from the kids

Rashid

Ever since I started my learning career I have come to realize that with learning I can make it to be whoever person I have wished to be in future. Schools have enabled me overcome so many temptations in such a way that I came to know the benefits of studying. School has also given me direction to a better life since I have been putting a lot of concentration on the saying that goes that education is the key of life. School has also enabled me to know the dangers of being a school dropout. Through schooling I have gained so many things like knowledge on how to deal with personal issues, it has also enabled me to know advantages of becoming a better person in the society within. It has also changed my character from childhood to adulthood as they always say that one step can make you move from zero to hero, with this in mind I have always waited and eagerly waited to see if my dream comes true. In schools there are good and bad company so it was on to my self to decide what or where to belong but since I have my own set objectives I joined good company. My contract in school is to become a profession and with bad company I cannot make it so I distinguish myself from bad company. My set goal is that I have wished in my life to become profession in law. In all my learning career I have always liked or wished to become a lawyer in order to deal with law breakers since the community/ society around me there are some things that don’t impress me.

Dorine

It was on 5th March 2008 when I joined St. Charles Lwanga Secondary school. At first I had a problem with school fees but after sometimes, different social workers came in our school to guide us and counsel. I never lost hope looking for scholarship. It had really brought stress into my life. Up to date I have never got the scholarship but my principle understands the problem I am having. But at home also my parents are trying up and down to keep me in school. I am a very focused girl I want to make sure I get what I want in my life. And there is no way I can be what I want by not studying hard. I would like to work with any non governmental organization or to become a lawyer. And when I become I will set up an orphanage for children who are orphans mainly in slums. May be next year God willing I can get somebody who wish to help me to achieve my set goals. “LET GOD BE THE GLORY”

Collins

I am Collins Mutuka. I am fifteen years old. I am in standard seven. I joined this school in January 2008. Since that day that I joined this school I have benefited a lot. Being in this school I have learnt new things that I didn’t know when I came. I was just dormant, but know I have been brought up by my teacher who normally teaches us in and outside classes. It is good to continue learning in this school because it is assisting some children who don’t have money to buy their needs such as shoes, socks and paying the school fees. This project has assisted many people and sponsored them until they complete their school. I have been here at around nine months but I have not seen any problem. In classes we perform well. I am a footballer, we are about to close school, our teachers normally arrange the inter classes competition and the winning team is always given prizes and morale to continue and maintain their talents. When I finish my standard eight, I would like to join secondary school. After all my studies in high school I hope that I will pass my K.C.S.E with flying colours. So I would like to be a doctor.

Morgan

I am Morgan Kwamboka. I am in Std Seven. I learn at St. Charles Lwanga Primary School in Gatwikira. I am fourteen years old. Since I came in this school I have seen many changes in my education. The organization has really struggled to support me in paying school fees. I am the one of the pupils who did not afford to pay school fees. But through Watoto Wa Lwanga Organisation I am able to be in school. Watoto Wa Lwanga Organisation has helped in buying learning materials. My teachers have helped me in waiting and speaking that why I am able to speak English and Kiswahili. I am so glad because it has made me to come up with positive thoughts which may help me in my future. It has also provided lunch and breakfast. But now it has provided. I would also like to thank Watoto Wa Lwanga Organisation to continue helping others. When I complete my primary education, I would like to join secondary and University. And when I graduate I would like to be a teacher to help street children to go to school.

Evans

I am Evans Mutie. I learn in St. Charles Lwanga. I came here in the year 2007 and joined class. I want to thank the Watoto Wa Lwanga Project for helping me to learn by providing all learning materials. I came here when I didn’t know more about education but now am being taught well to understand the meaning of education and its procedure. The teachers teach well, we perform well in the various subjects. The teachers have taught us how to be responsible and punctual and to be doing the right thing and at the right time. The school is helping me develop my skills and abilities. They take us to school competitions like sports and music festivals. When I grow up I would like to be a leaned person not to be messing everywhere I go. I would like to be a pilot when I grow up so that I can be traveling to different places.

