Mercy Tarus Reveals Why She Rejected 5 New Job Offers

Mercy Tarus, a Kabarak University graduate, has declined several job openings to focus on advocating for the rights of parents and students in Uasin Gishu.

Tarus gained national attention after confronting local leaders over the controversial Uasin Gishu education airlift program. Speaking on Saturday, she explained that her priority is to ensure that families impacted by the scheme are compensated. The teacher and hairdresser refrained from sharing information concerning the job openings she received. Tarus also clarified that she did not reject an offer from Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, but rather urged him to pressure officials to compensate the affected families before discussing any likely partnership with her.

“I did not reject that job offer, I suggested that he should talk to his fellow senator to compensate the funds, but now he (Ledama) has said that he has no business talking to Mandago which is okay with me. That’s like telling me no, I am not getting that job,” she detailed.

Tarus had hoped to pursue a two-year diploma course in Social Service at Northern Lights College in Canada. She had suggested that Ledama should talk to Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago to compensate for the funds. However, Ledama said that he has no business talking to Mandago. Taurus has expressed her desire to go abroad to expand her perspectives and come back with different ideas that would benefit Kenyans. Nominated MCA Syntei Nchoe reached out to Tarus and asked to meet her during the upcoming county’s Devolution Conference. The MCA also criticized Ledama for failing to provide job opportunities to his constituents before contacting Tarus.

“I did not reject that job offer, I suggested that he should talk to his fellow senator to compensate the funds, but now he (Ledama) has said that he has no business talking to Mandago which is okay with me. That’s like telling me no, I am not getting that job,” she detailed.