Justin (left) with his aunt and uncle
Student Profile
| Name: | Justin Mushitu |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of birth: | 15th September 1995 |
| Place of birth: | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Aunt (Guardian): | Miriam Kajoba |
| Profession: | Housewife | Uncle (Guardian): | Matthews Kajoba |
| Profession: | Business Man |
Family Background:
Justin lives with his aunt and uncle who assumed guardianship of Justin out of concern for Justin’s education. Justin’s father is a taxi driver. His business was doing very poorly, and the family had to take all of their children out of school. Despite of living with an uncle and aunt, Mr. Kajoba is the sole provider and his income, in view of other expenses, cannot sustain Justin’s education needs at secondary school level. Mr. Kajoba also looks after many other dependants including those from his young wife’s family.
Justin's Education:
Justin has always been outstanding in his academic performance. He has always been top of his class, best at a test, and come in first position. When he first attended Northmead Basic School, he attained the highest score on the very first test he took. Justin also had the highest test scores of any Kucetekela Foundation scholarship applicant. Justin has switched schools several times, and the tutoring helped ensure that these changes hadn’t caused him to miss anything. Justin woke up at 5:00 am every morning to study before going to school. Justin’s favorite subject is Mathematics.
Justin's Interests:
Painting, basketball, movies and reading. Justin loves to act and always acts in leading roles at his church. He also sings in the choir for young children at his church. Justin wants to be an accountant.
What Others Think of Him:
His primary school teachers describe him as a very determined young boy. He is a very confident student and believes that he will succeed in life so that he can also be able to help his family. He has a caring heart for others.