REcent Newsletter articles
Kenyan Schools of Hope typically sends out a newsletter on a monthly basis with news from the Ewuaso Osiligi Center, stories about the rescued girls, and updates on construction projects. If you would like to receive these newsletters, please go to "Contact Us" and select "Keep me updated on Kenyan Schools of Hope progress."
For recent articles on construction and major maintenance projects or on water sustainability efforts, please go to Construction Updates or Water Sustainability Efforts.
Josephine Puruo
Josephine, 8 years old, should have started school years ago. However, that was not her case. Growing up as the 6th of 7 siblings in her household in Esonorua, Kajiado West, poverty wrote a different story. In a region where school dropout rates are among the highest in the Kajiado west sub county, her father simply could not afford her education. By age 6, she had never seen the inside of a classroom, despite a spark in her eyes every time she watched other children go to school.
That changed in 2023 when a Gender-Based Violence champion found her in that state. She was rescued and placed in a safe center where she finally experienced consistent meals, care, and emotional support. After two years, the center was not able to continue offering her the same support due to financial constraints. The only option was to return her to her community. Yet doing so would place her at high risk of FGM and child marriage, practices that still remain widespread in her home area.
To protect her progress and prevent further harm, the Children’s Officer referred Josephine to EOC, where she is now safe and back in school. From her very first day here, her love of learning has shone through. She is now leading her Grade 2 class academically, proof that when a child is safe and supported, she can thrive.
May 2026
From Vision to Provision
Ewuaso Osiligi Water Pipeline Project Begins
After years of careful planning, community consultations, and overcoming significant logistical hurdles, we are thrilled to share that the EOC Water Pipeline Project has transitioned from planning to implementation. Two weeks ago, a number of our girls, board members, staff, and Ewuaso community members gathered with government officials to witness a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of the EOC Water Pipeline Project at Kitilikini River.
Deep in the forest, what had long felt like an impossible dream became tangible. This was more than a construction launch; it was an answered prayer and a moment of profound relief for the girls at EOC and the entire Ewuaso community. Significantly, this marks only the second major water project in Ewuaso in nearly 30years, the first since the initiative commissioned by the late Hon. George Saitoti in the early 1990s.
The impact of this water project is far-reaching. At EOC, consistent water access will expand our farming activities, moving us to greater self-sufficiency. Our girls will spend less time queuing for water, hours that can now be devoted to education and extra-curricular activities. For women across Ewuaso, it means safer, shorter journeys to collect water for their households. Livestock will no longer walk miles to drink. Our grounds will be greener, and the surrounding ecosystem will benefit.
The girls at the center and the people of Ewuaso will carry this gift in their hearts. Because of your generosity, their future looks different and they will never forget.
May 2026
Elizabeth's Story
Elizabeth, 13 and in grade 8, is an orphan and the 4th of six siblings. She's been shuffled between caregivers and was staying with a well-wisher until she faced mistreatment and asked to move to her eldest sister's place. While at her sister’s place in December 2025, her sister’s husband defiled her. The girl reported that since she went to stay with her sister, he had been making unwelcome advances, but she did not report it immediately because he had been threatening her.
After the incident, she sought help from her county governor, seeking educational support since she had stopped attending school due to lack of support. Her sister, warned by her husband, had not fulfilled her caregiving duties. The governor inquired about the neglect, and she opened up, including the defilement by her brother-in-law. She was then placed in a children's home elsewhere away from her home, received medical care, and investigations began.
The perpetrator is currently facing defilement charges. Having been in the children’s home for a month, it was necessary for her to be placed in a center far from home for safety, psychosocial support, and provision of basic needs. This was facilitated by the children officer as per the requirements.
Despite the tough times, Elizabeth remains confident, optimistic, and focused on her future as a doctor.
