I prepared carefully for the training. There were 21 in attendance, including another HT and teachers from Olepolos Primary, in Kisames. I wanted to create an environment where honest discussion and professional dialogue were encouraged. The first step was admitting Read more…
It is a sad fact of life that although corporal punishment is against the law in Kenya, it is still a part of daily life in most classrooms and schools. The reasons are straightforward. Firstly, it is culturally acceptable. Parents Read more…
Kenyans rarely pronounce the letter R, when speaking, and every vowel is pronounced separately. The letter u is pronounced as “ah, while U is pronounced oo. This can make it difficult to understand certain words when they are said quickly Read more…
Religion is very important in Kenya. The majority of people I have met would describe themselves as both Christian and religious. Most of the preferred denominations are evangelistic in their approach and there is a strong focus on fear, punishment, Read more…
I was very excited. Bonface was taking me for an outing to Nairobi. Paul and Eunice were coming too. I had only been in Nairobi the day I arrived in Kenya and as it was 11pm and raining, it Read more…
This was the speech I gave to a packed hall of pupils, staff and parents. Teacher Catherine translated into Maa and Kiswahili as I spoke. Enda Sopa Pooki (Maa for “Hello to everyone”) As many of you know, my Read more…
It is the last day before the month long Easter holidays. The plan is clear. Parents should arrive for teacher meetings at 8am, this will be followed by a whole school Assembly at 9am (which will last about 2 Read more…
There hasn’t been a lot of wildlife in the school compound but we do have some regular visitors. Hens, goats and chickens are the most common visitors. They are very comfortable here and have to be chased from classrooms on Read more…
The Prayer Group On Sunday morning, I went to church with Wasike, in Kisamis. As a Catholic, I always enjoy experiencing mass in other countries. As a general rule, services are much longer but the singing is better! After a Read more…
During, my day with Noisim, I was invited to join her for a Maasai celebration. A neighbour’s daughter, Sylvia is getting married in a few weeks and this was the blessing from the pastors and the giving of the Read more…