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Joy as Nakuru’s Private school cushions teachers, pupils against COVID-19

On Saturday, the pupils and teachers could not hide their joy as they received their portions of the donations that is meant to cushion them against the COVID-19 effects.

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A section of SOAR-Kenya Academy teachers.PHOTO/Pristone Mambili.

SOAR-Kenya Academy in Barut Ward, Nakuru West Sub County has commenced a program of supporting their pupils and teachers through food and non-food donations to cushion them against COVID-19 financial effects.

SOAR-Kenya Academy.PHOTO/Pristone Mambili.

This even as Private schools teachers continue to struggle to support their families during this covid-19 pandemic.

But for SOAR-Kenya Academy, through USA-based Rotary Club over 400 pupils and their teachers are a happy lot.

On Saturday, the pupils and teachers could not hide their joy as they received their portions of the donations that is meant to cushion them against the COVID-19 effects.

The teachers narrating how they have been forced to take casual jobs to support their families while schools are closed.

Ms Anne Maritim-a teacher at the school says they have been going through a lot since March when the schools were closed due to COVID-19.

She appeals to the national government for support.

“We are really going through a lot as teachers in private schools” she said.

Sentiments echoed by SOAR-Kenya Academy Head teacher   Colins Kibet who says the donations from the donor will go a long way in helping the teachers during this difficult time.

He says the teachers’ salary depends on fees paid by parents but with the closure of schools in March due to COVID-19, then things are not the same.

“We want to appeal to the directors in Private schools to think of their teachers during this time so that they can take care of their families” said Kibet.

According to the School’s Director James Yegon the closure of schools in March has negatively affected teachers in private schools.

He says this prompted him to start talking to friends from USA-Based Rotary Club who agreed to step in with some food and no-food donations.

Yegon admits that the teachers have not received salary since April due to the closure of the schools.

His appeal to the government is expedite the proposed process of giving funds to Private schools so that they can be able to manage the schools.

“The private schools teachers should be supported especially during this time. As management we are trying the much we can but with schools closed it becomes hard” said Yegon.

Schools closed in March due to the coronavirus and are to reopen in January if the pandemic is contained.

 

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Over 3,000 Form One students to get full term scholarship from Nakuru West NG-CDF kitty

Under the Patronage of area MP Samuel Arama, a total of 1,200 student joining Boarding schools will benefit from the program with full term fee paid.

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Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama during the issuance of the Bursary cheques to Form One students joining Boarding schools.PHOTO/Courtesy.

Nakuru Town West NG-CDF kitty will catter for full first term fee for students joining Form one this month.

Under the Patronage of area MP Samuel Arama, a total of 1,200 student joining Boarding schools will benefit from the program with full term fee paid.

Another 2,000 students joining Day Secondary schools will also get Kshs.10,000 each.

Speaking to this writer just a day after issuance of the cheques to those joining Boarding schools, Arama said this is inline with the government policy on 100 percent transition from primary to secondary.

While noting high level of poverty in the area, the vocal Nakuru Lawmaker said education was the only way to save the situation.

“I saw how parents were suffering and I decided that all Form ones must be in school by paying their first term fee through the NG-CDF kitty”  he said.

He prides in the program as the only Legislator who has ensured education for all.

The Lawmaker once again challenged national government to put more effort so that the 100 percent transition policy can be successful.

 

 

 

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Arama differs with Jubilee, ODM over issuance of certificates to ‘unpopular’ MCA aspirants

Speaking at Nakuru West NG-CDF offices on Tuesday during the issuance of Form One Boarding bursary cheques, the Jubilee Law maker cited Shabaab ward where as per opinion poll carried out, James Garang was popular but the party instead handed certificate to Jimmy Wagakabu.

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Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama outside Nakuru West NG-CDF offices during the issuance of Form One Boarding bursary cheques.PHOTO/Courtesy.

Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has strongly differed with Jubilee  over what he termed is issuance of nomination certificates to unpopular aspirants in various wards in Nakuru Town West constituency.

Speaking at Nakuru West NG-CDF offices on Tuesday during the issuance of Form One Boarding bursary cheques, the Jubilee Law maker cited Shabaab ward where as per opinion poll carried out, James Garang was popular but the party instead handed certificate to Jimmy Wagakabu.

Arama also questioned why in ODM party in Kaptembwa ward decided to give certificate to Peter Kajwang instead of George Okoth whom opinion poll showed he was leading.

The vocal Nakuru Legislator who is serving his second term furiously urged the two parties to rethink of the decision they had taken in the various wards in Nakuru Town West constituency.

He slammed at a section of individuals in Nakuru Town West who have tendency of rushing to political parties head offices in Nairobi with ‘tribal tags’ in order to be favoured saying such is uncalled for.

“Some people are busy using their ‘god fathers’ to deny the right people who are popular to get chance in leadership which is not right” said Arama.

Arama called on residents of Nakuru Town West not to focus on parties but elect individuals who are development focused and ready to serve the society.

He vowed to work and support Garang as well as Okoth in their political career since they were the people’s choice in Shabaab and Kaptembwa wards respectively.

Arama has on many occasions reminded locals that the development being realized in Nakuru Town West constituency was as a result of his good relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Jubilee government.

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Reprieve for Nakuru West parents as MP Arama vows to pay full term one fee for Form one students

He reminded his constituents that Azimio was the way to go and that the coalition would form the next government.

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Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama at a past function.PHOTO/Pristone Mambili.

Parents with Form one students in Nakuru Town West constituency have a reason to smile after area MP Samuel Arama vowed to pay their full term one fee.

Speaking when he hosted a Thanksgiving event after receiving Jubilee party primaries certificate, Arama assured parents that the NG-CDF kitty will ensure all Form one students are in school.

He added, that this is in line with government policy on 100 percent transition.

The second term serving Lawmaker once again revealed that the gesture was not political but as a leader he was determined to ensure all children are in school.

“I want to state here categorically that all Form one students in this constituency must get bursary for full first term.Let parents buy other necessities but the NG-CDF office will cater for first term fee” he said.

The vocal Legislator also hitting at Deputy President William Ruto and his allies over what he termed is trying to interfere with Nakuru Town West politics.

According to him,Nakuru Town West residents fully back Azimio.

“I want to tell Deputy President William Ruto and Susan Kihika that let them focus on their political career and stop trying to interfere with Nakuru Town West politics” said Arama.

Arama also used the moment to drum support for Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya and Presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga.

He reminded his constituents that Azimio was the way to go and that the coalition would form the next government.

“We are in Azimio and everyone has agreed that is the way to go.In Nakuru Town West there is no politics of division and no one should try to bring such. We want leaders who can deliver” he said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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