April 2026
Our Modern Kitchen -- the Game Changer
The modern kitchen has been operational since March and it has been such a huge and timely blessing, especially with the rains that came earlier than we anticipated. The new stoves have been a game-changer, significantly reducing our firewood consumption and making meal coordination a breeze. They have also meant a safer, healthier cooking space for our cooks, with reduced smoke and pollution. The hall is not just for meals, but also serves as church for our daily devotions and Sunday services. The new tables and benches have turned it into a hub for group discussions, study sessions, and bonding over meals.
It is heartwarming to see the learners laughing and connecting over food making meal times truly meaningful. We are excited for the kitchen to be fully furnished and cannot wait to experience the additional benefits it will bring.
April 2026
Water - Strategies to Let Hope Flow
The Ewuaso Osiligi Water Pipeline Project
Deep in the arid Rift Valley of Kenya, there is a special place called the Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center and School, a home and school for rescued girls and children who need care, shelter, education, and love. Like many communities in this dry and remote region of Africa, getting clean, reliable water to the Center has been a daily challenge. To solve this, a new pipeline will be built that will carry fresh water from a stream intake point high up in the hills, using nothing but the natural force of gravity to move the water downhill through nearly 20 kilometers of pipe and no electricity is required. Think of it like a very long garden hose running downhill from a mountain stream all the way to the Center's doorstep.
This project will bring clean, dependable water directly to the children and staff at the Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center and School every single day. Water that was once difficult to obtain will now flow reliably into storage tanks at the Center, where it will be used for drinking, cooking, bathing, and keeping the children healthy. The project is moving forward with great momentum, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by all parties, and the Water Use Agreement is currently under review and expected to be signed any day. It is a simple gift with a profound impact because when children have clean water, they can thrive. This water pipeline is being built with love and purpose, as part of the ongoing mission to give the children of Ewuaso Osiligi the safe, dignified life they deserve.
April 2026
Mercy's Story
Mercy Njoki is a very expressive, inquisitive, and joyous five-year-old, who has been living with her father and her younger sister for the last four years since her mother separated with her father. Her mother left her under the care of her father and never came back to check up on her. It has not been an easy task for her father to juggle raising Mercy and her younger sister, take care of his ailing grandmother, and at the same time put food on the table.
A neighbor, who is also a community health promoter, had been assisting Mercy’s father to take care of her. Whenever her father went to work (he relies on casual jobs), she was the one offering her a meal as well as washing her. On days when she was not around, her father would lock the gate and leave her together with the younger sister until late in the evening. This neighbor often reported to a nearby organization that Mercy’s father was having a hard time raising the girl and taking care of his grandmother alone, and her general wellbeing was affected. He also seemed to be undergoing depression and even got deeper into alcoholism and substance abuse. Priscilla, the neighbor, together with other neighbors reported that they would hear Mercy crying every morning as their father would discipline her as he prepared them for school.
Madam Catherine, EOC’s director, came across Mercy during last year’s eye clinic in Ngong. She noticed the girl was squinting, suggesting an eye issue, and wanted to check with her parents if she had received any medical attention. At that point, she got to know more about her case, and a social enquiry was planned and carried out. A day before she was rescued, her father attempted suicide. This was very disturbing as she witnessed it, luckily her father was immediately taken to the hospital and survived. Mercy was rescued together with her sister and admitted into Ewuaso Osiligi Center where she will receive loving care, educational support, and most of all, daily affirmation and knowledge of the hope that only Jesus Christ can provide.
March 2026
A Special Valentine's Day Trip
This Valentine’s, our girls had a day trip to Karen, a district of Nairobi. They had been invited to join a worship service with a visiting group of missionaries. This time, we took along some of our boys, as they are also valued members of Ewuaso Osiligi School. This group of missionaries was on their way to Kinango for an eye clinic. Kinango is in Kwale county, which is on the south coast. The group of learners comprised 10 girls and 6 boys. This also served as an outing for a number of learners who had never been to that side of town. The thrill of spotting the tall buildings and the popular modes of transport popularly known as matatus, noted for their vibrant graphics, loud music, and energetic vibe, was obvious.
