Thirty-one years after its founding, Akiba School celebrated with presentations, skits, music, awards and more. What began as a dream of helping children in need has grown into a leading center for education. Edith Gitao’s vision of a Christian school to chase away poverty and ignorance now serves over 500 students, is the top performing primary school in the community of Kangemi, and boasts a strong faculty and leadership. During the annual Founder’s Day celebration, teachers, board members, and alumni shared words of encouragement, while parents and guardians enjoyed drama, dancing, and student presentations along with a special purple Akiba cake.
Students offer a traditional dance and poem.Nurses attend a patient during a skit on the importance of educationStudents prepare to march in for the Annual Founder’s Day celebration.Akiba students celebrate Founder’s day with song and dance.Akiba students share a choreographed dance to gospel music.Board Member Richard Kiplagat offers words of encouragement as the son of Founder, Philip Gitao looks on.Akiba Board Member Sam Owen alongside his wife Georgia. Philip Gitao and Teacher Stephen Njenga present awards to teachers.Upper primary students invite board members and parents to join in dancing.Akiba students present a traditional dance.Akiba teachers distribute slices of cake to attendees.Assistant Manager, Stephen Njenga addresses some of the school’s award-winning staffStudents line up to watch the activity during Founder’s Day.Prof. Koi Kibuga shares a special message with students and families.Akiba students read during a skit on education.An Akiba student introduces a performance.An Akiba student shares a poem as Teacher John looks on.
