These are stories of our 8th and 9th grade graduates. Our 8th grade graduates from Achungo all have passed their KCPE exam and entered secondary schools (high schools). (Listed here with the year they will complete high school). This national exam qualifies them for high school. The national passing rate is about 50% but 100% of our students taking it have passed each year. Thus, we are now considered one of the top schools in the county and administrators and government leaders visit to understand our success. Our purpose now is to find sponsors to mentor them and help with scholarships so they can continue higher education as a major stepping stone toward successful lives. This is key to breaking the age-old cycle of poverty in this extremely poor region of the world.

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Mitchelle

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I came to Achungo 3 years ago after attending a public school. At that school, things were so difficult and we would be sent home when we didn’t have school fees. At Achungo I am more free and more comfortable both in class and doing activities. It is much better than the first school I … Continued

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Audrey

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I came to Achungo seven years ago after attending Rongo Primary but they had no library where we could find review books, like there is at Achungo. I find Achungo the best school ever – there is everything needed for me to study, including the best teachers. At Rongo there was no water but here … Continued

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Becky

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

Until 4 years ago, I studied at St. Alfred Academy and then I came to Achungo (AEC). At AEC there is good education and learning materials are available compared to my former school. I have found it very easy to read and learn. I think AEC is the best school because we are taught well … Continued

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Hellen Stacy

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I live in Kawiya with my grandmother. My elder brother (21), Nicolaus, is a farmer. My sister, Joyce, is 12 and in class 6. Before I came to Achungo, 4 years ago, my grandmother was wondering how I would be able to go to school. After my parents had died, I did not know what … Continued

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Faith

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I have been living in Kisumu with both my parents and my two siblings. My father is working but my mother is just selling at a stall. My brother, Hope, is in grade 5, and my sister, Joy, is 2. I have been at Achungo for one year. It is better than the school where … Continued

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Swinny

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I have been at Achungo for almost five good years. Achungo has a high standard of education. The education at the school that I left before was not good, so I decided to come to Achungo to have more learning. Achungo is a high achieving school for orphans and it is a Christian school. I … Continued

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Weldon

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I live in Kagunga Village, with my father, Godfrey, and my mother, Damaris. They grow vegetables in our garden. I have five sisters and three brothers and all of us live in peace without fighting and we all believe in God Who created us. I came to Achungo 1 year ago after attending Lwanda Kodote … Continued

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Ariel

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

My mother brought me to join Achungo in 3rd grade. From the first at Achungo, it has been a great experience. The environment was new to me and many people were friendly to me even though I was shy. It is really my studies [academic excellence] that attracted me to Achungo, but I also like … Continued

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Joy Babrah

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

I was living near Busia (in the north, near Uganda) with my parents and younger sister and brother until 4 years ago when we moved to Homa Bay County. At that time, I came to Achungo because it is the best school. It has everything, including a library and a computer room, and my former … Continued

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Joan Brenda

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

I came to Achungo a year ago and found that Achungo is much better than my former school. At Achungo the classrooms are well-built in comparison. I was surprised that Achungo was so clean and had green trees. Achungo has helped me in ways beyond just my studies. I have improved in everything. At first, … Continued

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Collince

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I was so happy when my parents told me they were transferring me to Achungo because the performance is so much better than my prior school. I live with my father, Mark, and mother, Emmaqulate, and 3 older siblings. My father is a tailor but my mother doesn’t have a job. I like to learn … Continued

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Selestine

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I joined Achungo in 5th grade and I am doing so much better than in my former school. I also feel comfortable at Achungo asking my teachers what I need to know. Since the death of my beloved Mother, I have lived with my father and with my two younger siblings. My father does not … Continued

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Belinda

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I have been at Achungo for two years. Achungo is a boarding school and I get more time to study than at my former school and I can ask my teachers for help. The teachers in Achungo are so good and I have developed so much here. I live with my grandmother and three siblings … Continued

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Erick

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I live in Majiwa Village with my parents, John and Rose and have 4 brothers from 10 to 25 years old. My parents don’t have work and we find it difficult to survive. They brought me to Achungo 4 years ago. Compared to my former school, Achungo has far better performance. I was very happy … Continued

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Kennedy

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

The Director brought me to Achungo four years ago when he found me on the street [maybe out of school unable to pay the fees?]. Achungo is a lot better than the school I went to before. I was not happy there and we had to have school fees. I live in Majiwa, near Imbo, … Continued

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Lophine

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

I came to Achungo nine years ago, entering Kindergarten. From the first I knew that with Achungo all my dreams will come true. I knew that it was the best school I had ever gone to. The pupils at Achungo perform very well in their exams. I live in Awendo, Migori County, with my parents, … Continued

