Isaac worked at the James Finlay Central Hospital in Kericho in December where he learned many procedures, some of which he had only read of in books. He received a very good recommendation from the management of the hospital.
Jemimah Peters was the second born of six children. She was brought up entirely by her mother. During her early school years, Jemimah had to take on casual farm jobs to help earn money for her school fees. This was often very difficult for a young child of 9 or 10 years old to work in the fields besides going to school. Because she did so well on her primary school final exam, Jemimah was given a scholarship to secondary school by a local education support foundation. Her project involves enhancing food security through raising vegetables and helping women and adolescent girls secure an income. One day she wishes to open an orphanage to help alleviate suffering of the children in her area. Jemimah says, “My purpose in life is to be the positive change I wish to see in my family and the society at large.” Continue reading
Shelly Okumu’s mother and father died before she was 10 years old. Her maternal grandmother raised her in a Nairobi slum, Dandora, where she has memories of violence, girl child drop outs due to early marriages, and teenage pregnancies. Shelly reflects, “Coming up in Dandora has made me hardworking, determined, strong- willed and I am ready to lend a hand to a brother/sister who needs it. I want to see Kenya progress. I want youths to achieve this and I am ready to be among those who make this dream come true.”
Three new scholars– Nafisa Ayuka, Sara Simei and Kennedy Otieno– recently participated in an introductory program. The orientation was organized by first year scholars ,Monicah Wairimu and Isaac Ngere, with help from other scholars. Isaac presented on how to write a good proposal, highlighting contents such as background, rationale, methods, evaluation plan and conclusion.
I want to express my support for PATHWAYS. Our district, nation and world need more programs like it." -- John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader and U.S. Congressman