The learners, stunning in their Maasai attire, showcased the culture with pride. Their performance of traditional Maasai songs and dances truly captured the essence of the community’s rich heritage, making everyone feel the authentic Kenyan vibe.
Being Valentine’s Day, Pastor Richard Goodwill shared a heartfelt sermon on agape love with them and encouraged the congregation to love their neighbors. The learners were accompanied by some EOC staff and board members.
March 2026
Water cistern on the EOC campus overflowing with recent rainwater.
Water - Strategies to Let Hope Flow
The Importance of Cisterns for Water Collection & Storage
A cistern is a large container or tank specifically designed to store water, most often rainwater. It functions like a big barrel or box and is commonly constructed from durable materials such as concrete, plastic, or metal. The process of building a cistern typically involves either digging a hole in the ground to install the tank or placing it above ground. Cisterns can play a vital role in water collection and storage, especially during rainy seasons. The water they collect can be used for a variety of purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, and watering plants. This is particularly beneficial in regions where water is scarce and the rains come infrequently.
Ewuaso Osiligi School and Rescue Center currently has one concrete cistern to help provide a dependable water supply for the children and staff. This cistern collects rainwater from the dormitory roof and the roofs of the classrooms. It holds over 26,000 gallons of water. Although this may seem like a large volume, it represents less than a one month water supply for the campus. Therefore, water provided from the cistern and water delivered via pipeline from the community water supply are both essential parts of the overall EOC water supply. There are plans to add one or two additional cisterns to the campus to catch rainwater from the roofs of Multipurpose Hall and possibly the Staff Quarters in the near future. In the case of the Multipurpose Hall, the cistern might be made much larger than the existing cistern because of the very large roof area. These cisterns together with improvements in water pipeline capacity will help ensure good supplies of water into the future.
March 2026
Mary's Story
Mary is a courageous young girl whose life story reflects resilience, hope, and the unwavering quest for freedom and education. She is 13 years old, in grade 2, and from Esonorua in Kajiado west.
Her early years were marked by hardship and cultural pressures that threatened to rob her of her childhood and future. Her life revolved around domestic chores and grazing livestock. Her attendance at school was irregular, largely due to her mother’s inability to meet her educational and basic needs. This environment denied her the stability and nurturing required for her growth and development. She faced the grim prospect of being forced into child marriage, an ordeal that had already befallen her elder sister. When her elder sister left her child marriage to continue with her education, Mary’s family was forced to offer her as compensation, since her family had already received her sister’s dowry.
In 2024, through the timely intervention of her area chief, she was rescued from this imminent threat. The chief’s decisive action, coupled with the compassion of another rescue center, provided her with the safety and protection she urgently needed. As she was preparing to join Grade 2, the rescue center that had been supporting her was faced with financial constraints and was left with no option but to exit her from the program and return her back to the community. Through the office of the subcounty children officer, her situation was made known to us. Being a girl in need of care and protection, she was offered placement at Ewuaso Osiligi Center.
Welcome, Mary! Your future looks very bright!
February 2026
Shelter from the Elements
The Ewuaso Osiligi Center campus facilities and equipment take a beating in the hot Kenyan sun and extreme weather conditions. To address this issue, we recently added what Kenyans refer to as a "bus cage" to the property to extend the life of the center's bus and to help keep it clean.
The bus was originally purchased and dedicated in November 2022. Througha generous grant from the Mission Board of Trinity Lutheran Church (Klein, TX), donations from a Kenyan Schools of Hope fundraiser, and monies raised locally in Kenya, the EOC Board was able to purchase the new school bus to support the rescued girls and the school.
