Who remembers the day that elephants came for tea at Olng’arua school? After months of hard work the children were very sad when elephants ate or trampled most of the vegetables they had been growing. Now, thanks to some generous support, we have an electric fence to protect the vegetables. In this time of covid …
Staff at Olng’arua School like a bit of spice in their food. Lucky for them these hot little chilli peppers grow readily here. This bush of peppers seeded itself near the tap outside the staff accommodation.
In the time before lock-down….. These photos were taken during a day of fun, play and dancing at the school. These are some of the kids from different classes, getting their breath back and cooling in the shade before heading back into the fray of the dance. .-. .-. .-.
Locusts swarms have been causing destruction across much of Northern Kenya for several months now. So far we have been lucky, they have passed by us to the north, and south, but not landed on or near the school. That all changed 3 days ago. Reports are that the newly hatched swarms coming out of …
The Olng’arua School is undoubtedly a much quieter place than it was before all schools had to close as part of Kenya’s covid-19 strategy. It is not devoid of activity though. Resident staff members are still living and working at the school, as are two of our older school boys who board at the school. …
As part of efforts to restrict the spread of the corona virus in Kenya the government has required all schools in the country to close. Any actions that can help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya are a good thing, it would be incredibly hard to manage a serious outbreak here. The school closing …
Not to be outdone by Natunini some of the boys have also been experimenting with the art of hat making.
Natunini is almost certainly going to become a milliner, or at the very least a leader in hat fashion. As several photographs on this site will testify, she is often to be seen wearing stylish head gear. This floral arrangement, made from desert rose flowers, is just the latest of this fashionista’s creations.