A great day today and much excitement at the Orphanage. An
orphanage from Kibera (“unplanned development” – AKA slum) in Nairobi arrived
this morning for a trip out and also to play football against Kandara
Children’s Home. Three matches were played - Under 12, Under 16 and Girls.
Terasiah - Newton's Twin Sister Lucy in Thoughtful Mode
After a hearty lunch, with the kids in colourful football
kit we were ready. About 100 kids with staff set off through Kandara town
making a pied piper like procession and quite a commotion. I had 2 year old
Newton on one hand and little Lucy on the other. The little ones rarely leave
the Orphanage so this was quite an adventure.
One of the Kibera boys posing for the camera
It is about a kilometre to
“Kandara Stadium” a rather grand title for a football pitch on open ground but
for the kids it was great. Half way there Newton grew tired and I carried him
the rest of the way and earned a huge smile. That was until I put him down
later when he sulked for a while only to smile again when my arms had recovered
and I could pick him up again.
The Girls Team
The
photos here show what a great day was had by the orphans and large numbers of
the community who joined the snake of kids to follow us to the pitch.
Ester in Action (in the black)
Newton sulking .
The Fans from the Orphanage
Jennifer Terasiah
Alice
Some of the Kids from Kandara Town
The game in full swing with the crowd in the background
Seth Ester Resting
John Wambui
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