Finally back home in
Kandara and renewing acquaintances at the orphanage and with the Kibe family
etc. Good news is that term does not start again until 9 May so an extra day
off in theory. Unfortunately the Polytechnic was burgled 3rd May and
being one of the few staff around I had to assist in dealing with the police,
replacing the night watchman etc etc. Luckily Dorcas the manager had the
foresight to put anything of value in the strong room before the hols so all
that got stolen was of low value but inconvenient all the same. Little chance of catching the robbers as
there is no evidence to speak of and the watchman saw nothing of use?
I finally succumbed to the luxury
of a kettle after using one again on my travels. It is amazing how small
comforts from home can be therapeutic?
The smart new team with the Senior Chief, and Board members
The girls team - a bit shy and did not want the boys laughing so they stayed in the door way
Back at Poly on the 9th
and all had had a good break. My Kiswahilli has got worse through lack of
practice and laziness on my part. The next day we had an Executive Board
Meeting to discuss the implications of the break in etc. I took this as an
opportunity to follow protocol and present the football strip I had been
donated when in England to the Chairman then have a photo opportunity with the
Senior Chief, Board and kids in the kit. Thanks to Tattenhoe FC from Milton Keynes for the strip and other items greatly received.
I had also been given funds for a
printer/scanner/copier in England so no more 10 mile round trips to get copying
done, etc. Again, a big thanks to the anonymous donor.
Me handing the printer/scanner/copier to Dorcas the Poly Manager & my Boss!
Other items of kids clothes and
books were handed out at the orphanage – Thanks to G & K for those.
Finally I had also sourced 2
sponsors for students at the Polytechnic which will greatly assist. The main
reason for drop outs is lack of funds to sustain the education. This is often
such a shame as the student value the education much more than in the UK but
just cannot afford it. Anyone else wanting to sponsor a student for a 1 or 2
year course for less than £100 a year please get in touch. Westfield21@hotmail.co.uk
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