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When Miriam Kaburu applied for an analyst job at Coca-Cola a few months ago, she had no idea the application would lead to one of her wildest dreams.
It was a gruelling yet fulfilling six-month journey culminating in her receiving a job offer that she could not say no to, as working for the global company was always her desire.
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Kaburu reflected on the journey that led her to this moment, when she gets to live her dreams abroad.
Born and raised in Nanyuki, Laikipia county, the young Kenyan woman posted exemplary results after sitting for her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
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Her impressive KCSE grade would earn her a spot in the Equity Leaders Programme, which provided her with the connections and support to apply for scholarships in international universities.
Her first trial in 2016 was unsuccessful but did not deter her resilient spirit.
After moving to the US, she pursued her degree and discovered her passion for food engineering while at it.
After bagging her degree, she moved to Canada on a full-ride scholarship to pursue a master's in integrated food and bioprocessing engineering from McGill University.
Kaburu recounts that moving to Canada to study at McGill University was challenging, as she was also a new mother with a three-month-old when she started her program.
After earning her master's, Kaburu narrowed her search to food companies due to her passion and academic background.
The journey to landing the job offer was difficult, but she said her husband and loved ones were there for her every step of the way.
Six months after her job application, the brilliant woman finally received the opportunity of a lifetime.
According to the Kenyan woman, her experience at the soft drink manufacturing company has been interesting. She works with a diverse team and uses her passion for food processing to make an impact.
Interestingly, she has run into two Kenyans working for the company. She said they occasionally meet up to catch up on what is happening back home, share tips on navigating life in Canada and discuss the latest hits.
Kaburu reckoned that persistence and networking are keys for Kenyans seeking to move to Canada.
She said conducting thorough research on the immigration process, educational opportunities, and scholarships is paramount to staying abreast of the latest prospects.
In other news about Kenyans abroad, Valentine Jerono is a thriving nurse in the USA after recently graduating.
The young lady, who described herself as a go-getter, first joined the University of Eldoret and pursued a Bachelor of Business Management before getting a green card to move to the US.
She has embarked on a new chapter after bagging her Bachelor in Nursing, ready to make her mark on the world and honour the legacy of her upbringing in Elgeyo Marakwet.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
Racheal Nyaguthie (HOD Human interest) Racheal Nyaguthie is an accredited journalist in Kenya and is currently the Head of the Human Interest Department at TUKO. She has six years of experience in digital journalism, having previously worked in Tuko’s Current Affairs desk as a senior politics and current Affairs editor. Racheal was also a recipient of the AWiM Women in Politics Fellowship programme, where she investigated the experiences of Kenyan women in politics. She is also a WAN-IFRA Women In News 2025 Fellow. Email: racheal.nyaguthie@tuko.co.ke.
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