February 2026
Water - Strategies to Let Hope Flow
EOC Water Tower
At Ewuaso Osiligi School and Rescue Center (EOC), the primary sources of water are rainwater harvesting/storage (when the very infrequent rain comes) and water deliveries via a small pipeline from the community water supply (when water is available). As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, projects to improve the water supply from both sources are actively being evaluated and pursued. For this month, we will focus a bit on how water delivered by pipeline will be moved to the various buildings on the steeply-sloping, 12-acre campus using the recently completed water tower.
The EOC campus is situated on a hillside with the front being the lowest elevation. The water tower is located at the highest point (back left corner) to take maximum advantage of the natural elevation of the land. The foundation and first elevated level of the tower was constructed in 2023, and three more levels were added in 2025. Water delivered to EOC by pipeline arrives at the front of the campus (lowest point) where receiving tanks are located. From there it is currently moved in various ways to where it is needed. In the future, when sufficient pipeline water becomes available, the water will be pumped uphill (by solar power) to the water tower to then be distributed by gravity flow to the various buildings as needed. Gravity flow is efficient and will provide consistent pressure at the delivery points.
EOC’s three-story dormitory is also situated on high land at the back of the campus (back right corner). Tanks on the top level of the water tower will enable gravity flow to the dormitory, including to the solar water heating equipment on the dormitory roof. Water service to other buildings further down the hill will be provided with water from tanks on the most appropriate levels of the water tower.
As water sources are improved and the water tower is put into regular service, it will help EOC to more effectively provide for the growing number of God’s children served and all those that teach and care for them.
February 2026
Kendy's Hope
Kendy is the second born in a household of four siblings and the only girl. She is 13 years old and in grade 7. During most of her life, Kendy witnessed a significant amount of domestic violence. Their alcoholic father would beat their mother regularly and in the presence of the children, which left them psychologically traumatized. Her father started threatening to kill their mother. Fearing for her life, their mother decided to flee to a town called Narok, leaving the four children behind.
The four children have been living with their father in a single-room house in Ewuaso town. Their father works at a nearby quarry but being an alcoholic, often he ends up using the money for alcohol instead providing for his children. This has left the children going to bed on an empty stomach most evenings. At one point, they were even chased from their rental house for not paying rent. Their father ended up leaving the children at another man’s house, which again put the children at risk and more so Kendy, being a girl.
Kendy was at risk of domestic violence, dropping out of school, and teenage pregnancy. Her case was reported to the EOC by a community health promoter in Ewuaso dispensary and after careful screening by the social worker, a case plan was developed and presented to the County Children’s Officer. The case was approved and Kendy was officially admitted to the Ewuaso Osiligi Center, where her future is now shining bright! Just look at that precious smile!
January 2026
A Treasured Skill Amongst Our Girls
Among a variety of skills our girls have, one of the most common ones is beadwork. While beading is common in this community, not everyone has the skill. Most of the girls at the EOC learned their beading skills through observation, often from their grandmothers, mothers and siblings. One of the girls -Jeniffer Katatei, shared that she learned the skill from her grandmother when she was only 5 years old!
The girls often do beading during their free time, over the weekends and during school holidays. They craft various beadwork items, often bracelets, which are sometimes purchased by guests to the EOC campus, generating a source of income for the Center. Currently, they’re working on keyholders for the Multipurpose Hall's room keys!
The girls are very conversant with beadwork; hence we get to learn from them from time to time about it. The beaded items display creativity with custom designs covering country flags, animals and intricate tribal patterns. The items made range from bracelets, necklaces, belts, rings, earrings, placemats, bags… the possibilities are endless!
Beadwork is not just aesthetic; it’s a visual language that has been passed down for generations. It is not just beautiful, it’s a vibrant tapestry of history and symbolism. It is a form of identification, with various Maasai regions marked by their own signature colors, designs and patterns. The jewelry is worn on different parts of the body such as ears, neck, arms, wrists and others.
