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.

Makeni Street

Posted on August 30, 2003 by Makeni Webmaster

Venus Mwanza has kindly given us permission to reproduce his painting of Makeni Road, outside the grounds of MEC. This painting was published by BBC Focus on Africa Magazine in 2003, winning Venus (former student and current employee of MEC) … Continue reading →

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The childrens’ stories

Posted on May 30, 2003 by Makeni Webmaster

How the children came to be at St Nicholas Patrick and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Their father was an electrician working for ZESCO power company. Following the death of their parents, an aunt brought Elizabeth to us and kept … Continue reading →

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Orphanage news

Posted on October 31, 2002 by Makeni Webmaster

A report by the orphanage staff and Mrs Catherine Oreta Jan and Truus Veldkamp recently funded the improvement of the play park, which they also originally set up. This is a heavily used and much enjoyed facility for all children … Continue reading →

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Daily life at St Nicholas

Posted on October 31, 2002 by Makeni Webmaster

Report by Orphanage staff and Mrs Catherine Oreta There are 33 orphans (eleven of which are boys) being kept at St Nicholas’ Village, all of whose parents died of AIDS related diseases. The children’s ages range from 15 years to … Continue reading →

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