Mombasa disability advocate Jonathan Metet says a single WhatsApp message from a contact sparked a chain of support that enabled wheelchair‑user Brian Henry Nyabuto to enrol at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM).

After confirming Nyabuto’s background with a former teacher at Mombasa Secondary School for the Physically Impaired, Metet guided him through the university admissions process and secured an acceptance letter.

Metet advised Nyabuto to apply to TUM rather than a private college, citing accessibility concerns for wheelchair users, and liaised with university officials to ensure suitable on‑campus accommodation.

Through connections with Hope Mobility Kenya, the Mohamed Ali Foundation and other partners, Nyabuto received a new wheelchair that facilitated his independence and participation in university life.

During his studies Nyabuto was vetted and appointed as a Commissioner in TUM’s Electoral College, a role that highlighted his leadership capacity within the student community.

Financial and logistical support for Nyabuto came from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Likoni CDF, his church, the TUMSA Bursary, the Rattansi Foundation and the wider TUM community.

Nyabuto is scheduled to graduate with his diploma in November 2026, prompting Metet to describe the journey as evidence of collective responsibility and timely action.