Kenyans overwhelmingly support young geniuses Elvis and Ian Lagat

When Elvis Lagat did an interview on KOKWET, he did not know that his charm would have a great impact on the trajectory of his life and that of his family.

Elvis is a grade four pupil from Ol'lessos ward, Nandi County. His love for football and his commentary prowess is what wowed the well wishers.

From left, brothers Elvis and Ian Lagat. The two kids have wowed netizens by their grasp of issues. They highlighted their plea of school fees and other issues 

He wasn't the only child from the family interviewed, his elder borther Ian Lagat who is currently a class eight candidate also wowed the viewers with his commentary skills. 

The young boys highlighted the plight of their family, their deplorable living conditions and how it has been hard for them to get an education.

When the video was shared on social media circles, Kenyans from across the globe were moved. First, due to the charms of the young Elvis and also the grasp of issues by the two brothers (Ian and Elvis)

Australian based social media star, Alfred Koech-Sergent also shared the same video on his page which has over half a million followers. The responses were quite high, which prompted him to start a campaign to raise funds for the family.

"This family has some lovely sons with great brains. Wanapitia changamoto za aina yake. Baada ya kuangalia hii video, ninajitolea kununua mabati tano ili kuipa nyumba yao sura mpya. Ningependa kuwasihi pia wenye moyo waungane nami ili kuwezesha familia hii ya kina Elvis Lagat kuwa na maisha mazuri. Ukiweza, tuma mchango wako kwa nambari 0706247847 Alfred Koech. We've done this before, let's do this again." He posted on his page.

The post which was accompanied by a video of the interview garnered over 4.5k reactions, over 600 comments and 81,000 views. People started sending in their contributions for the family.

By the time of publishing this article, the contribution had collected over Ksh. 517,585/=.

Speaking to Nandi News, Alfred Koech who is spearheading this funds drive stated that he was grateful for the solidarity shown.

"I am grateful for the support shown by followers from all over the world. The people have known no boundaries or tribe, they have sent whatever they have to see to it that the family gets uplifted. I mean, times are hard but kenyans have opted to spare the little they have to ensure that Elvis and Ian and all their family members are in a better environment." Said Alfred.

"We will strive to ensure that they are taken care off. They are bright kids, these are people that need nurturing. They'll definitely be great men in our society." He added.

The funds drive is still ongoing and those interested can channel their contribution to Alfred Koech on mobile no. 0706247847 to ensure that the kids stay in school.