PARTNERSHIPS CLEAN WATER CHANGES THE SCHOOL DAY AT NARAMAT.
Water Support at Naramat Community School With the support of Rita Bailey, a friend of Ololo Foundation, 80 learners at Naramat Community School now have access to clean and safe water for drinking, cleaning and growing vegetables. This support promotes better hygiene, a healthier learning environment and practical gardening opportunities for learners. Rita has also supported the school with food supplies and a year of stationery for learners and teachers. We are deeply grateful for her generosity.
A moment of joy for Nduku as water flows at her school!
PARTNERSHIPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
Our programmes continue to grow through the support of partners who share our commitment to empowering learners and strengthening communities.
Public Speaking: Geoffrey and Sue Spargo equipped 35 students with confidence and public speaking skills. Geoffrey will develop lesson plans to help Ololo and school staff sustain the programme.
Wellbeing & Personal Growth: Project Mindstrong, through Leon and Ngina, opened conversations on learners’ wellbeing and personal development.
Conservation Education: Wildlife Warriors Field Lab, Emakoko, Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre provided learners with hands on conservation experiences.
Shanice proudly receives her Certificate of Attainment after completing the public speaking workshop .
CHOIR FINDING THE HARMONY.
Every Thursday in July, 52 learners from Oloosirkon Primary & JSS and 28 from Oloosirkon Senior School
gathered for choir rehearsals, building their skills and preparing for upcoming performances.
In September, 24 senior school choir members attended a weekend training camp at Ololo, giving them dedicated time to rehearse, refine their skills and strengthen their confidence. The learners are now preparing for a concert next year, where they will share the stage with two visiting choirs from Australia and the Nairobi Chamber Chorus from Nairobi, whose trainers continue to mentor them.
The dream ahead: To grow beyond a school choir into a community choir where young people from different backgrounds come together, nurture their talents and share their voices.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING.
In September, Geoffrey and Sue Spargo led public speaking workshops at two Oloosirkon schools, reaching
35 learners. At Oloosirkon primary & JSS School, 19 learners in Grades 4–9 participated in four workshops, while 16 students at Oloosirkon Senior School completed a three workshop programme.
Learners explored the Three M’s of Public Speaking:Manner, Matter and Method, practised using palm cards
and delivered formal speeches. At the Senior School, facilitators observed noticeable growth in confidence and
the ability to speak without relying on a full script. All 35 learners successfully delivered their speeches and
received Certificates of Attainment, marking an important step towards becoming more confident
communicators.
Declan shares his speech on the importance of growing trees, reminding us that every tree planted is a step towards a greener, healthier future.
NOURISHING YOUNG MINDS AT ST. JOHN’S
Through the St. John’s feeding programme, approximately 500 learners benefit from the provision of bone broth, with over 2,850 litres served in September and 5,400 litres throughout the quarter. Every serving is an investment in a child’s wellbeing and future. By helping meet learners’ nutritional needs, we support their ability to focus, participate in class and make the most of their education.
Teacher Winfrida shares a joyful moment with the kindergarten learners at St.John’s, celebrating the smiles and joy that make early learning special.
LEARNING THROUGH CONSERVATION
August holiday camps: 24 learners from St.John’s in Kibera and Oloosirkon Primary & JSS 40 spent time at Ololo exploring the regenerative farm, visiting the Wildlife Warriors Field Lab, taking a game drive in Nairobi National Park and visiting the Giraffe Centre. The experiences brought conservation lessons to life and helped
learners grow in confidence in new environments.
Plastic collection and touch rugby: On 27 September, 86 children from Oloosirkon, Olekasasi and Rongai joined a plastic collection and touch rugby session at African Nazarene University. They collected plastic and other inorganic waste around the rugby pitch, then played touch rugby that built teamwork,
communication and sportsmanship. The day showed how sport can inspire environmental responsibility. We thank Madam Pauline [full name and role] and the Nazarene University community for their support, and we look forward to more joint training.
GROWING BEYOND THE GAME
Coastal Driftwood 7s: building resilience through rugby. At the Driftwood 7s Kids Edition, our U16 boys and girls competed in a new environment and developed their skills. The girls won two pool matches and both teams showed resilience and teamwork despite injuries and tough results. Through the Coast Exchange
Programme, players made new friends and watched higher level rugby, taking home lessons in discipline, friendship and personal growth.
Champions and finalists at Kabeberi 7s: Our teams played in the Kabeberi 7s 2026 and gained valuable competitive experience. The highlight was the U12 Tag Rugby team’s overall championship win, a reflection of their teamwork, discipline and confidence. The U16 girls reached the semi-finals, and the U18 boys exited at the group stage.
Chess success: Ololo Chess Academy players excelled at the Tuala Checkmate Masters and the
Kajiado Chess Qualifiers in July. Oloosirkon Primary & JSS was named Best Performing School, and Stephen won the Under-17 category. Two inter-school tournaments at Ololo Farm brought together 55 learners from Oloosirkon and Olekasasi.
Rashid deep in concentration during an Ololo Chess Academy tournament, sharpening his strategic thinking and putting his skills to the test.