Snaida

I am Snaida Masista, I learn at Charles Lwanga School, which is sponsored by Watoto Wa Lwanga project. I am in class six and St. Charles Lwanga has helped me in many ways including how to be responsible person and do things at the right time at the right place. How to read and write; I can read and write Kiswahili and English, this has helped me to write a good composition and Insha and how to speak English and Kiswahili, this also helped me to pass in English and Kiswahili examination. My most lovely subject is Social Studies; I like it very much because it tells us about our country and how Kenya became independent from the colonial rule, so when I grow up and complete my primary, secondary and university education, I would like to be a judge.

Eddy

My name is Eddy Jusah. I learn at St. Charles Lwanga. I am in class six. I live in Kibera Watoto Wa Lwanga project helps me to pay school fees. The school is providing for me enough food and there is serious learning. That is why I perform well in class. Before I came to St. Charles Lwanga, I did not know how to read, write and also to speak English. I want to perform well in my school subjects. Also in my school we learn different skills of playing, football, playing netball and also volleyball. I want to respect everyone who is younger and older than me. I believe I will do better in my class and be a hardworking pupil. Also this year I want to work hard and be promoted to standard seven. When I grow up I would like to be a footballer.

Enos

My name is Enos Nyaosi. I am in standard seven in St. Charles Lwanga. I came to St. Charles Lwanga in the year 2008 and I live in Kibera. Watoto Wa Lwanga project is helping me by providing for me learning materials. We usually come to school early and commence our learning. Watoto Wa Lwanga project is helping us by buying learning materials. Also the school enables us to develop our talents by visiting different parts of the country. Also the school enables us to eat here during lunch and break time instead of traveling home thus wasting time in between lessons. I would also like to congratulate the Watoto Wa Lwanga project and also ask them to continue providing for us learning materials and food. In the future I would like to be an engineer.

Anne

I am Anne Mwango. I am in Std Seven, I learn at St. Charles Lwanga Primary School. Which is under Watoto Wa Lwanga project. My school has helped me to be a responsible person, before I joined the school I was so careless but now I know how to manage my time. My behaviour has also changed. The organisation has provided for us learning materials. It has also provided us with breakfast and lunch. Last term we participated in music festival and our school was the first one. I am the best dancer in our school. I now perform well in class, because the organisation has provided us with text books. I like my school very much because it has helped me to go to Eldoret where I had never gone since I was born. In future I would like to be an architect.

Zachariah

I am Zachariah Demo from St. Charles Lwanga primary school. I am currently in class eight. Our respective school led by Watoto Wa Lwanga project has generally helped me in various essential things. I live in Kibera slums. I was not responsible earlier. But since I joined St. Charles Lwanga (Watoto Wa Lwanga Organisation) I have learnt to be responsible on each and every thing I do through it. I have also improved in my hygiene through it. I am maintaining my reliable hygiene level due to being taught by St. Charles Lwanga (Watoto Wa Lwanga). I have also learnt to be time bound. My current time management is good since I have been taught by this organisation. My manners and talents are also developing positively since the organisation is promoting and supporting them. Now I have good manners and developed talents. Finally, I would like to be an engineer in future.

Sarange

I am Sarange Catherine, a girl in class eight at St. Charles Lwanga primary school. The school has helped my colleagues in education that I hungered for; I did not know the importance of education before I came to this school, but the school has helped me to know more about education. Sport activities have also developed in the school. It has enabled me to develop my talents. The school has been participating in sport and thus encouraging me not to lose hope in my talent. It has made me to go to different parts of the country. I have been participating in other activities like debate and drama. I have managed to make some friends after the school social relations. Through these competitions I have also developed my talents. In summary, the school has given me education and advanced my God given talent. I want to be like Koffi Annan the man who I mostly look up to and wish to be like him, if not better than him. Through his courage of uniting nations he makes himself an admirable person. He sure has a talent of uniting people. I think no one could be like him. If God wishes I will one day be like him. Long live Koffi Annan.

Mary

My name is Mary Kasyoka. I am in class four. I learn at St. Charles lwanga. I live at Kibera slums. School has helped me to learn those things I did not know and helped me with Story books to read. When I joined I was not able to read but now I can read and write. Our school is very clean for everything. Last term I went for music festivals, I did not know Milimani Primary school but know I know. School helped me with lunch and breakfast. The Watoto Wa Lwanga has helped me with school uniform and school fees. When I complete primary, secondary and university school would like to be a doctor.

