Nyamira County
Nyamira County
Nyamira County comprises of 5 Sub- Counties namely, Manga, Nyamira south, Nyamira North, Borabu and Masaba North. The Commission established Amani clubs in Nyamira County in 2018 and since inception the clubs have been championing peace and cohesion initiatives in the schools in the county.
Amani Club Activities
SCHOOL |
DATE |
ACTIVITY |
SUCCESS |
CHALLENGES |
1.RIAMONI SEC.SCHOOL |
14/05/2019 |
ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICIALS |
Successfully completed |
Lack of Logistics to support real voting process |
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15/05/2019 |
Official launch of the club by the sub county and County coordinator |
Members were enlightened on various within and outside school activities that promote peace such as tree planting and community service |
Lack of ICT infrastructure in school to share soft materials to members |
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21/05/2019 |
Establishment of flowerbeds and general school cleaning |
Done well ,encouraged more members who joined the activities |
Finances for seeds and enough cleaning equipments to managed by the club |
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23/06/2019 |
Partnership Community clean up at Gesima market and dispensary with Nyakongo high school |
Thorough cleaning was done, later joined by the masaba north public health officer Mr. Geofrey Nyamongo who commended the work done |
Cleaning equipments in sufficient, snacks for learners were lacking which shortened time of service |
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A talk was given to students on STIs and STDs |
Time was limited for the talk |
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June 31st |
Health officials from Gesima visited and sensitized students on STDs, early pregnancy ,dangers of unprotected sex and personal health |
The entire school benefitted from the seminar courtesy of Amani club |
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Sept.20th |
Marked world peace day, read NCIC SPEECH in the assembly |
In the speech the issue of climate change and its effects was addressed, the need to maintain peace was emphasized |
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Oct,1st 2019 |
Blood donation exercise to celebrate international day of peace |
Members and the entire student’s body donated blood to save lives, students were guided on why donating blood is a peace gesture, the health personnel from Kisii teaching and referral centre conducted the exercise well. |
Some students were afraid of donating blood for unknown reasons |
Nyakongo boys high school |
May 14th 2019 |
Election of officials |
All went as planned |
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May 16th |
Launch of the club in the presence of the Sub county and county Coordinator Mr. JARED MAGATA |
The coordinator pledged total support and guidance to the patron and the club Availed peace club guidelines |
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21st may 2019 |
Planted flower hedges in the school compound and did general compound tidying up |
The activities encouraged new members to join the club, the principal pledged full support to the club |
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23rd may |
Community service at Gesima dispensary and market |
Working with Riamoni sec school we cleaned the hospital and entire market, the business community appreciated with snacks for students Health officials gave an health talk to students on STDs and STIs |
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31ST JUNE 2019 |
VISIT FROM GESIMA HEALTH FACILITY |
Learners were engaged on STDs and STIs which was fruitful and helpful, early and unprotected sex risks were equally tackled |
Time was limited for exhaustive presentation |
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Sept 20th |
Celebration of world international day of peace |
The club chairman read the NCIC message was read in the assembly for all students, the issue of climate change and its effects was emphasized |
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Nyabiosi Dok primary school |
may 16th 2019 |
election of club officials |
done successfully |
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may 2oth |
tree planting |
the club planted a total of 60 gravelea trees in the school compound |
more tree were not available to be planted |
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may 24th |
tree nursery |
the club established a gum tree nursery |
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Kenyenya boarding primary school |
march 5 th |
election of officials |
well done |
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may 15th |
school clean up |
the entire school fraternity participated |
cleaning materials were inadequate |
ST.DON BOSCO SEC. |
27TH FEB.2019 |
introduction of the club and election of the leaders |
Students enlightened on the purpose and mission of peace club |
Attendance was minimal |
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1st march |
Clean up at ST.Aquinas nyabiosi catholic church |
members were cooperative, new members joined |
cleaning equipment inadequate |
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5TH MARCH |
Talk from Kenya Unites;Mr Geofery |
The need to actively engage in peace activities was stressed, |
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We established our peace and vegetable gardens |
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6 th march |
Planned for a talent show, which failed to kick off because of exams |
Members raised ksh.2250 to fund the activity, a new date was set |
Members were a little embarrassed for this failure |
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11th march 2019 |
Establishment hand washing bins next to staff and student toilets to boost hygiene |
We installed five bins within the school |
Insufficient bins; financial constraints, paints for labeling bins |
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13th march |
Talent show |
Several students participated and enjoyed, we enrolled more members |
Time was not sufficient to engage a variety activities |
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15th march |
Social interactions session: performed Eric Wainaina and maroon commandos song on peace |
Drew crowds of students to our activities |
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16thmarch |
Community service at Gesima market and dispensary |
Members diligently cleaned the market, the business community appreciated the efforts |
Inadequate cleaning equipment, time constraints |
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20thmarch |
Meeting |
Members reviewed their various activities and were really impressed |
The need for more outside school activities is hindered by financial constraints |
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31st march 2019 |
Placement of talking posters |
Members successfully placed posters in the compound |
Financial constraints for more posters |
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2 may 2019 |
General school clean up |
The club was able to influence several students to participate in the clean up |
Cleaning equipments were inadequate to engage all those available |
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5 may 2019 |
Establishment of club project |
The vegetable garden was established |
The school’s religious inclination denies working on sundays |
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12 may 2019 |
Motivational videos |
Members were exposed to instances of peace threats |
Several members of the school attended which let to difficulties of management |
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New members were recruited to the club |
