A Kenyan father has captured the internet’s attention after presenting his son with a blank cheque during his graduation celebration, telling him to write any amount he wished as his gift.
The moment, recorded in a short video shared on TikTok, shows the young graduate standing in his gown as his father hands him the unsigned cheque in front of family and friends. Those present erupt in excitement as the father invites his son to fill in whatever figure he desires.
Smiling, the graduate walks to a nearby table and writes the amount out of the camera’s view. The clip ends without revealing the figure, but background laughter and chatter signal just how impressed the guests were with the father’s gesture.
The day closed with the father thanking his son for making him proud—a moment many online users found touching.
Social Media Reacts
The video sparked a wide range of reactions, from admiration to playful envy.
One user joked, “Wueh, yet mine is wondering why I haven’t sent him money.”
Others used the moment to explain what a blank cheque actually means.
A blank cheque is a signed cheque with no amount filled in, giving the bearer the freedom to write any sum they choose, one commenter clarified.
Many users shared their own stories of graduation gifts—some modest, some lavish—and reflected on the symbolic meaning of the father’s act. For many, it represented trust, pride, and the joy of seeing a child complete their studies.
