In 2003, 72-year-old Rufinus Taa marched to Korabariet Primary School, Kenya to enroll as a Class Two student.Mr Taa, known as Arap Taa by the residents of Kuresoi North, said he wanted to be able to read the letters his children sent him in addition to be able to write back.
“When I got letters by my children I would certainly go around the village looking for someone to read them for me. Then I would certainly tell them what to write back, although some people relayed the wrong message,” he said.
Currently aged 86, Mr Taa is actually happy he made the decision to go back to school despite his advancing age.
“I have learnt to read, write in addition to I can communicate with people in English in addition to Kiswahili. What else could I ask for?” he says.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
“I enjoyed Kiswahili although Mathematics used to ‘hurt’ my head,” Mr Taa said laughingly.
He said he got an A in Mathematics, Science in addition to Kiswahili