Different jewelry is worn during different occasions. The most expensive jewelries are the ones given to the bride by the groom’s family during marriage ceremonies, the ones used for singing and the ones worn by morans (Maasai warriors). Wearing these jewelry pieces comes with certain restrictions and taboos. For instance, the headgear is only to be worn by women. Men are not allowed to wear earrings. The beaded walking stick is only to be used by women. The beaded belts without small hanging chains are only to be worn by men. The beaded knobkerrie and the beaded fly whisks are only to be used by men.
Beads are used for marking girls for marriage, commonly referred to as beading. A young girl is given a necklace, sometimes from as early as 12 years. This is to send a clear message to the members of the community that she is already ‘booked’ for marriage.
While other communities may gift items like honey, cereals, or fabric, the Maasai are known for giving jewelry. Visit a Maasai home, and you'll likely receive a beautiful piece of jewelry as a gift!
January 2026
Water - Strategies to Let Hope Flow
The Ewuaso Osiligi School and Rescue Center (EOC) is situated in the Kenyan Rift Valley, with nearby proximity to the village of Ewuaso Kedong. This area is noted for its vast expanse of arid and semi-arid beauty, volcanic landscape, livestock grazing and Maasai culture. All life in this area faces significant challenges with water scarcity and land degradation due to erratic rainfall, high evaporation rates, limited access to any flowing surface water (river/streams/ponds or lakes), deficient subsurface water reservoirs due to volcanic dominated geology, and an ever growing increase in human activity.
The EOC Board and Kenyan Schools of Hope Board are working jointly on the creation of sustainable, multi-part water strategies focused on securing additional freshwater by pipeline from a reliable source, enhanced water harvesting and storage of all natural rainfall (EOC rooftop gathering and surface gutter systems directed to large volume enclosed cistern storage and filtration), the maximum use of all EOC “greywater” generated (waste water from all sinks, baths, showers, clothes washing) that is processed for non-potable water uses such as garden and tree irrigation, cleaning and toilet flushing, and the use of water conserving methods across the entire EOC campus.
Through these monthly newsletters, we commit to keeping all of our donors, friends and prayer warriors informed of our needs and progress in our water sustainable plans at the EOC.
More to come.....
January 2026
Let Hope and Water Flow
Girls help the house mother carry rainwater.
Deacon Joseph & Andrew fetch water from Ewuaso Town.
Jugs of water are brought back to the rescue center.
At Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center, we believe that every girl deserves safety, dignity — and yes, a good, long shower without having to pray for the tap to cooperate!
But lately, the taps for drinking water, cooking, washing and bathing have gone nearly silent. The availability of running water has turned into a daily guessing game: “Will it flow today… or must we fetch again?”
The current water supply has become unreliable. Some days, not a single drop appears. The girls wait, buckets in hand, hoping the tap offers more than just a muddy trickle.
Yet, our girls still laugh, still dream, and still rise early to fetch water so they can cook, wash, and bathe before school. Their resilience is inspiring — but they shouldn’t have to work this hard and worry about something as basic as clean and safe water.
We’ve found a reliable water source at Maai Mahiu — a steady river that can be piped to Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center. The KSOH and EOC boards of directors are pursuing a multi-pronged solution to the critical water supply issues at the campus. Our annual fundraiser, which will be launched later this month, will focus on providing the funds necessary to secure a reliable, safe water supply for our precious girls and for those who tirelessly care for them on a daily basis.
November 2025
Study Time!
It has been study time at the EOC lately. The country of Kenya has recently revamped its national testing system.
The KPSEA (Kenya Primary School Education Assessment) is a grade 6 assessment that replaced the old KCPE exam under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Unlike the KCPE, KPSEA's primary purpose is not to determine high school placement but to monitor learner progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum. It is a transition assessment for learners moving from primary to junior secondary school.
