Never too Late! Inspirational Reason Grandpa, 72, Enrolls in Primary School

In defiance to old age, Rufinus Taa took everyone by surprise by deciding to get an education. He marched to Korabariet Primary School, Kenya to enroll as a Class Two pupil in 2003, when he was 72-year-old.

The brilliant grandpa, now aged 86, 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 being able to write back to them, according to sources.

”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.

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He’s proud he took the decision 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.

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”I enjoyed Kiswahili although Mathematics used to ‘hurt’ my head,” Mr Taa said laughingly.

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Although he would have loved to study Medicine, the aged student is actually well-versed with herbal treatment, a skill he learned from his mother.

At the moment, Mr Taa works at his former high school as a watchman, a job he says gives him fulfillment.