Education

Nairobi, September 4th 2014, KNA by Albert Bwana

US Ambassador dedicates Mathare School for Girls (MSG)

The United states Ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec performed a ceremonial cutting ribbon at Mathare for the shining hope for communities (SHOFCO) that is to empower the community.

Speaking during the ceremonial Godec thanked the well wishers who helped to set up the Mathare School for Girls (MSG) adding that this will ease the area residents take their children to school.

The US ambassador said that He will partner with America with the aid of empowering SHOFCO through sponsorship in Mathare slums residents through setting up hospitals and schools that will change their lives.

“One of the most important thing is people believing in themselves in order to make it in life “ , Said Godec.

Godec also lauded the sponsors who initiated SHOFCO adding that in order to develop we have to come together and build the nation through giving back to the society.

The Mathare Member of Parliament Steve Kariuki thanked the Ambassador for helping the MSG shs.2.6 million that enhanced its set up.

“Our people are hardworking and determined but what they luck is the opportunity”, said Kariuki.

Kariuki also added that he will seek more sponsors to support the children of Mathare in order for them to make it in life.

SHOFCO links free school for girls to holistic community services for all which was founded by Kennedy Odede who grew up in Kibera slums.

SHOFCO estimates to reach over 70,000 program beneficiaries in this year.

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