Years of hard work and sacrifice for a mother in Eldoret culminated in joy as her son graduated during the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) pass-out parade. The mother, who earned a living by washing people’s clothes, watched with pride as her son, Francis Erodi, joined the military ranks. Her journey, marked by struggle and countless days of toil, had finally brought forth a story with a happy ending.
Alfred Koech, who shared photos of the event, congratulated Mama Erodi for her remarkable strength and determination in providing her son with an opportunity to succeed. “Her unwavering commitment to your future is truly admirable. It is wonderful to see that you have risen to the challenge and made her proud,” he wrote. As her son stood tall in his military regalia, the mother’s face beamed with joy, erasing all the painful memories she had endured.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Erodi’s best friend and neighbor, Kelvine Lagat, spoke highly of the young soldier. Lagat mentioned that Erodi came from a family of seven siblings and was a renowned sportsman at Mogonga Secondary School in Kisii. “He deserves that job. His talent allowed him to complete high school without paying school fees, so his mother supported him in terms of transport back to school,” he stated.
Lagat also disclosed that Erodi joined the Kenya Army Volleyball team after high school and was declared the champion of the 2019 national ball games in Kisumu. Through his dedication and work ethic, he earned a spot in military school, culminating in his recent graduation as a full soldier. This story highlights the countless unsung heroes who, like Erodi’s mother, toil in the background to nurture the nation’s defenders.
In another heartwarming moment from the same event, a viral photo captured a cadet and his father emotionally shedding tears. The duo broke down, seemingly overwhelmed that the moment had finally come to pass. Social media users noted that only the two truly understood the struggles they had endured to make the military dream a reality.