Brand new this year is the KJSEA (Kenya Junior School Education Assessment), a national assessment under the Competency Based Education (CBE) system. Unlike traditional exams that focus on rote memorization, KJSEA evaluates students based on the development of competencies and practical skills. This marks a historic milestone across the country for the pioneer class of CBE currently in Grade 9. The KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) is Kenya's national examination administered by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to students completing their four-year secondary education. In Kenya, this examination is the entrance qualification to public and private universities, and the pass mark is grade C+. Students who attain a lower mark than C+ join other tertiary institutions (vocational or technical schools) for non-degree courses.
Our rescue center and school boards have worked very hard to update the school curriculum to match the government education changes in recent years. You may remember that some of these changes are part of what necessitated the need for Junior Secondary School classrooms and labs in the new Multipurpose Hall. The EOC pays a fee for each candidate to take these exams and holds special study sessions, and most importantly, a day of prayer to help prepare the students for these very important exams. Our student body had a total of four candidates sitting for the KPSEA exams, 15 candidates sitting for the KJSEA exam, and 12 candidates sitting for their KCSE national exams this year! The exams concluded in early November. Historically, our students have done very well on their national exams, and we pray that is the case again this year! To God be the glory!
November 2025
Shamba Update
Following a bumper harvest last year, we zealously tripled the farm acreage this year. We cultivated a shamba (farm) in Suswa town, aiming to reduce food costs at the center. We worked on 3 acres of land, with 1 acre generously donated by one of our parents and the additional 2 acres leased. Our crops included both maize and beans. Initially, we anticipated a good harvest, similar to the previous season, but unfortunately, heavy rains in April flooded 1 acre of the shamba, damaging the crops, especially the beans. The rest of the crops were thriving with moderate rain, and we were hopeful of harvesting about 8 bags of maize with each weighing approximately 90 kilograms.
However, just a few days before our scheduled harvest, the maize was stolen from the shamba by members of the neighboring community. We were devastated to discover this on arrival. The girls and several EOC staff members had gone to the shamba with high spirits, only to be met with the disheartening sight. We ended up harvesting just one bag of maize.
Despite the demoralizing experience, we remain optimistic that the next season will bring better results. As the old Kenyan adage goes, a farmer should never be discouraged. We are already looking forward to improving our strategies and achieving a successful harvest in the future.
October 2025
August Holiday: A Beehive of Fun Activities!
Our girls came together for their annual August holiday team building. This was a day whereby all KSOH beneficiaries, including those who are supported from home, come together to interact, decompress, and motivate each other. The girls took part in various activities like a variety of games, bible drills, spelling bee, dancing, among many others. All this was in a bid to ensure they interact and keep the spirit of competition alive. A motivational session from the social worker capped off an amazing day, followed by the girls sharing their favorite meal.
A group of 15 girls attended a youth seminar hosted by Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church (KELC) from August 13-17 in Ngurumani, Magadi. The youth seminar brought together youth from various parts of the country. This event was a great opportunity for the girls to learn, grow in their faith, and challenge each other spiritually. Besides the learning, they enjoyed the road trip to Magadi and the beautiful scenery in Ngurumani.
On the last weekend before opening of schools, the girls were treated to a special back-to-school lunch. They enjoyed taking a walk to Ewuaso Town accompanied by some of the staff and spent the rest of the afternoon in one of the gardens in the town. This was a well-deserved break before going back to their busy school schedules.
September 2025
Our Journey Toward Protecting Children
The Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) is one of the tools that the Kenyan government is using to monitor and evaluate the work done by charitable children’s institutions and also assess how the institutions are doing as far as alternative care is concerned, which is one of the key pillars of care reforms in Kenya. With all efforts being geared towards family and community-based care, the data management system is being used to assess institution’s case management. It is also a pivotal toolkit for caseworkers in these institutions, which will be a crucial requirement as institutions transition to child welfare programs.
We are glad to be part of the key stakeholders in the care reforms in Kenya, and especially Kajiado county. Ewuaso Osiligi Center's social worker got to be part of a capacity building training on data management in the month of July.
