Nasaruni Girls - Underground Water Tank
If you come to Narok, and turn down a dusty, pot-holed road outside of town, you will travel 1 kilometer past ramshackle sheds and smiling shop clerks… to find a magical place where dreams come true, laughter and serious study unite. Here girls are nourished and educated, and thoroughly transformed as they grow into young women of purpose and confidence in the Maasai community. Welcome to Nasaruni Academy for Maasai Girls in Narok, Kenya!Nasaruni Academy is situated 9km west of Narok, in the southwestern region of Kenya which is semi-arid. According to Moses Sayo, school director, the Nasaruni community is predominantly Maasai, who are pastoralists with some sporadic practice of small scale farming. The area surrounding the school consists of approximately 7000 families. Some of the main challenges faced include the illiteracy rates and extensive poverty.
Lunyelelia Primary School
Lunyelelia Primary School was established in 2021. Prior to this school's establishment, families were sending their children to schools 1.5+ kilometers away, which put a strain on parents as they would escort their children to school, delaying their daily work. Today, the school has 135 students nad 6 staff/teachers.
St. Augustine Indulusia Primary School
St. Augustine Indulusia Primary School was started in the Year 2007 by well-wishers. It started with a population of 50 students and 1 untrained teacher who taught all the subjects. The school currently has a population of 559 Students, 15 staff, and 2 Support staff. It has a rising population yearly because of its good performing streak.
St. Stephen Chepsaga Secondary School
St. Stephen Chepsaga Secondary School is a mixed-gender institution established in 2014. The school is continuously developing, with ongoing infrastructure projects marking significant progress. Additionally, Chepsaga Secondary excels in agricultural practices, which are supported by a dedicated school farm and an active agriculture club, which enhance hands-on learning and sustainability efforts.Every day, the 174 students and 14 staff of St. Stephen Chepsega Secondary School go without sufficient water to meet their needs, causing an unneeded distraction that steals everyone's attention and time from their primary goal of learning.
Unoa Primary School
Unoa Primary School was established in 1950, with Mr. William Mulu as the inaugural headteacher. Currently, the school is led by Mrs. Winfred Sila. The school, situated in Wote town adjacent to the AIC church and the National Cereal and Produce Board, occupies 11.5 acres of land with a title deed. It is a public mixed day and boarding primary/integrated school overseen by the Board of Management (BOM). Additionally, there is a small home unit established in 1982 in response to the rising number of disability cases in the region. This home unit has expanded to accommodate 60 physically challenged learners. The school has an enrollment of 1,262 pupils, with 615 boys and 646 girls. It boasts 31 equipped learning classrooms and 12 latrines, divided between boys and girls, with 4 and 8 respectively.During typical school days, students begin their lessons at 8:20 am and finish at 3:10 pm, with two breaks at 10 am and 1 pm, the latter being the lunch break. The subjects covered include mathematics, English, Kiswahili, science, social studies, CRE, music, and physical exercises. Daily, from 3:10 to 4:10 pm, they participate in games and co-curricular activities such as football, netball, and other sports, as well as athletics and music festival competitions with other schools. Following the games, teachers conduct remedial classes for students who need additional support from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm.Students study English, which is the language of instruction at school. Pen-pal letters can be sent to the following address:Unoa Primary SchoolP.O. Box 96 – 90300Wote, Makueni, Kenya