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John

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

John (born January 30, 2009) told us, “I came to Achungo seven years ago after my father learned about it from the school headteacher. It is known as the best school ever in Homa Bay County.  I attended St. Mary’s Academy in Oyugis, but It had few teachers unlike Achungo. At Achungo I was surprised … Continued

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Lawrence Lucas

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Lawrence (b:September 3, 2007) joined Achungo in the 6th grade after his father heard about it. Prior to that he had attended Kiwa Primary School in Gwasi Suba South, Nyandiwa district, Homa Bay county. He says there were not enough teachers there and poor instruction. When he came to Achungo he was immediately impressed with … Continued

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Rolex

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December,8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

Rolex (born October 25, 2007) told us: “I came Achungo five years ago after attending a public school, Majiwa Primary School, near our village.  Achungo is very different in comparison. Rolex Ochieng Okeyo I have been living with my mother since my father passed away, five years ago. My mother keeps a small business. I … Continued

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Samwel

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Samwel’s father brought him to Achungo several years ago. He says Achungo will allow him to achieve his dreams for the future. Samwel (b: June 20, 2007) had attended Rodi Primary, the local public school, but he says, “It not have many teachers and we used to play a lot and the teachers did not … Continued

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Silvance

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Silvance (born September 3, 2008) came to Achungo in 4th grade after attending Wiga Primary School in Gwasi.  He told us that Wiga just didn’t have necessary learning materials and he found a much higher standard of learning at Achungo. He says that at Achungo he is confident in getting a good education so that … Continued

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Stephine

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

After Stephine’s mother died, his father brought his to Achungo into first grade. Before that, Stephene (b: April 12, 2007) attended Rarage Primary in Kabuoch. He would get to school late, at 8:00 am, because he was walking such a long distance from home. He says that Achungo is a very good school, and the … Continued

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Vincent

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Vincent (born May 5, 2008) was brought by his father to Achungo in 4th grade. He had been attending Palu-Masogo Primary school near his home but says, “it was very poor in learning resources and we were not being taught much. At Achungo I can see good improvement.” At first I thought Achungo would be … Continued