Residents of Orao village, Ugunja Sub County, Siaya County, broke into song and dance when an American based non-governmental organisation donated uniforms to the entire student population of a local primary school.
Each of the students at Orao primary and junior secondary schools received a full uniform kit that included socks, shoes, trousers, and shirts, skirts, or blouses from Munguy’s Hand of Compassion (MHC), based in the US.
Addressing the school community during the event, MHC Director in Charge of Africa, Reverend Ayub Kayo, said the NGO took the initiative after identifying the school and the local community as needy.
Rev. Kayo said many children in Africa are forced to go to school without a proper uniform, something which affects their morale and self-esteem.
“We came to fill that gap and bring up the confidence of the children to enable them to perform better,” said Rev. Kayo of Deliverance Church, Nakuru.
He said that MHC, through its founder, Steve Mungai, believes in touching a child’s life positively through efforts that would contribute to their success in the future.
The continental director said they have so far covered over 10 schools in Nakuru, Nyeri, and Siaya counties.
An official at the MHC, Phoebe Wanjira, said the NGO spent over 500,000 to kit the 168 primary and junior secondary school students at the school.
“The impact should be in the long run. We should be able to see these children achieving greater things when we have ensured that their self-esteem has been raised,” she said.
The Head Teacher of Orao Primary School, Nicholas Wasonga, and a parent, Damaris Omengo, hailed the donors for the support, adding that local parents have been struggling to provide uniforms to their children.
“The poverty level in this community is very high,” said the head teacher, who called for more support from well-wishers.
By Philip Onyango
