Nairobi, March 6 -- Shirley Ogalo, 24, has always been a high-flyer if her grades in school are anything to go by.

When she completed her high school education at Lugulu Girls High School in 2016, she emerged as the top student, with an A of 83 points.

Her performance was so good that she was also the third-best student nationally.

It was one of the most memorable day of her life.

Then, she wanted to fly high, literally, as an air hostess, but her mother and teachers thought she would make a brilliant doctor. After a year of attending the Equity Leaders Program for young performing students, she joined the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery.

When she first stepped into class in October 2017, her lec...