Pulse Nigeria is the most followed news and entertainment platform, informing and engaging young Nigerians round the clock, providing updates by the hour.

Pulse Nigeria

Reports say the 99-year-old granny died at home after developing a chest complication.

Oldest primary school student in the world dies in Kenya aged 99 | Pulse Nigeria

Nurudeen Shotayo

<h2>The oldest primary school student in the world, Priscilla Sitieni, fondly called Gogo Priscilla (Granny Priscilla), has died in Kenya at the age of 99.</h2>

Priscilla's death was confirmed by her grandson, Sammy Chepsiror, in an interview with The Standard.

Recall that the deceased's resolve to acquire an education in her 90s had inspired a French film and attracted praises from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Her efforts were presented in a French film titled “Gogo”, which led to her taking a plane for the first time last year to visit France and meet first lady Brigitte Macron.

According to UNESCO, her first attempt to go to school came at 94-year-old when she persuaded the headmaster of the local school in her village in Kenya’s Rift Valley to admit her.

She was described by the UN agency as “a role model for her community and beyond”.

Announcing her passing, Chepsiror told The Standard that “Gogo has been in good health and attending her classes until three days to her demise when she developed chest pains, which forced her out of school.”

“We are thankful for the 100 years of her life. She made all of us proud,” he added.

Speaking in an interview with UNESCO last year, Priscilla disclosed that her aim was to be a motivation for young Kenyan mothers to return to school after having children, instead of dropping out completely due to shame or fear of social stigma.

Priscilla's word: “I wanted to show an example not only to them but to other girls around the world who are not in school.

“Without education, there will be no difference between you and a chicken,” she said.

“Education is your future. Education remains in your head forever and you cannot lose it once you have it.”

World's oldest pupil, Priscilla Sitieni, is dead. [AFP]

Oldest primary school student in the world dies in Kenya aged 99

Pulse Picks

Business

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Politics

Local

Metro

World

News 

Celebrities

Music

Movies

Fashion

Beauty & Health

Relationships & Weddings

Food & Travel

Domestic

International 

Sports 

Celebrity Picks

Pulse Marketing

Explore categories

Influencer Awards

Company Pages

Breaking News & Top Stories | Pulse Nigeria

Video

Checkout our authors for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria 

Authors | Pulse Nigeria

| Pulse Nigeria

Read the latest news across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search Results | Pulse Nigeria

Watch the latest videos across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria