Author Archives: Makeni Webmaster

About Makeni Webmaster

I spent most of my youth in Makeni, growing up at the centre as it emerged from the bush, one building at a time. I now work in the UK as a lecturer in computer science.

Newsletter from Friends of Makeni in Holland

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Makeni Webmaster

I received the following newsletter from Truus Veldkamp on behalf of the Friends of Makeni in Holland – very nice reading! Upon our return from Zambia, we are very happy and proud to announce you that the ITC project of … Continue reading →

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Computer School Upgrade

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Makeni Webmaster

A major project has just been completed at MEC to upgrade the computer school and computing equipment.   The “IT Services Improvement Project” was initiated by Friends of Makeni in Holland, and in particular by Paul Jongeling and Vera Ootes. … Continue reading →

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2012 Adult Training Programme

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

For forty years Makeni Centre has been providing training to adult learners in a variety of vocational subjects, including computer skills, agriculture, carpentry, food production, electronics and tailoring. Fees have always been kept to an affordable level, in keeping with … Continue reading →

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40th anniversary and graduation

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

On the 14th of October we celebrated Makeni Centre’s 40th anniversary, which was timed to coincide with graduation day for the latest crop of graduates in agriculture, electronics and food production. Our guest of honour was Mama Chibesa Kankasa, who … Continue reading →

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