From Kapat Village to a Global Vision
I was born in Kapat Village, in Bor, South Sudan — a proud member of the Koch clan. My community shaped my values before any classroom did: resilience, responsibility, and the belief that no person rises alone.
I pursued medicine because I saw, from an early age, how fragile life can be when access to healthcare is limited. Becoming a medical doctor was not just a career choice — it was an act of service to a region that has long carried the weight of scarcity.
My studies took me to the University of Nairobi, where I completed my Master's degree. Those years sharpened my thinking, expanded my worldview, and connected me with mentors and peers across East Africa.
Alongside medicine, chess became my second discipline. What began as a game grew into a philosophy: every move matters, every silence has meaning, and the strongest position is built long before the final move. Chess taught me patience — and patience taught me leadership.
Today, I combine all of it — medicine, strategy, coaching, and community — into one long-term mission: to build Kapat College, an institution that will unlock the potential of thousands of young South Sudanese who deserve a real place in the global conversation.