A nephew of the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. John Mbadi, has appealed for help, saying he has been struggling to make ends meet despite being a university graduate.
The man, George Ogada, says he is the son of Stephen Ogola Ngongo, a brother to the Treasury boss. He comes from Wiga village in Gwasi, Suba Sub-County, and holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from Maseno University.
Ogada joined Maseno in 2013 but says he faced numerous financial and personal challenges that delayed his studies. He eventually graduated after 11 years.
“I joined Maseno University in 2013, but because of many challenges, I only graduated 11 years later,” he said. “I am married to a lady I met at the university. She also holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree, and together we have two children — a daughter aged eight and a son aged six.”
Struggling to Make Ends Meet
The couple lives in Nakuru City, where Ogada’s wife teaches in a private school, somewhere around Lanet Barracks. He, however, remains jobless and says he has been forced to take up casual work to support his young family.
“At the moment, I work at a hardware shop in Lanet, Nakuru, loading and offloading cement and metal,” Ogada said. “It is tough work, and my health is at a high risk because of the dust.”
Ogada says despite his education, he has been unable to secure formal employment. He is now appealing for help from well-wishers and potential employers.
Ties to the Treasury CS John Mbadi
Sources close to the family say that at one time, Hon. Mbadi helped his nephew get a short-term job at a local bank, but the position did not last long. Since then, the two are said to have had little contact.
“The CS once assisted him to get work at a local bank, but it did not work out,” a family source said. “After that, he has mostly struggled on his own.”
Public Appeal
Ogada says his situation has become desperate and is asking anyone who can help him find a job suited to his education and experience.
“I am appealing to anyone who can help me find a job,” he said. “I am ready to work as a teacher or in any other area that fits my qualifications. My health is getting worse because of the kind of work I do, but I have faith that someone out there can help.”
He shared his contacts to anyone who’d offer him any assistance.
Ogada’s story sheds light on the realities facing many young, educated Kenyans — some related to prominent figures — who continue to battle unemployment and economic hardship despite their academic achievements.
