A catholic church in Nyamira County has raised 3million shillings aimed at constructing a children’s home for orphans and abandoned children.
St. Alloys Mwongori Catholic started the initiative two years ago and has finally reached the target that will enable then commence the project.
Speaking during the final fundraising at the church compound, Catechist Philip Mokaya lauded members for their generous contributions besides reaching other guests who gave them enormous support.
“When we started collections two years ago, I never thought we will ever realize the objective. Your endurance and determination have finally yielded something. We will launch the foundation soon and we expect to complete it by April”, he said
He said the initiative will enroll at least 100 children from the county who will also receive a formal education before being released after finishing their A-Level.
“Being a new project, we will start with at least 100 children. We will educate them till they reach form four before allowing them to join elsewhere and seek survival means”, he added.
He urged local politicians and flamboyant businessmen to join the initiative so that they will be able to admit a large number of children from disadvantaged background.
“If we get our politicians and business people joining such activities, we will make a huge stride since we can absorb more students from humble backgrounds. I call upon them to support us so that we realize our dream”, said the member of the clergy.
He maintained that recruitment will be free and fair besides saying orphans from the county would be given first priority.