The 29th day of June 2017 is definitely one of the most memorable days in Towet Ngetich's life.
It is the day that the 22-year-old, who was at that time a Bsc. Communications and Public Relations student at Moi University received the Young Leaders Award from the Queen of England.
Very few people in the world get the rare opportunity of shaking the queen's hand leave alone being honoured.
Ng'etich was among the 60 lucky youths from commonwealth nations who were invited to the Buckingham Palace for the Young Leaders Award.
He was recognized for his efforts in fighting counterfeit medicines and products through a startup called Uthabiti (uthabiti.org).
“We have a mobile app listing pharmacy registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya. Patients are able to access information on the product of their wish, which nearby store has it and at how much just by logging in, and then placing an order and waiting for it to be delivered,” Ng'etich explained after receiving the award.
His achievement also placed Moi University as an institution where he was studying on the map. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that comes to the few lucky ones not just in Kenya or Africa, but in the entire world.
After the award, Ng'etich took to Facebook and posted the following;
"Never had I thought I’d stand before the greatest and oldest monarch, the Head of Commonwealth and Head of the United Kingdom - Her Majesty The Queen. I’ve never felt weak yet so strong, so small yet so big. Being recognized as a part of the youth who are driving positive change in their communities across the Commonwealth Countries was a humbling experience.” the post read.
It is said hard work pays. And for Towet Ng'etich, it was humbling for his hard work in fighting counterfeit health products to be recognized by the queen.
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