My name is Valentine, and I’m a 16-year-old student. I live with my grandmother and one sibling. I go to Gituamba Girls High School in Form Two, and I like Geography and English the most. I like to draw, sing, and dance in my free time. I draw inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci, who is considered one of the greatest painters in history and the founder of the High Renaissance. Some of his most famous works include the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man.

I also like to read books, and Jawbreaker is my favorite. Studying and reading are fun for me, and I do them as much as I can. I also play handball, which I enjoy a lot. I’m a kind, loving, and beautiful person, and I’m proud of that.

I am extremely grateful for having access to the Elimu-hub, as it has been playing a crucial role in shaping my computer skills. Moreover, during school holidays, I received support from the NRCF library, which enabled me to borrow books and expand my knowledge. Thanks to these programs, I have improved myself in various areas, and I appreciate the opportunities that came my way.

I want to visit North America one day because I’m interested in how cities grow and change, and I think it would be a great experience for me. I’m sure it would help me learn and grow as a person too.

My name is Joseph. I’m 16 years old. I live with my mother and three siblings. I enjoy dancing and playing football, however, my biggest passion is reading. My favorite book is Tao Te Ching. This book consists of 81 short chapters or verses that guide how to live a balanced and harmonious life. The title “Tao Te Ching” roughly translates to “The Book of the Way and its Virtue” or “The Classic of the Virtuous Way.”

In 2018, I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and enrolled in one of their focus primary schools. Currently, I am in High School, Form 2 (10th grade) My favorite subject is business, and during my free time, I enjoy reading and mingling with my friends

I aspire to become a lawyer and solve big cases to help people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. My role model is Abraham Lincoln. He was a lawyer who practiced law with John T. Stuart before partnering with Stephen Logan and William H. Herndon. He became a prominent railroad lawyer in Illinois before being elected as the 16th president of the United States. During his presidency, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation and was unfortunately assassinated in 1865.

Besides my academic and personal goals, I am also focusing on maintaining my purity and health by avoiding drug intake at all costs. I strongly believe that a healthy lifestyle is crucial for success. Lastly, I would love to visit Dubai one day and expose myself to proper urbanization.

My name is Tiana, and I am 11 years old. I live with my grandma and I have two siblings. My hobbies include reading and acrobatics, and my favorite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. In 2021, I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and was enrolled at Jagiet Academy, which is one of the program’s focus schools.

Currently, I’m in grade six, and during my free time, I like to learn new things and review the lessons taught by teachers. My favorite subjects are science and mathematics. I love mathematics because it’s like a puzzle that helps me understand the world, and science because it teaches me about plants, animals, the human body, weather, and even outer space! Science also encourages me to think critically and be curious.

When I want to relax, I enjoy reading, and sometimes, I listen to music. My dream is to become a surgeon because they have the skills and knowledge to fix people up. Surgeons can perform surgeries and use special tools to make people healthy again. It is amazing how they can fix broken bones, remove tumors, and even transplant organs. Being a surgeon would also allow me to make a real difference in people’s lives and learn even more about the human body.

During Saturday programs, I like spending time with our mentors, participating in different sports activities, and creating stories with my friends. I also visit the Elimu Hub during school holidays to learn from the internet and play educational games. In the future, I would love to visit Disney World, Florida, and see the four Theme Parks in person.