He noted that there are many students excelling in their national examinations but with no means to advance their education. They normally try seeking assistance from group ranches, CDF and other local institutions but to no avail or reliability because of financial difficulties also these entities undergoes.

He also went ahead suggesting looking for ways we can get funding from other sources like foreign sponsors but firstly after making a successful kick starter ourselves. He said this will be the first time professionals are organizing a continuous fundraising for the better of our successful children from the have-not families.

But he distinguished the idea of having an organized and reliable fund is by forming a managing committee that will oversea the contribution and disbursement processes. He also said group ranch and constituency development fund (CDF) should join the fray by contributing to the proposed kitty. This will see more money being raised to assist our performing students reliably.

He said Charity begins at home and we are the one obligated to give the idea a green light. He went ahead saying he had some time discussing the idea with the area MP Hon Raphael Letimalo and he is ready to support the initiative.

Mr Peter continued by insisting that parents should also be part of this noble idea by contributing something once a year either in cash, cheque or in kind because they are the ones being relieved off the burden.
He also congratulated the Samburu East Development Forum for its excellent job in generating and disseminating informative posts to the people of Samburu East, the larger Samburu and its stakeholders.

Gir gir primary school headmaster Mr Ambrose Lekoitip seconded the noble idea and thanked Mr. Peter for having thought of this great initiative. As a teacher, he has seen a lot that many students undergo and has been very sympathetic. The congregation couldn’t believe when the headmaster said some bright Primary schools kids after making successfully to form one, they have been compelled to come back to class 7 because of lack of fees for high schools. He went ahead noting that motivation lucks in the children because of poverty and lack of reliable assistance from relevant development bodies and leaders.

He said education is key to a better transformation and the only way to reduce dependency ratio in the area. He was worried that most of the touts in Archer’s town were clever and destitute children who lacked means to prosper their bigger dreams in furthering their Education.

Miss Christine Namunyak an employee with Christian children Fund (CCF) added that somebody must have seen something to bring this issue to the people. She agreed that somebody like Peter must have witnessed desperate children seeking bursary from group ranch and Mr lekoitip must have seen a lot as earlier said pupils recycling back from High School to Primary with hopes there will be God send saviors in future to help them realize their dreams of furthering their education.

She said Archer’s is a very small place to sort out its problems and the only thing needed is unity from the leading lights. She went ahead saying there are many orphaned children because of HIV/AIDS and these are among the brightest kids in dire need of assistance. She challenged the gathering by saying that people should stop being selfish and think of others as well. There is a lot of money normally spent over the weekends in pubs filling our stomachs but this is the time we should consider giving back to the community. By just sacrificing some extra luxury we can help our people in need a greater deal.

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Complied by : Tom Lolosoli
Secretary Samburu East Development Forum