Bungoma County

Bungoma County is one of the 47 Counties in Kenya and is divided into 9 sub-counties: namely Bumula, Kanduyi, Sirisia, Kabuchai, Kimilili Tongaren, Webuye West, Webuye East and Mt Elgon. The amani club programme in the county was started in 2016 at St. Stephen’s Sikusi and St. Joseph’s Bulondo Secondary schools.

Amani Club Activities

Debating for peace- This is one of the main activities conducted annually by Amani club members in Bungoma County. In 2018 the County was represented by Bungoma High School and Lugulu Girls in the National Debating Championships held in Nakuru Girls High School on 2nd June, 2018.

 

Essay writing competition- - The County participated in the Essay writing competition starting from the lowest level to up to the national level. The topics in 2018 were; Peace: the only way to save the world’ and ‘Only peace makes life better’ while the Kiswahili category topics were; ‘Amani: njia pekee ya kukomboa ulimwengu.’ and ‘Amani pekee ndio huboresha maisha’. After evaluation the winning students and schools are awarded trophies and certificates by the Commission. Other Amani club activities include; Cleanups, Planting trees and Seedbeds, drama festivals, helping the poor, Cultural performances, celebrating international day of peace among many others.

 

Summary of Amani Club Membership in Bungoma County

BUNGOMA COORDINATOR/ PATRON SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP NO. TOTAL
Sub County Tobias Simiyu Secondary Schools BOYS GIRLS
Bungoma South Mr. Masoni Bungoma High Sch 21 0 21
Mr. Tobias W. Simiyu Nzoia Industrial Boys’ 55 0 55
Ms. Lucy Sitati St. Peter's Sang'alo Sec. 41 32 73
Andrew Mukonzo St. Joseph's Bulando Sec. 26 47 73
Ms. Charity Kubende St. Martin's Mwibale Sec 8 12 20
Mr. Tony Wafula Beulah Girls High School 0 35 35
Ms Oluoch Bianca Bethesda Girls High Sch. 0 10 10
Mr. Barrak Gwara St. Peter's Musikoma Sec. 9 11 20
Sub Total (Secondary level) 8 160 147 307
  Primary Schools      
Mr. Augustine Musochi St. Joseph's Pri. Bulado 12 15 27
Mr. Nick Wefwafwa Nzoia Industrial Pri. 34 42 76
Sub Total (Primary Level) 2 46 57 103
TOTAL 10 206 204 410
Bungoma North   Secondary Schools      
Mr. Michael Wasike St. Kizito Sec. Sch. 20 126 146
Mr. Erick Nyongesa         Sirakaru Sec. Sch. 25 20 45
Sub Total 2 45 146 191
  Primary Schools      
-   0 0 0
-   0 0 0
Sub Total 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 2 45 146 191
Bungoma West   Secondary Schools      
Ann Nangila Khachonge Girls 0 30 30
    0 0 0
Sub Total 1 0 30 30
  Primary Schools      
-   0 0 0
-   0 0 0
Sub Total 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 1 0 30 30
Bungoma Central   Secondary Schools      
Mr. Jethro Tekka             St. Stephen's Sikusi 53 0 53
    0 0 0
Sub Total 0 53 0 53
  Primary Schools      
-   0 0 0
-   0 0 0
Sub Total 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 53 0 53
Mount Elgon   Secondary Schools      
Mr. Ng'etich                     Kipsis Girls  0 0 0
    0 0 0
Sub Total 1 0 0 0
  Primary Schools      
-   0 0 0
-   0 0 0
Sub Total 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 1 0 0 0
BUNGOMA COUNTY SUMMARY Number of schools BOYS GIRLS TOTAL
Secondary Schools 13 258 323 581
Primary Schools 2 46 57 103
  GRAND TOTAL 15 304 380 684

 

Results

  • Establishment of a peace corner which has been instrumental in resolving conflicts among students.
  • Reduced cases of indiscipline and unrest in schools with Amani clubs
  • Enhanced harmony and peaceful coexistence among students and teachers in the school as a result of promotion of dialogue to solve conflicts.
  • Enhanced peaceful and cordial relationship between the community and the school fraternity.