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Kenyan caregiver in Switzerland honors Nandi brother who supported her education abroad
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Ascah, a woman from Nandi county working as a caregiver in Switzerland, expressed her gratitude to her brother, Levy, for his unwavering support in her educational and career journey. After high school, Ascah pursued athletics, but faced setbacks. She then decided to move abroad, encountering rejections and losing nearly KSh 2 million to scams and applications. Levy stepped in, guiding her through safer processes and supporting her financially, even paying her rent and food bills for a year after she moved to Switzerland. The total cost of her journey, including Levy's contributions, reached KSh 2 million. Ascah eventually found stability and became financially independent. In appreciation for his sacrifices and support, Ascah surprised Levy with gifts. This story was shared by Prince Koross, who delivered the gifts on Ascah's behalf.
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