- Odwar Broadly joined Mount Kenya University in September 2012 and will graduate at the institution’s 29th graduation ceremony in 2026
- The student’s video announcement went viral as Kenyans celebrated his refusal to give up despite spending 14 years pursuing his degree
- With a broad smile, Broadlgy invited everyone to his graduation and urged fellow students never to abandon their dreams
Odwar Broadly, a student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), has become an unlikely symbol of resilience after announcing that he will finally graduate this year, 14 years after first stepping onto campus.
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Broadly enrolled at MKU in September 2012 and will walk across the stage at the university’s 29th graduation ceremony in 2026, completing an academic journey that has outlasted the university careers of several of his peers and, for some, even their secondary school education.
In the TikTok video that set the internet alight, Broadly appears in high spirits, flashing a wide smile as he personally extends an invitation to everyone to attend his graduation.
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His message was simple but powerful: no one should give up on their goals, no matter how long the road becomes.
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Odwar Broadly’s Message to Fellow Students
The clip, posted by TikTok account starlifemain, carries the overlay text:
“After 14 years in MKU, he is finally graduating. Never give up.”
It has since resonated deeply with Kenyans online, many of whom praised Broadly’s persistence and reflected on their own journeys through education. Though he did not reveal the circumstances that led to his delay in finishing his studies, he said he was glad to see the finish line.
His story struck a particular chord because it defies the conventional timeline of university life, reminding viewers that there is no single path to completing one’s education and that crossing the finish line, whenever it comes, is worth celebrating.
Watch the MKU student announce his graduation and share his message of hope:
How Kenyans Reacted Online
As graduation season approaches, Broadly’s story has given many Kenyans a reason to pause and reconsider what success truly looks like, reminding a generation raised on hustle culture that endurance, not speed, often tells the greater story.
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The video drew hundreds of comments from Kenyans who were moved, amused and inspired in equal measure.
@ABDALLA: “I started secondary, finished; he was still studying, attended the same university and graduated now working, but him still studying 🎊”
Sera: “Congratulations to Broadly Jameni, a very humble man. He went through a lot indeed, I salute him 💪💪”
@Swipe Rider: “Congratulations 👏👏👏🎉 to him indeed, he’s a true impression of persistence 🥰”
@Ashleen N: “Congratulations, Broadly, I’m super proud of you 🥳🥳”
@samidoh: “I went to primary, secondary and then Campo and still 🤔🤔🤔 waah congratulations”
@Brenda❤️: “Congratulations, sir. May God crown your efforts”
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