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MEC has a diverse list of projects

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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Contesa support for hammermill

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

Back in June, Makeni Centre was visited by a group of people representing British charity Contesa, including Esnat Avon. Contesa met with members of staff to discuss the centre’s needs and tell us more about their work, which focusses on … Continue reading →

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Broadband arrives…

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Makeni Webmaster

Broadband has finally arrived at MEC! It’s been a long time coming and is not cheap, but when one counts all the failed attempts to connect by dial-up, sometimes running into a dozen or more, each charged, then it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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