My village is called Bonyengwe. It is located in Misambi sub-location in Nyamira county. It is called bonyengwe because long ago there was a man called onyengwe, he was like the leader of the people staying in this area. He lead them during times of trouble and ceremonies. After his death, his people named the … Continue reading My village
Author: fidel Castro
Maternal biography
My grandfather's ancestral land is in Misambi village in North Mugirango constituency in Nyamira county. My great-great grandfather was called John Kikobe Nyambega. They never migrated from their ancestral land. He was born in late 18s. He married two wives Mary and Perez in the years 1905and 1915 respectively. In cumulative he had 17 children. … Continue reading Maternal biography
My paternal family tree
My great grandfather was called Jackson Ademba. His wives were called Elizabeth Magoma Ademba and Mary Juma. Mary Juma was the mother to my grandfather, Joash Onduru. Joash onduru had only one wife called Margaret Onduru. They had five children: Eucabeth Aloo, James Onduru, Barnabas Agar Onduru, Gaudencia Onduru and Joseph Onduru who is my … Continue reading My paternal family tree
A visit to Kisii national polytechnic
On 18th we visited The National Polytechnic of Kisii. The polytechnic provides a variety of courses for high school graduates. These courses are such as agricultural extension, plumbing, welding, fashion and design, electromotive engineering and beauty and therapy. Under agriculture, they teach rearing of different animals and farming techniques. They give the best farming methods … Continue reading A visit to Kisii national polytechnic
A visit to Ibencho waterfall
On Tuesday 12th we visited a waterfall in Kisii county. Ibencho waterfall is located in south mogirango bordering Bomachoge. It was naturally formed. This waterfall is used by the settlers as water catchment area and as a place of worship. For instance, we found some people doing there religious rituals at a cave beside the … Continue reading A visit to Ibencho waterfall
Engineering department at Kembu cottage. Story about Bernard.
Bernard is a worker at the department of repair and maintenance of farm tools. He started working at the Kenana farm in Kembu four years ago. He is 49 years old and a father of 3. He has one daughter and two sons. He has 10 siblings. He is from Nyamira-Kenya. He currently lives in … Continue reading Engineering department at Kembu cottage. Story about Bernard.
Water conservation in kembu
Andrew, the owner of Kembu farm has creatively thought on easy way of having enough water without spending much money. At first, they decided to dig a bore hole and it costed them four million. The water which they collected was very salty and could not help them in irrigation. So they thought of a … Continue reading Water conservation in kembu
My favorite activity at camp Ajiri. KUMIHIMO
Making KUMIHIMO has been my favorite activity so far. We’ve done so much in the first two days. The activities are such as: team building, trust fall, blind fold, using google and making kumihimo. But out of these i was impressed with the braiding[kumihimo] Kumihimo is Japanese traditional way of braiding. It’s used to braid … Continue reading My favorite activity at camp Ajiri. KUMIHIMO
Managerial department
Receptionist at Kembu Cottages Name: Evangeline Mwambia. She is the receptionist and a manager at Kembu Cottages. She started working at Kembu Cottages on 2nd October the year 2019. Her home town is Meru but she currently lives in Njoro due to her work. She enjoys doing her work and is very dedicated to her … Continue reading Managerial department
Tie dye
In Nakuru-Kenya, at a place called Kembu Cottages, we were able to do tie dye which is to produce in (a garment or piece of cloth) by tying to shield it from die. The Ajiri Foundation Scholars did this amazing art of tie dye. The procedure was; -Wet the clothes in a clean water. -Squeeze … Continue reading Tie dye
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