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Sheldone

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I was 7 years old when my parents died and I now live in Kanyada with my younger brother and sister and my guardian. She tends our garden plot. God has looked after me for the years since my parents have been gone. I realize that if you put God first, everything is possible if … Continued

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Triza

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Rodi)

My parents died when I was very small and I live with my grandmother, sister and brother. When I was about 4 years old, Director Michael came to our home and decided to sponsor me at Achungo. It is a very nice school and cares about orphans. I was so happy that somebody cared about … Continued

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Euphrasia

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Rodi)

Before I came to Achungo and entered 3rd grade, I attended Ndiru Primary School near our home in Ndiru Village. I was living with my parents, who died 7 years ago in an accident when I was only 6 years old. I don’t have any sisters or brothers and I don’t know very much about … Continued

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Castro

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

I lost both my parents (Jack and Maggy) when I was small through a road accident. We lived next to Olare Centre with my grandmother and 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Now, my grandmother is 86 and finds it hard to take care of all of us. She works as a hawker on Imbo-Olare Road, … Continued

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Seth

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

My father brought me to Achungo four years ago. I had been going to a private school by the name of Kabwana. The school had become poor because. due to the low payment of the teachers, many had left the school. At Achungo we found a much better learning program and the children are well-behaved. … Continued

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Sharon

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Rodi)

I came to Achungo 6 years ago when I had nowhere to go. I had been attending a public primary school near my home but I had no one to pay the school fees and had to leave. My parents had died in a road accident. Then, I met a kind neighbor who brought me … Continued

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Ashley Wendy

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Before I came Achungo, 3 years ago, I attended a school near our home in Migori County. Achungo attracted my parents and I because of its good performance. My mother, Jackline is a primary school teacher, and my father, John, was a secondary school teacher but lost his job 5 years ago. So, my mother … Continued

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George Ignitius

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

My father died when I was in 3rd grade. I live with my mother in a small village, in a small hut. We have a small garden for our food, but maize is the only crop that does well. My mother has no work and struggles to be able to keep us in school. I … Continued

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George Okoth

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I live with my two parents at home and we are really suffering to get just a little food. But my parents have hope that one day I will remove them from darkness. My brother brought me to Achungo in 2017 because my mother was hopeless. Director Michael Ojala decided to help us and we … Continued

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Benson

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

My mother brought me to Achungo 5 years ago. Before that I had attended St. Alfred in Imbo Centre but it was not doing as well as Achungo. Achungo is a good school that supports orphans and performs well as a school My father died in 2019 and I live next to Imbo Centre with … Continued

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Gordon

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I had been attending God-Kado Primary but kept being sent home because I didn’t have school fees. Then, I heard about Achungo and my mother brought me here. It is so different here.  We get a good education and we have time to read. I live in Kochia with my mother, Emily and my father, … Continued

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Denish

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

I was brought to Achungo 5 years ago because they welcome orphans It is the best school I’ve ever gone to and I have time to play with my friends. Achungo is a place of joy and love. Prior to this I attended God-Kado Primary.  They had school fees and we could no longer pay.  … Continued

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Bradly

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

I live nearby in Rangwa Constituency with my brother and sister and my mother, Emily. Since my father died, my mother works hard in our garden. I came to Achungo in 4th grade after attending a public school. Here the teachers are teaching very well and I am able to board at the school, giving … Continued

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Prinsylo

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Imbo)

Before coming to Achungo in 4th grade I attended Majiwa Primary school located in Kanyada Village. [By contrast] at Achungo Educational Centre there is maximum education and the teachers are teaching very well. They are able to answer any problems (questions). Achungo is a good school, in fact, I think it is the best in … Continued

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Angela

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I have been at Achungo for four years, joining in 4th grade after attending a public school. At that school some teachers didn’t show up for class sometimes and the teaching was in our local language. The learning is much better at Achungo because we are taught better than at the public school I was … Continued

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Leleti

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

I came to Achungo when I was in Class 5. My parents died when I was still young, my mother dying while giving birth to my brother. I had been at St. Alfred’s until my parents died. After that, I was left an orphan and a relative brought me to Achungo. I live with my … Continued

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Austine Marshel

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I came to Achungo in 5th grade after attending a public school. Achungo is much better; the academics are much a better and they don’t mistreat you because you don’t have money. I live nearby in Imbo with my grandmother and my sister, Diana (19). My grandmother is sick and is not working but begs … Continued

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Nicole

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Nicole (b: May 5, 2007) has been at Achungo for four years after attending Majiwa Primary. Things were so difficult there that she says, “I used to question God. I walked to school and walked home on foot. By the end of the day, I was exhausted. I was getting low marks in Majiwa.” But … Continued