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14th may |
Tending the managu project of the club |
We weeded and applied compost manure on our farm |
The size of the plot posed a challenge as it was so small |
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23 may |
Kenya unites: Florence Odiwour engaged members on conflicts and resolution mechanisms |
Several of our fellow students were allowed to listen in |
The handouts given were few for all students |
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13th sept |
End year party planning |
During the meeting, members agreed to each contribute, they raised 4500 for the activity. |
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21sept 2019 |
Blood donation exercise, to celebrate the world international day of peace |
Several students and teaching and non teaching staff donated blood. |
Some students feared that donating blood could a risky exercise |
NYAKEORE SEC SCHOOL |
5TH feb. 2019 |
Election club of officials |
The activity ended well.members agreed to establish a tree nursery |
The long dry spell delayed the nursery alittle |
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10th Feb.2019 |
Establishment of a tree nursery |
Completed well |
The available seeds were not enough for the size of the nursery |
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18thFEB. |
CLEAN UP |
members organized for ageneral school clean during which more members were recruited |
Cleaning equipment were not enough |
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25TH FEB |
Tending of the flower beds and hedges |
Members tended the school flower beds to satisfaction of all |
Lack of enough jembes for efficient working |
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10th march 2019 |
Community service at Nyakeore SDA church |
cleaned the church well |
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15TH march |
Club meeting |
Members reviewed their progress and pledged to work as a team |
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23rd june |
Tree planting |
Members planted 50 gravelea trees |
The small could not allow to plant more trees |
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14 July |
Clean up |
Members organized for the entire clean up of the school |
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20 sept |
Reading of the NCIC speech on the international day of peace |
The issue of climate change and effects was emphasized |
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25 th |
Established a vegetable garden in the compound |
Members were cooperative |
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MAAGONGA sec. school |
28TH FEB.2019 |
Election of officials |
The activity took place without any hitch |
attendance was low |
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1st march 2019 |
Club meeting |
In the meeting more members were recruited, members were taken through Amani club guidelines, it was agreed in the meeting that the club establishes a school tree nursery |
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12th march |
Guest speaker Kenya unites |
The entire school attended, the club members got to be sensitized on conflict resolution mechanisms. |
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10th march |
Tree nursery establishment |
The club members identified a place and established a gum tree nursery. The management schedule of watering was agreed upon |
Seeds available were not enough |
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15th march |
School clean up |
The club organized for a general school clean up |
Cleaning equipments like brushes were not sufficient |
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10th may |
Tree planting |
the club planted 30 gum trees |
The rains were insufficient so there was need to water the planted trees |
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13th July |
Establishment of the vegetable garden |
A space was identified and a nursery was put in place for the vegetables to be planted. |
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20th Sept. |
Celebration of world day of peace |
The NCIC speech was read in the assembly, they later held a talent show |
Few members were willing to participate |
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Rangenyo girls |
3rd march |
Guest speaker from Kenya Unites:FLORENCE ODIWOUR |
The entire school was invited to attend the talk Topic:types of conflicts and resolution mechanisms |
Handouts available were not enough |
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4th July |
School clean up |
A thorough school compound cleanup was done involving the entire student body |
A number of students appeared uncertain of the possible activities to be undertaken through the year. |
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Motagara girls |
10th march |
Election of club officials |
Activity ended well |
Only 20 students participated in the exercise |
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15thMarch |
School cleanup |
The club organized for a school clean up |
Several students were willing to participate though the cleaning equipment was inadequate. |
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20TH SEPT |
Celebration of the World International day of peace |
the NCIC speech was read in the assembly |
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RIAMANDERE SEC.SCHOOL |
3rd March |
Friendly football match with St. Mary’s Mongorisi Sec. |
Thewas able to bond the two schools with plans to have more friendly was that will help reduce school rivalry in sports that a times leads to violence. |
Weekend matches when time is available become a challenge as not many teachers are available in day schools |
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Results
- Enhanced peaceful learning environment
- Peace and cohesion activities embraced in the schools
Summary of Amani Club Membership in Nyamira County
SCHOOL |
PATRON’S NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BOYS |
GIRLS |
1.ST DON BOSCO SEC. SCHOOL |
JARED MAGATA |
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80 |
50 |
2.NYABIOSI PRI SCHOOL |
KENNEDY NYABANDO |
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16 |
20 |
3.RANGENYO GIRLS |
MR.ERIC ORANG’O |
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30 |
4.MOTAGARA GIRLS |
MADAM JACKLINE |
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32 |
5.RIAMONI SEC. |
MR.KEPHA |
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18 |
15 |
6.MAAGONGA SEC. SCHOOL |
DAVID BARAKE |
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25 |
15 |
7. KENYENYA BOARDING PRI. |
MR.NYAMBATI |
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20 |
15 |
8.ST.MARY’SMONGORISI |
MR NYAKUNDI JOSHUA |
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20 |
23 |
9.NYAKONGO HIGH SCH |
MR.NYANGENA |
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32 |
18 |
10.AFRICAN COLLEGE |
MR. APIEDHA |
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16 |
19 |
11.MOCHENWA SEC. |
MADAM EUNICE |
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13 |
14 |
12.METAMAYWA SEC |
MADAM OMWANZA |
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10 |
12 |
13.NYABISIMBA SEC. |
MR NYAKUNDI DAVID |
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13 |
25 |
14.MONGORISI PRI |
MR ISAAC GISORE |
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10 |
13 |
15RIAMANDERE SEC |
MR.NYAKUNDI |
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14 |
12 |
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SUB TOTAL |
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287 |
313 |
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TOTAL |
600 |