Video: Kaluma shares why he dropped out of school despite getting scholarship

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- Kaluma Boy opened up about his education journey during a live-streamed broadcast on August 17, 2026, leaving Kenyans with serious questions

- The young man, who received public support after Kenyans fundraised to help his family build a house, revealed he had secured a scholarship

- His explanation for why he did not complete his studies despite the rare opportunity has divided online opinion sharply

Kaluma Boy is back in the headlines, and this time it is his education story that has Kenyans talking.

On August 17, 2026, the young man appeared on a live-streamed multi-guest broadcast, hosted by TikToker MC Chris Kirubi, where he narrated the details of his schooling journey to an audience that was clearly not short of opinions.

The casual, talk-show-style session was filmed indoors, with several guests joining via video call tiles as a live chat scrolled with comments, follows, and virtual gifts throughout.

The scholarship that raised questions

Kaluma shared that he had managed to secure a scholarship, a feat that many Kenyans would consider a golden ticket.

However, he went on to explain that he ultimately did not see his studies through, with his stated reasons touching on financial pressure beyond tuition, including pocket money and day-to-day upkeep, as well as the strain of juggling other responsibilities.

He also addressed questions that have been circulating online about funds that Kenyans contributed to help his family purchase land and build a house, a project that remains incomplete.

The revelations did not land well with a section of his audience. Several viewers questioned his priorities and decision-making.

Others sympathised with the difficult circumstances that young people from humble backgrounds often navigate even after securing academic opportunities.

The broadcast quickly made the rounds on social media, with Kenyans weighing in forcefully.

"Wanja Nyarari and Bishop took me to school, and I was given a scholarship for a Diploma in Business and Information Technology. We signed a contract that I would be advertising the school, and they would be giving me pocket money of KSh 6,000 per month. They also gave me a room in the hostel," said a netizen.

Watch Kaluma's full education narration here:

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@it's me Miss Mburu said:

"Pocket money ndio ya maana kushinda scholarship??? I wish some of us tungepata hio chance tusome even without pocket money."

@mystafa chech said:

"Ulibuy TV 65 inches 😳."

@whiskey said:

"I wish ni mimi who got that scholarship."

@Kamii✨ said:

"I think people are misleading this young man."

@. said:

"Waah so he expected the journey to be smooth ndio asome? Just wow."

@Mee💕 said:

"So ule mdem alikua na cancer ama ilikua kipindi tu?"

@Nick_Daktari said:

"Watu tulimultitask medicine na academic writing, huku mtu hawezi multitask business course na brand ambassador.😂😂😂😂"

@Queen Dee said:

"Kheri angekubali story ya Sparky walai."

The range of reactions tells the full story of a divided public. Some viewers expressed frustration that a scholarship went to waste, while others pointed fingers at the people around Kaluma, suggesting he has been poorly advised.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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