June 2014 well started in developing area near Sun and Sand.
March 2014 We have paid for power connections at 2 further villages. Crocodile Village and Mdomya.
The well at La Jumba, Mtwapa is now complete. The lid has been delivered and is ready for fixing.
March 2013 The well at Maweni is now complete. A hosepipe has been supplied for irrigation and to extend the use of the well.
A well has been started at La Jumba, Mtwapa.
October 2012 Showers have been installed in the toilet block at Maweni. The roof height has been increased to facilitate this. Another well has been started at Maweni.
Oct 2011 It has been necessary to change the 'fundi' working at Nyati because of the lack of progress. The new workers seem to be much quicker.
A site at Maweni was visited where a well will be sited. The work started the next day. During our stay in Kenya the well was dug to a depth of 20ft.
The well at Kwa Kadzengo is now complete. The well at Nyati has been stated, the land is very rocky and progress is slow.
Dec 2010 The villages of Maweni and Jumba are now connected to electricity
Oct 2010 The toilets at Maweni are now complete. There are 2 toilets, one has a porcelain floor pan and the other a simple 'long drop'
July 2010 Maweni. The pit is dug to approx 16 ft. The ground is very stony and progress is slow.
The office, storeroom and Kitchen are complete at Little Angels
Jan/ Feb 2010 Kadzengo Toilet/ showers complete.
Mains water connected.
December 2009 3 classrooms are now complete at Little Angels, Mabambani. Dave spent time with volunteers painting the classrooms.
The well at Barani is almost complete. The ladder and lid have been made and are ready for installation.
October 2009 The well at Barani has been started. The latest news is that the well has been dug to 22 feet. The ground is soft so blockwork has to be done before further depth is dug.
The second classroom at Mabambani is complete and foundations for the third have been dug.
September 2009
Contact has been made about the new well at Barani. Land is available which our Kenyan trustee will be visiting. Following a very generous donation we are able to start the well digging. This may be by next week; week beginning 14th Sept.This well will amazingly serve a population of 3000 (3 thousand). We hope it will be completed and be in use before our next visit.
The second classroom at Little Angels nursery school has been started. The foundations are done and the block work is to be started.
The crops have been harvested and a second crop of maize planted. We are very grateful for the rain which has helped the crops.
June 2009
The crops planted on our piece of land are growing well. Maize, beans, peas and carrots, these will all help with food for Kikambala Children's home.
Also the crops at Mabambani are doing well.
April 2009
I had the privilege of handing over documents relating to the electricity connection at Bomani. The monies have been paid to the Kenya Power company. I understand thay will be holding fund raising events to pay for the electrical wiring.
The first classroom at Little Angels Nursery school is now complete. I was able to pass on a donation for tools to cultivate the adjoining land. Also money for fencing the area.
Project at Kikambala Church is now complete.
Tower has been built and water tank installed at Gorofani.
March 2009. The electricity project at Bomani should be started very soon. Unfortunately my father, who has always supported us, died in February. Monies collected at his funeral will be used for this project. A lasting memorial to my dad.
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September 2008. Returned from 2 week visit.
I was absolutely delighted to meet Dr Paul Walker and his wife Pearl. We met at Heathrow airport after years of communication by phone and e-mail. Together we visited some proposed projects and I am assured of their continued contributions. They are a wonderful couple. Thank you Paul and Pearl for all you do for Kenyan communities and individuals.
Project at Kikambala Church is progressing and should be complete in the next few weeks.
We have a fixed price of 32,480 Ksh for the electricity project at Bomani. This is approx. £270.
Project at Gorofani now only needs stand for tank and pipework.
The ongoing project of supplying sanitary pads continues. The girls will now be provided with other underwear.
A number of people showed interest in the work of Kat and some promises of donations were made. |