Being 20 was perfect. Fewer things to worry about, just focused on completing the semester and hopefully getting good grades. As I approached my mid 20’s things changed. The straightforward path of life suddenly came to a stop after graduation. Sometimes it feels like many things are happening at the
Being 25 at PACEMaker International
Up to Task
In the wake of Covid 19 pandemic and closure of schools,PACE designed an Out of School Learning Support Program to ensure continued learning among Class 7 and 8 pupils in PACE partner schools. In a bid to curb the spread of the disease, as employees, we were asked to work
Missing Coffee & The Office Backyard
Did we jinx 2020? This will definitely go down in history. It was the beginning of the year and interestingly the beginning of a new decade and as we all set our goals and resolutions for the year, it was nothing different for us as an organization. Almost half way
The Bully Paradox : Confessions of a Bottle Nose Dolphin
Did you know bottle nose dolphins attack and harm innocent marine creatures just because they can? Often these marine animals are smaller and have done nothing to aggravate the dolphins. So what does that make dolphins? BULLIES If you search for words relating to bullying, you’ll find words like monster,
Highs and Lows of seeking Scholarships
I remember how this fire was ignited within me. I was seated in my class, 3D, when my friend Fitz passed me a copy of the Daily Nation. In one of the weekly magazines inside, I came across an article highlighting the story of Ernest Omondi, an Alliance High School
Internship Sourcing for University Students
As a student who is striving to become not only diligent in my academic works but also obtain the necessary skills in the fast-changing technological world, the value of internships goes without saying. With this in mind, a few things have stood out for me in the internship sourcing period,
Corona Virus -Great Push for Virtual Learning
Months in as the Learning & Development Lead at PACE, I’ve had the chance to manage the identification, coordination and implementation of learning initiatives and programs to ensure that our fellows develop skills, knowledge and capability to become global citizens and changemakers. We have been running bi-weekly trainings for our
The St. Catherine’s Experience
Marvelous does not even begin to describe our experience at St. Catherine’s. Our journey began on the 16th of January, just a day after most of us had been relocated from Madaraka Primary School. We were welcomed and duly assigned partner teachers and support classes. Who knew it would the
Our Boat
We are sailing to our destination of amicable excellence amid tides of hardship and fear. Our team boat carries hearts service, diligence, valor,reliability and smiles. Despite what we face, our faces never look down and we will never be deterred from our bearing. Cleanliness breads beauty. In our quest for