Grace

If I can clearly remember, it was in March this year when I joined St. Charles Lwanga Secondary. That is two years after I had finished my K.C.P.E exams. For the two years I had been staying at home hopelessly and helpless, and that is what I did not like in my life at all, but I thank God because through his Grace I am back to school. Ever since I joined St. Charles It has brought a great change into my life. Actually, I have gained a lot and all in all I have a lot to tell about Lwanga. At first I wasn’t in the position of paying my school fees but because of Lwanga I am happy to say that I am still pursuing my studies without any hinderences. Lwanga High school has helped me academically in that I can now be able to see a bright feature before me. St. Charles Lwanga has also helped me in terms of having school uniform. I thank God for having such a kind hearted teachers who are also helping me to succeed in my studies. For My case, I would like to be a doctor or a lawyer in my life. This is because I went to save people’s lives from death and oppression. This will only be possible with the help of my teachers and my hard work at school. I believe very soon Lwanga is going to be one of the most famous and well developed schools.

Nicholas

I am a pupil and my name is Nicholas Igala. I come from western province; I am born to a single parent. My mother’s name is Beatrice Mideva and my father Timothy Chambachi. We are four of us in our family. I am seventeen years old and I go to school at St. Martin Primary School, I am in class eight.

Justus

My name is Justus Kamau Mukuha. I am a standard eight pupil at St. Martin-De-Porres. I am 16 years old. I live at Kiamaiko Village with both my parents. Their names are John Mukuha and Mary Wangare. My father does work of masonry but my mother does not have any job. In our family we are eight. I would like to continue with my studies until I finish and get employed. My target is to become a lawyer after my studies.

Hillary

My name is Hillary Charpel Chogo. I am a class eight pupil. I live with my mother who is taking care of me. We are five in our family. My mother’s name is Teresia Ingato and my father is Meshack. I wish to have a course if I don’t go to form one because I think that I won’t have school fees, however if I succeed to have the school fees I will go to form one. My real imaginations are to course.

Josephine

My name is Josephine Awino, I am 13 years old. We are four children I am the last born in our family. My mother is called Selline Adhiambo Ochieng and my father was William Ochieng. My mother is still alive but my father passed away. When I finish my primary education, I would like to go to Secondary school in God’s wishes.

Jane

My name is Jane Waithera, I am twelve years old, my mother’s name is Catherine Wangui and my father is John Ngugi but I live with my grandmother. She is the mother of my mum. I am in class seven in St. Martin’s primary school. My parent did jobs in different ways. They are all alive but they do not take care of me, my grand mother is the one who takes care of me.

Ann

My name is Ann Wanjiku, I am in class seven, and I am fifteen years old. I live in Huruma Kiamako, my mother’s name is Mary Mwihaki and my father is James Jenza. My mother died and my father is still alive. My great wish when I finish class eight is to join Alliance girls, because they perform well.

Vivian

My name is Vivian Owendi Waka. I am a standard eight pupil of St. Martin’s Deporres, I am fourteen years old. I live in Mathare North Area 1, with both my parents. My fathers name is Livingstone Waka and my mother is Timina Sophia. My mother is a hair dresser at a local salon and my father is a jobless person. We are three in number. When I finish standard eight, I would like to continue with my studies until I finish and get employed. I aspire to be a Magistrate.

Adunya

My name is Adunya Zanaba, I am 16 years old. I live in Kiamaiko in Starehe district. My father’s name is Zanaba Elema, and my mother’s is Jamila Badada. I live with my mother, after my father passed away in 2002. Unfortunately my mother doesn’t work. We used to get help from my uncle who worked In America but he also passed away this year. We are three in our family. I am the second last born in our family. I would like to go to Secondary School that is if I pass my exams, study until I finish my studies so that I can get a good job and help my family in future.

Kevin

My names are Kevin Omondi Mogallo. I am a Standard eight pupil from St. Martin’s primary school (candidate) I am 14 years of age. I am also index number 001 in my class. I stay with my mother in Mathare North Area II slums. My father died in 1998. I also have four sisters and two brothers, In total we are seven in our family. I am the sixth born in our family. I am the sixth born in our family. There are also some difficulties that I face in life. Some of these challenges are; lack of school fees, lack of house rent, lack of food in our house, sometimes and so many others. I will be happy when I get someone to help i.e. sponsorship.