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.

New school building completed!

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Makeni Webmaster

I am happy to pass on the news that the new, three-classroom school building has now been completed, after about seven months, thanks to the financial support of our Dutch donors. For some time we had been asked by the … Continue reading →

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Welding project

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Makeni Webmaster

Thanks to donations from Saanich community, security at the orphanage was improved in June. Exterior grill doors have been fitted on several buildings. Here are before and after pictures!

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Our new St Nicholas head

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Makeni Webmaster

Having bid farwell to Ambuya Judy Passmore, we welcome Mrs Irene Chinyama as the new mother in charge of St Nicholas Orphanage Village.  Mrs Chinyama holds an advanced certificate in Social Development and is also studying for a diploma with … Continue reading →

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Football matches…

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Makeni Webmaster

During my visit I have been watching the children playing football on our dusty football pitch. Games go on until the sun sets and are contested with great enthusiasm… I took this picture of some of the orphanage children a … Continue reading →

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