Education
Academic year
January to November
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
82.9 %
Out-of-school children
1.13 million children (6 to 13 years old)
Project implementation
Friends Secondary School Kibisi is located in Mbakalo ward, Kenya, and has a population of 1,200 students. The school currently lacks essential facilities such as a meeting hall, a library, and a computer lab. Major school gatherings, including mentorship forums, chapel services, debating events, and parent-teacher association meetings, take place under a large tree in the school field. While the open field is suitable for certain times of the year, it becomes inadequate during adverse weather conditions, particularly when it rains.
To address these challenges, this project aims to construct a multi-purpose resource center for the school. The proposed center will include a meeting hall, which can also serve as a dining hall for students and teachers, a computer laboratory, and a library. Beyond fulfilling the school’s immediate needs, this project offers additional benefits. The secondary school shares its border with Kibisi Primary School, which also faces challenges related to inadequate facilities. By expanding the secondary school’s infrastructure, the extra space can be utilized to benefit the primary school during periods when secondary school students do not occupy the center.
About the country
Country
The Republic of Kenya
Capital city
Nairobi
Population
51.5 million people
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Major languages
Swahili
Travel information
Kenya experiences diverse climatic conditions due to its varied topography. The coastal regions have a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity, while the central highlands have a more temperate climate.
Annual average temperature
18°C (64°F) in the central highlands, 27°C (80°F) at coastal areas
Dry season
June to October
Wet season
November to May
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Nairobi: Eastland Hotel, Hotel Troy Nairobi
Namboko: Blueberry Villas, Kenmosa Resort
Places to eat
Nairobi: Carnivore Restaurant, Talisman Restaurant, Nyama Mama, Java House, Seven Seafood & Grill, Purdy Arms
Best souvenirs from the country
Maasai beadwork like bracelets, necklaces, and belts, Kikoy fabric, wooden carvings, Kanga or Kitenge fabric, Maasai Shuka fabric, Kenyan coffee and tea, soapstone carvings.
Travel agencies
Bonfire Adventures, Abercrombie & Kent Kenya, Gamewatchers Safaris, Pollman’s Tours and Safaris
Interpreting services
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: School visit
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Hell’s Gate National Park
Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Nairobi
Day 7: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery