This term, students at eduKenya’s schools put their hands to good work in ways that will serve them for a lifetime. Our 9th Grade students built a poultry fold from the ground up, learning woodwork and carpentry skills under the patient guidance of their Agriculture teacher, Mr. Achole. They measured, cut, and assembled every piece with care, growing not only in craftsmanship but also in teamwork and the safe use of tools.
Our 11th Grade learners also rolled up their sleeves in Home Science, mastering the art of chapati preparation with the help of their teacher, Mrs. Grace.
Chapati’s are a flatbread that first arrived on the East African coast centuries ago, carried by Omani spice traders and later popularized by Indian laborers who worked on the Uganda Railway. Unlike the thinner, drybaked Indian roti it descended from, the Kenyan chapati is made through a rhythmic kneading process, a generous brushing of oil, and a distinct coiling technique before it is rolled flat again, then pan fried. This results in a soft, flaky and multilayered flatbread. Our students learned each of these steps by hand, measuring ingredients, working the dough, and shaping every piece with care.
For children growing up in Mathare, a practical education like this gives students something concrete to build on: a trade to fall back on, a skill to share at home, and the confidence that comes from creating something with their own hands. eduKenya’s goal for every child is not just to enable them to pass exams. The education we offer seeks to form young people who are equipped for good work, enabling them to provide for their families and serve their communities with purpose.
None of this happens without you. Your generosity keeps these classrooms open, these teachers equipped, and these students learning. Thank you for standing with the children of Mathare and investing in their future.
