Namarei

Greetings from Namarei!

Greetings from Namarei Center! As the school term ends, we’re filled with gratitude for all that God has done. It’s been a season of growth, learning, and transformation. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are transforming lives through Christ.

Mark Silas Bwire
Head Teacher, Namarei

Hope Transforms: A Success Story

In the vast, arid landscapes of Marsabit County, where generations of girls have had their childhood traded for early marriage, one little girl dares to dream differently: Judy*. She is a preschool student at our Namarei Center and has a story to tell. Just last year, her life was far from pens, books, and classrooms. She spent her days in the wilderness, herding goats and wrapped in traditional beads that symbolized she was promised in marriage. Education was not even a whisper in her home; the future that lay ahead was carved by age-old customs.

But something sparked in Judy. One day, while in a remote grazing area, she heard stories of a MOHI school in Namarei where girls could learn, dream, and become more. Those stories lit a fire in her. With courage far beyond her years and determined to rewrite her future, she slipped off her beads and walked for hours to her older sister’s home. Her sister lived near the school.

With her sister’s help, she was enrolled in MOHI’s school early this year, and for the first time, Judy sat in a classroom, held a pencil, and wrote her name with pride. Yet, her challenges were far from over. The sister who had initially taken her in and was supposed to protect her, began mistreating her. Feeling defeated, Judy gave up and returned to herding goats and wearing her beads again. When our social workers realized what was happening, they intervened. They first approached the sister and counseled her on the value of education and her role in her sister’s life. They then sought ways of rebuilding Judy’s confidence. After a few days, she made her way back to Namarei, this time stronger, more confident, and even more determined.

Today, Judy is not just a student; she is a shining light in our school. Known for her cheerful personality, social engagement, and determined spirit, she is among the most active students in her class. Every day, she shows up ready to learn, participate, and support her peers. She aspires to be a teacher so that she can empower others from her community. 

*Name changed for privacy

• This term, our students achieved an incredible milestone in the Kenya Music Festival, marking their first-ever participation in the competitions.
• During the term, we strengthened our commitment to community engagement by actively involving parents, local leaders, and cultural elders in key conversations that support the growth of our school and the well-being of our students.

• Pray for the ability to accommodate even more students from this community.
• Pray for the good health of our students, staff and their families.
• Pray for full sponsorship of all our students.

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