the school rules and regulation nah...
Afterall she is a bonafide student of the school

Years ago I wrote GCE with a 72 yr old man, who went ahead 2 study law.

And people are saying I shdnt go back for a 2nd bachelor's degree at 26?

later now boko boys go say na haram.....love the woman's spirit....very funny with the uniform esp. @ the playground

Lilimax:
She has to abide by the school rules and regulation nah...
Afterall she is a bonafide student of the school

hmmmm true. good luck to her anyways

She should be thinking of education at the other side.... not here

Granny goes to school...

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When i saw the topic i just knew she would'nt be from nigeria. Our women have better things to do. Besides who cares about school these days. Phukk school. Money 1st!!

Nice? She's old witt grand-children y not stay at home nd enjoy d remaining of her life ..uhmmm

I love her courage joor
Others would have been beclouded or soaked by pride but she damned all that for her heart desire

are you really listening to " the people" dude u r just 26 and u want to get a 2nd bachelors degree, what the hell is stopping u? i bet u will find people older than you in your class.