Adiedo, Kenya – In a stirring display of sacrifice and determination, an elderly grandmother showed up at Adiedo Mixed Secondary School with six live chickens in tow, offering them as school fees after her granddaughter was reportedly sent home over unpaid dues.
Eyewitnesses say the woman arrived quietly, holding her granddaughter’s hand and carrying a worn-out basket filled with the birds—her only remaining possessions of value.
With emotion-laden words and visible humility, she explained to school authorities that she could not raise the required cash, but was ready to give all she had to ensure her granddaughter’s education continued uninterrupted.
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“These chickens are all I have,” she said. “Please take them so my granddaughter can return to class. I can’t bear to see her lose her future because of money I don’t have.”
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Among the chickens were several laying hens, considered crucial to her daily sustenance. Yet, without hesitation, she parted with them—convinced that her granddaughter’s education held more promise than a day’s meal or an egg’s worth of earnings.
What happened next stunned those present: one of the hens laid an egg right there on the school grounds—a moment many described as symbolic and deeply moving. Some teachers and students reportedly burst into tears, interpreting the act as a divine affirmation of the grandmother’s faith and sacrifice.
The school is yet to release an official statement, but reports suggest that the administration was so touched by the woman’s gesture that they accepted the chickens and readmitted the girl immediately.
The story has since circulated widely, sparking conversations about poverty, access to education, and the unbreakable bond between generations. Social media users across East Africa have lauded the grandmother as a hero, with many calling for a community fundraising effort to support both the girl’s education and the family’s welfare.
“This is what true love looks like,” one commenter wrote. “She gave everything—literally everything—so her granddaughter wouldn’t miss a chance at a better life.”
In a world often driven by material wealth, the grandmother’s act has reminded many that the truest riches are found in selfless love, quiet strength, and the courage to give all for the sake of another.