The use of this data management system will streamline Ewuaso Osiligi Center's case management processes, enabling more efficient and effective support for children and families. We look forward to continued collaboration with the government and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of care reforms.
August 2025
Day of the African Child
On June 16, 2025, students at the Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center and School joined the rest of the African continent to celebrate the Day of the African Child. This year's theme was Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights: Progress since 2010. The theme emphasized the need to examine how far African nations have come in prioritizing children's rights in budgets and what is still needed. It also serves as a reminder that investing in children, particularly in education, is crucial for breaking cycles of poverty and conflict.
The Day of the African Child has been celebrated every year since June 16, 1991. The day was created to commemorate the courage of South African children who protested poor education conditions in the Soweto uprising of 1976. The day also raises awareness of the continuing need to improve the education provided to African children and champions the well-being of all African children.
"Bringing hope today for a better future tomorrow" is our vision for the children at Ewuaso Osiligi. Over the years, and with the completion of the new Multipurpose Hall, Ewuaso Osiligi has grown to include 11 classrooms, a library, a kitchen, computer lab, home science lab, a bus, a very dedicated staff, and many other facilities. In addition to the girls living at the center, over 70 local boys and girls are now attending Ewuaso Osiligi School as day students. The Ewuaso Osiligi School is a fully registered and recognized school by the Kenyan government.
Our work is not done, however. Current plans include exploring the possibility of an onsite high school and collaborating with other organizations on a project to ensure a reliable supply of water for the school and surrounding community.
July 2025
A Day of Hope
Dedication of the Multipurpose Hall at Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center
The sun rose gently over the hills of Ewuaso Kedong, ushering in a day unlike any other - a day of thanksgiving, unity, and renewed hope. The dedication of the new multipurpose hall at Ewuaso Osiligi Rescue Center was not just the unveiling of a building, but a powerful testament to what compassion and vision can achieve.
Graced by Bishop Melio, alongside board members from both KSOH and EOC, the event drew hundreds from the local Maasai community, all eager to witness and celebrate this milestone. Laughter, music, and joy filled the air as the community came together—tribes, faiths, and generations under one roof built to serve, nurture, and empower.
But the most compelling moment came when the rescued girls took the stage. Their drama on FGM and early forced marriage was not only poignant. It was transformative. With raw emotion and courage, they told their stories, stories that mirrored the lives of many in the crowd. For the Maasai community, it was not just theatre; it was a mirror, a challenge, and a call to action.
As the final applause rang out, there was a palpable sense that something had shifted. Minds were stirred, hearts were opened, and the purpose of the hall became clear: It would be a beacon of change, a place where voices once silenced would now be heard.
In every brick and beam, hope has found a home at Osiligi.
June 2025
A Milestone Achievement for the Rescue Center
During a recent meeting at the Ewuaso Osiligi Center, Catherine proudly announced that the institution has finally received its official certificate from the government, the Republic of Kenya Ministry of Labour and Social Protection - Certificate of Renewal - Charitable Children’s Institution!
She presented the certificate to the team, marking a major breakthrough in the center’s journey. This milestone was celebrated as a remarkable achievement, considering the challenging and often discouraging process of acquiring such documentation. Many rescue centers struggle to meet the strict government regulations required for licensing, and some never succeed in obtaining official recognition.
The certification not only legitimizes the institution’s operations but also opens doors to greater opportunities for funding, partnerships, and support. It assures the community and stakeholders of the center’s commitment to maintaining high standards of care and accountability. The recognition also boosts the morale of the staff and volunteers, affirming that their hard work, resilience, and dedication have not been in vain.
This success strengthens the center’s capacity to continue offering safe shelter, protection, and support services to vulnerable children. It is a testament to the team’s perseverance and a sign of greater impact to come. The institution now moves forward with renewed confidence and credibility in fulfilling its mission to protect and empower those in need.
May 2025