Kakuma, which means “nowhere” in Swahili is located near the KenyaSudan border. We had to take a 2 hour flight to Lodwar a nearby town and then drive for another 3 hours on one of the roughest roads I have ever tralleveld, to reach this dry, dustycamp which currently serves over 1,50,000 refugees from more than 10 countries.
Good morning everybody! Susan ma’am, Liza miss, teachers and my dear friends, my greetings to you all ! and a big thank you for asking me to stand on this stage after my school days in Rajagiri. Well! If I am thought worthy of addressing you all again, it is only because of the days I spent in this great institution. Teachers, I am so indebted to each and every one of you for giving me my wings to fly, I know there’s a long way to go but I should say, I am still growing and learning each day thanks to you. Dear juniors, the world outside is nothing like school. Yes, you are free as a bird but it’s so easy to get lost out there. So my tip to my little brothers and sisters, dream as high as you can ! Don’t settle for “okay”. So start dreaming now. Set an aim and don’t forget, nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it! Speaking of dreams, what I am about to speak to you is about one such dream which came true for me, an experience which will always remain in my heart and evolve me as a person as I go along in my life.