Disappointments and Reaffirmation

Our expectations of the visit of Simon and 4 other Kenyan teachers were sadly dashed when they couldn't get their visitor visas.  We will try again for April of 2013 and collect more letters of support so no one can say they won't be supported while they are here.

But on to more heartening news.  Simon and his group of teachers and parents are working on setting up a Community Based Organization in Kinyambu to handle the funds we send them.  They need to develop a constitution and have government approval which we hope come soon.

Then it will be on to more fence building.  Also, plans are well underway for the new library building which will be the size of one classroom with two small offices.  As soon as this is built the job of filling it will start.  Kinyambu Primary School hopes to have electricity within the next 2 months as well.  Great news.

On the 7th June, 2012 Simon attended a parents meeting at Kinyambu Primary School. It was attended by 120 parents including the School Management Committee (SMC) members. They affirmed their willingness to complete the fencing when materials are available and offer the unskilled labour for the library. This includes clearing the site and digging the foundation with expert guidance and supervision. Below is a picture from that meeting.