
Purity Naitore has transitioned from working as a cleaner to repairing vehicles at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), according to The Kenya Times. After five years in cleaning, her breakthrough came when she learned of a scholarship opportunity. In an interview with BATUK, Naitore attributed her rise to years of study, an apprenticeship, and balancing work with family responsibilities.
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