The First Grader

The film "The First Grader" tells the true story of Kimani Maruge, an 84-year-old Kenyan villager who enrolls in elementary school for the first time after the Kenyan government's announcement of free universal primary education in 2003. He meets Jane Obinchu, a principal and teacher, who helps him despite initial ridicule from her colleagues. As Maruge navigates his academic journey, he faces controversy, protests, and challenges, but ultimately finds motivation and inspiration from the children and community around him. The film follows Maruge's inspiring story of perseverance and determination, as he becomes the oldest person to start primary school according to the Guinness Book of World Records.