Turkana scholar breaks barriers with Master's degree

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Moses Ekuwam after graduating with a Master's degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from the China University of Petroleum this week. [Courtesy]

When Moses Ekuwam left his village in Lokichogio, Turkana County, in 2018 carrying a small bag and an admission letter to study in China, few could have imagined the remarkable journey that lay ahead.

Today, Ekuwam has returned home with a Master's degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from the China University of Petroleum, becoming one of the first sons of Turkana to attain the academic milestone. His achievement has also earned him a prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD at the same institution in Beijing.

For Ekuwam, the degree is the fulfilment of a dream built on sacrifice, determination and hope.