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.