Introduction to Basic Computers July 2012

Kids having breakfast - July 2012

Stakeholders' Meeting - July 2012

William Aludo on Sabbatical

This is to inform you all that I have decided to take a sabbatical from active ministry as from January 2012. Effective from January 11th, I will be a full time student at SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont. I will be studying MA in Sustainable Development. I believe I will gain skills that will make me an efficient global facilitator of community development, social change and individual transformation.

My duties in the ministry will continue to be performed by the CML board members especially the Chairman - Mr. George Kienga, Treasurer - Madam Susan Adhiambo and other volunteers/staff as the board will delegate from time to time. However, I would be available for consultation by the board whenever necessary.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a blessed 2012!

We have dedicated teachers at CML Academy

Early September 2011, the learning process was interrupted in several Kenyan primary schools due to teachers strike. However, at the CML Academy it was learning as usual - we thank God for our committed and diligent teaching staff at the CML Academy. Because they value the kids and their future, they refused to yield to the peer pressure. Thank you to the teaching staff at CML Academy-you are appreciated! Well done to CML Academy Headteacher Madam Perez Okoyo for keeping the team focused!

July 28th 2011, Term 2 Prize-giving/closing day at the CML Academy

CML Academy Class Field Trip

As a reward for academic excellence, the top three students from each class at the CML Academy were recently treated to a field trip.

The morning of the outing was beautiful and sunny with a clear sky and lots of excitement as student's received their name badges and prepared to visit the Rongo Fish Farm & Nursery. Two trips were required to get all the students to the Farm and the ride itself turned out to be a big treat for several children who had never before ridden in a vehicle or been to Rongo.

The Rongo Fish Farm & Nursery is home to several fish ponds and a variety of trees.

Once all the students arrived the tour started with an introduction given by Mr. Moses, the Farm supervisor, and a brief explanation of the purpose of the Fish Farm. Mr. Moses then brought out a plastic jar containing a small tilapia fish. Some student's had never seen a live fish before - and when they were encouraged to ask questions the first was "How does a fish breath under water?". Teachers Mr. Mark Linus and Madame Grace took notes as the students learned all about fish.

Each student got a close-up look........

...and the brave one's even got to touch!

After learning about how the fish breath, live, swim, eat and

reproduce the students were ready to see more.

The next stop was the hatchery, where fish are cultivated and taken for breeding.

Then it was off to see the ponds.....

...and feed some fish!

After the tour of the ponds, the students were told about the benefits of tress, and encouraged to plant trees around their homes and school. Madame Grace was taking notes as the class was joined by Elisha Otewa, one of our CML Ministry volunteers.

Following the tour, each student received a tree...as did the CML Academy!

The next stop was town for a nice snack and a soda.

As you can see from the pictures everyone had a great day

and went back to school with a big smile and an even bigger fish story!