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Priscilla world’s oldest primary student, dies at 99

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By Web Desk Published November 20, 2022 1 Min Read
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Priscilla Sitienei, the world’s oldest elementary school student, died at 99.

The BBC claimed that Priscilla’s health troubles flared up Wednesday. Priscilla had finals a week later.

She was called a “Gogo,” meaning grandma in Kalenjin. In a report in 2015, Sitienei said she wished to learn to read and write.

“Without education, there’s no difference between you and a chicken,” she told the BBC.

Priscilla Sitienei (Also know as Gogo) born 1923 died 17th November 2022 (99) lived through her country's struggle for independence. 99 years old, she was believed to be the world's oldest primary school pupil, She has died peacefully at home in Kenya. RIP Gogo pic.twitter.com/qoBevC9gTE

— My Light Here (@MyLightHere1) November 20, 2022

Sitienei, who grew up in Kenya and watched its independence from the British Empire, worked as a midwife in Ndalat village for 60 years before returning to school. In 2010, she joined Leaders Vision Preparatory School, where she encountered youngsters whose deliveries she’d helped.

Kenyan lawyer and politician Stephen Sang, the second Governor of Nandi County, declared late Gogo was the world’s oldest student.

I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Gogo Priscilla Sitienei of Ndalat, Mosop Sub County.

The late Gogo whose passion for education had inspired different generations was the oldest pupil in the world. pic.twitter.com/pkoR5GU7Wr

— Stephen Sang (@Araap_Sang) November 18, 2022

The source said Gogo would investigate youngsters and parents who missed school or weren’t admitted.

UNESCO applauded her educational work. She told the agency she wanted to encourage young moms to return to school.

“Without education, there is no life. That is a fact.”

Meet Gogo, an inspiring 98-year-old woman from Kenya & the world’s oldest primary school student! 👏👏👏#LiteracyDay #RightToEducation pic.twitter.com/dbWmPNJPf1

— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) September 8, 2021

Patrick Pessis co-wrote a French film, “Gogo,” inspired by her life.

Priscilla Sitienei dite Gogo nous a quitté à 100 ans. J’avais écrit avec Pascal Plisson GOGO, film qu’elle enchantait de sa grâce. Au Kenya, choquée que ses petites-filles n’aillent pas à l’école, elle s’y inscrit. Pour l’exemple. Son message sur l’éducation des filles demeure❤️ pic.twitter.com/BOTANoPAbE

— Patrick Pessis (@PatrickPessis) November 17, 2022
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