According to records, some 104 children have gone through this programme. It targeted coffee growing districts where many children have been withdrawn and returned back to school. It has also supported some children withdrawn from domestic child labour and those coming from very poor families and those who are orphans. It started in 2002 with few children, but expanded tremendously between 2005 and 2006. The children originally were supported with school fees and uniforms, mainly in primary schools. But later the support was extended to provision of food, sanitary towels to girls, shoes, books, examination fees, among others. The support extended to supporting children in secondary schools as well. Recently, a tracer exercise was undertaken and the following were found: Waguthu Primary School has accommodated 21 children withdrawn from child labour ranging from pre-primary to Std Eight. The majority of children are now in Std 7 and 8. Ngegu Primary School has 6 children with 4 children in Std 7, one child in Std 6 and one in Std 5. Mayuyu Primary School admitted 25 children (11 girls and 14 boys) ranging from Std 3 to Std 8. Seven children are in Std 5, five children Std 6; five in Std 7; six in Std 8 and the rest in Stds 8, 4 and 6. Thirty four (34) children are or have been into some 20 secondary schools. Three (3) of these have passed so well (obtaining As) and awaiting joining universities. Eighteen (18) children are reported require support in terms of school fees. One of the supported children Pearson Gichungu is now a second year student at Moi University doing Computer Science.
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Eight (8) children completed Std 8 in some schools and moved on and could not be traced. The records show that the programme has truly benefited many children and made a difference. Some schools were able to support children through the IGAs that were also initiated. The records show that out of the 53 children still in primary school, 41 will still need support because of the drought and hunger which hit the country. The IGAs that have been supporting these children are affected by drought. Hence the children may need uniform, sanitary towels, shoes and food. Lists below contains the names of children in secondary school that may require assistance in 2009 and those in colleges. Child ren in Secondary Sch o o ls NO. NAME 1. Doris Wanjira
2. Joseph Waruingi
3. Francis Gichohi 4. Esther Wambui 5. Teresia Mueni 6. Sarah Njoki 7. Anne Wahu Njau
SCHOOL Kambui Girls High School, Boarding Form IV Muongoiya Sec. School, Boarding Form IV Kijabe Boys High Sch., Boarding - Form IV Balkan High School, Day School – Form IV Balkan High School, Day School – Form IV Gitithia High School, Boarding – Form IV Satima Sec. School, Boarding - Form IV
RE M AR KS Orphan, needs support
Orphan, needs support
Withdrawn from child labour, needs support Orphan, needs support From single parent home, poor and needy Orphan, needs support Withdrawn from worst forms of child labour, needs support 2
10. Anthony Mwanzia
School, Boarding – Form IV Kijabe Boys High Sch., Boaring – Form IV
11. Florence Njambi
Moi Girls Sec. Sch. – Kamangu, Boarding – Form IV
12. Rhoda Wanjiru Ngige
Kambui Girls High Sch., Boarding – Form IV Muthurwa Sec. Sch., Boarding – Form IV Gathirimu Girls Sec. Sch., Boarding – From IV Our Lady of Mercy Girls Sec. Sch., Boarding – Form IV St. Michaels Girls High Sch.
13. Anne Mugure Wangui 14. Nancy W. Waceke
15. Catherine Aluku
16. Beatrice Betina Musa
forms of child labour, needs support Withdrawn from worst forms of child labour, needs support Orphan, Withdrawn from worst forms of child labour, needs support From single parent home, poor and needy From single parent home, poor and needy Orphan, needs support
Orphan, needs support
From single parent home, poor and needy
Child ren in Colle g e s NO NAME . 1. Slvia Ngendo
COLLEGE
RE M AR KS
Extreme College of Hair Dressing
1st year student. An orphan and needs support 1st year student. Very needy 1st year student, withdrawn from child labour, needs support 1st year student, needs support
2. Stephen Kinyanjui Mwanza 3. Jeremiah Mwangi
Kenya Polytechnic
4. Hannah Mugure
Extreme college of Hair Dressing
Inforidge College Centre
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Child ren awa iting jo ining Unive rs it y NO . 1.
NAME
SCHOOL
RE M AR KS
Syron Owuor
Muhoho High School An orphan withdrawn Scored A (75 points – from child labour O level)
2.
Kelvin Mwangi Njoroge
Kanunga High School Withdrawn from worst Scored A (76 points – forms of child labour O level)
3.
Joakim Ndorogo
Kanunga High School Withdrawn from worst Scored A (77 points – forms of child labour O level)
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