Schooling is not easy. It is even tougher for African women.
It takes tolerance, persistence and unique character to achieve exemplary status in the academic circles.
Girls 'divorce books' at primary or high school level citing varied reasons. This is not however, the case with Kisumu women.
They soar higher academically like eagles regardless of how stormy the weather is.
The only place in Kenya where it is not safe to hide something valuable in a boring book is Kisumu.
If you are in doubt, count the number of female professors in your entire county then compare with those found in a single ward in Kisumu.
Most Kenyans think professorship is a male reserve.
However, in the lake region, women brush shoulders with men tirelessly.
If you look at top scholars' list in Kenya, Kisumu women have an admirable share of this self-actualization asset.
Professor Rose Mwonya is a proud holder of a PhD in Home Economics. She is the current Vice Chancellor of Egerton University.
Another brilliant lady is Professor Sheila Okoth with adequate Mycology knowledge while Professor Mary Omaso knows what Kenya needs to develop, thanks to her PhD in Development Studies.
Professor Lucia Omondi will advise you fully about anything concerning linguistics.
In case you think that the list of female academic giants is ending, then you are wrong.
Jacqueline Oduol is another professor of communication and gender studies.
The list is endless. Indeed, Kisumu is the home of scholars.