The management of Eluni Talent Academy based in Ogembo town, Gucha sub county is appealing for financial support from well wishers to nurture young talents in Kisii County.
Speaking to this writer on Saturday at Ogembo, the academy’s Deputy Headteacher Samuel Onyango said the main challenge they face is consolidating funds to support young talents.
Onyango asked the county government to help them nurture talents and also support children from humble backgrounds to enroll for basic education.
“We are identifying and nurturing talents but the main challenge we are having so far is financial constraints. We are appealing to sponsors and the county government to salvage the dying talents,” he appealed.
“A part from training our pupils on co-curricular activities to enable them build their talents, we also take them through basic education. However, we are again faced with a myriad of challenges because most of our pupils come from poor backgrounds and others are orphans. We therefore ask our county and well wisher to assist them enroll for basic education,” he added.
The deputy headteacher said they train learners on music, art and craft, drawing and design among others.
Justine Mokua, a Standard Four pupil at the school plays a drum set with his colleague Dominic Magangi, who is good at playing the harp.
Onyango said the duo failed to represent the school at national music competitions due to financial challenges this year.