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Edwin

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Edwin (b: August 1, 2007) lives with his grandmother and two older brothers. His father died during the pregnancy and his mother died at the hospital after delivering Edwin. His grandmother is ill with a growth in her stomach. His two brothers had to drop out of school because there was no money for school … Continued

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Christine

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Christine (b: June 4, 2007) came to Achungo (Imbo) in 4th grade. She had been attending Kawia Primary but “the classes were congested and the teachers were never serious.” She says that Achungo has a better facility, she can eat well here and the best thing is that the students are doing serious studies. Both … Continued

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Josephine

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Josephine lives in the countryside with her father, two older brothers and seven younger sisters. Her father has lung cancer and is jobless, so the family often goes without food all day. She has been at Achungo for five years and it has made all the difference for her. Before that, she attended a public … Continued

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Allan

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Allan (b: August 8, 2004) joined Achungo in 2018. He attended a public school prior, and says that it did not provide a good education but at Achungo the teachers understand their subjects and do a good job of teaching. He especially likes science and social studies because he learns so much about the culture … Continued

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Sarah

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Sarah (b: December 12, 2006) was attending Majiwa Primary but “it was not good” and she “was achieving little.“ She enrolled at Achungo (Imbo campus) in 5th grade and says, “I feel good at Achungo because I score good marks. Achungo has the best performance compared to the school where I was before. I found … Continued

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Bostone

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Bostone (b: January 4, 2007) came to Achungo (Imbo) in 4th grade after attending Faith Academy. He says that Achungo is a much better school because the teachers are well-trained and able to help the students with their learning. He lives in Amoso village with his parents and his brother who also has his wife … Continued

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Douglas

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Douglas (16) was brought to Achungo (Imbo campus) by his mother, a teacher, when he was in 5th grade, as she started working at Achungo. He had been attending Heartspring Junior Academy. He said that Achungo is different from other schools because “life is good and there is serious learning taking place, pupils are performing … Continued

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Christine A

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Christine (15) came to Achungo (at Imbo) in 6th grade after attending Majiwa Primary. In those days she would be sent home for lunch but often there was no food at home. At Achungo there is always food for her. She lives with her mother, two brothers (one older and one younger) and two younger … Continued

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Zadock

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Zadock came to Achungo (Imbo) in 7th grade after attending Majiwa Primary. He told us there is no comparison, that Achungo is the best school he had even gone to in his life. He said Majiwa didn’t provide books or food or a good education. He says Achungo is the school he’d been looking for, … Continued

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Moses

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Moses (b: October 20, 2006) lives in Imbo town (near our 2nd school) with his grandmother, older sister and younger brother. His parents had no jobs and left the family soon after his brother was born. His grandmother has no money to pay for schooling, so his sister had to drop out. They have a … Continued

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Velma

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Velma (b: August 14, 2007) came to Achungo in 5th grade after attending GodKado Primary. She had heard about Achungo and was wishing that she would be able to attend. She says Achungo is very different from her former school and is clean and the area has clean air. She has been very happy at … Continued

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Alventer

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Alventer (age 15) has been at Achungo, Imbo campus, since 2017. Compared to her prior school, she says that Achungo is a good school where she gets much more teaching and can get help from the teachers and other students anytime she needs it. She told us that life was difficult for her before Achungo. … Continued

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Florence

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 April (Imbo)

Florence (b: October 26, 2006) came to Achungo four years ago after attending God-Kado Primary School. She says the education offered there was not good and she likes how the teachers at Achungo do such a good job of teaching in comparison. She gets help whenever she is struggling in her studies. She lives in … Continued

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Mitchell

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Mitchell (b: October 13, 2008) joined Achungo in 6th grade. She had been attending Janeiro Junior Academo near Rodi. She says, “It was not good at all. The Janeiro compound was small and it did not even have a library . When the school closed for holidays, I was not surprised because the learning was … Continued

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Valence

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Valence (b: June 4, 2006) joined Achungo in first grade. Prior to that he attended Ogongo Public Primary. He told us, “Achungo is different and the teachers are friendly and hardworking. I expected the teachers to be cruel but was happy that they are so friendly.” He lives in Ogongo, Kaitoma with his father and … Continued

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Gregory

8th Grade Graduates of 2022 December (Rodi)

Gregory (b: May 12, 2009) was in first grade at a public school, Nyangu Primary, when his father died. He told us, “It was hard for me to learn there and God told me that he would take me to a place where I could learn. The day I came to Achungo, when I was … Continued