Last month our village was one of thirty lucky villages to be among many others in Laikipia West. We were lucky to be visited by some important visitors from an initiative known as UWEZO KENYA.
The main role of the initiative was to carry out a research and assess children aged 3-16 yrs.This was for them to know their level in literacy and numeracy.They initially wanted to know whether our children do benefit from the Free Education that the government provides.
The village elder called for an urgent meeting , so that the visitors would contact with the villagers of their visit. The turn up was one that could be congratulated. Looking at the villagers, one was assured that they were eager to get a word from these great people .
It was only after the visitors explained the purpose of their visit that things took on a new leaf. The village dwellers who had just arrived a few minutes ago became hostile and uncontrollable. They complained that they thought these ‘big’ people had come to bring them support i.e food donations. Some, who were very angry , stormed out of the meeting. It was difficult to continue with the meeting, so it was ended.
Two volunteers were needed to carry out the task but it was hard for them to get the two. It was noted that not so many people are learned in the village . This was a great shock to our visitors, thanks to the government for giving our children a chance to be in school . There is great hope for a better tomorrow in our village.
“For sure our people will have to learn’’
Compiled by
Nancy Maina
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