- Five years ago, Emmanuel Zacharia Mkelehe dropped out of university due to a lack of school fees, turning to selling ice pops and peanuts to survive
- His story went viral and sparked sympathy from well-wishers, who contributed money to help him return to school
- He worked hard, graduated, and after several years of persistence, he eventually landed a job at a hospital, leaving many inspired by his journey
A man has encouraged young people not to give up despite tough times, sharing an inspirational story of remarkable transformation.
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Emmanuel Zacharia Mkelehe’s life has taken a massive positive turn due to his hard work, leaving many inspired and encouraged.
Zacharia used to sell ice pops and peanuts to fund his studies, showing how much he valued education as a key to success in life.
Emmanuel Zacharia graduates from St. John’s University
However, his efforts were not enough, as the money he earned from the hustle could not cater for all his needs.
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“I was told to inform my parents that if I did not manage to raise the fees one way or another, they would arrange a special exam for me. The only option left was to postpone my studies and fight to raise the school fees. As a young man, you go through challenges and difficulties. I believe hardships make you stronger. So I decided to leave campus activities and move back to the streets to survive and find school fees,” he said.
Zacharia’s story touched well-wishers, who contributed money to help him, enabling him to return to school and complete his studies in Laboratory Science at St. John’s University in Dodoma.
He worked hard to repay the faith shown in him by compassionate Tanzanians and eventually graduated with flying colours.
Emmanuel Zacharia receives call from Masana Hospital
“The power of media helped me succeed. I returned to school, graduated, and obtained my certificates. After graduation, I also sat for the licensing examination and passed. This is my professional laboratory license. I thank God and all Tanzanians. I also obtained my university certificate and transcript,” he said.
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The young man hoped his life would change for the better immediately, but he still experienced challenges as he did not get employed right away.
He did not lose hope, continuing to apply for jobs and even taking work in a restaurant, where he worked for a few years before leaving.
“I received a call from Masana Hospital for an interview. I attended the interview, passed, and was offered a volunteer position. For a full year, I worked without formal employment. After that year, I received an official employment contract. My hard work finally paid off. After one year of volunteering, the hospital management recognised my abilities and formally employed me,” he said.
Netizens praise Emmanuel Zacharia
Social media users were in awe of his life trajectory as he continued to rise higher, reacting in the comment section.
Chiocharito:
“Huyu jamaa kanyooka. Juzi nilienda Masana Hospital kufanya vipimo, jamaa ni very social.”
ChristinaKweyunga:
“Shukrani kwa Mungu hata kwa kukutana na media hii maana tupo wengi ndoto zetu zimeishia njiani.”
joycesamweli1219:
“Mungu ni mwaminifu sana. Asante sana kwa watumishi wa Mungu mlioweza kumsaidia kuendelea na masomo yake. Mungu awakumbuke watoto wenu.”
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abharrdi234:
“Madam Beatrice, Mungu akubariki sana kwa muda wako. Awakumbuke watoto wako wasikose mtu wa kuwashika mkono.”
sheriangowi:
“Mdogo wangu umeongea vizuri sana… Mwenyezi Mungu akupe afya njema na maisha marefu. Hutakufa maskini kwa kuwa wewe ni wale Mungu anaowapenda na kuwachagua.”
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