Amani celebrates its first anniversary

Amani celebrates its first anniversary

n MARTIN SANDE

ALONG the Kisumu-Siaya road, around Sagam Community Hospital is a well-positioned signpost of Amani Child Development Program. This directs one to Mindhine village where the wonderful child –tailored facility is situated.

It was on Friday 18th February when Amani celebrated its first anniversary since inception. The celebration was attended by dignitaries from different renowned organizations, among them the Red Cross Society, CISS, Goal Ireland and the media.

Among those who delivered speeches were Amani founding director Rev. Kenneth Wachianga, Rev.Milton Kabunge,area councilor Ochieng Kiddis, Father Agostino founder and director of Nyumbani Children’s home, Mary Owens(IBVM) of Nyumbani among others.

Amani was praised for the noble and unreserved services it renders to the young destitute and orphaned children in the society. Amaini was started in 1996 by an Anglican priest, Rev. Kenneth Wachianga of Uriri parish. The program has so far provided hope and a future for tens of children who were otherwise languishing out there in poverty, disease, hunger and destitution.

During the celebrations, the orphanage was officially opened by father Agostino and Sister Mary Owens. The orphanage, named ‘Hope House’ will provide the much-needed shelter and a friendly environment for the orphans.

MARTIN SANDE

ALONG the Kisumu-Siaya road, around Sagam Community Hospital is a well-positioned signpost of Amani Child Development Program. This directs one to Mindhine village where the wonderful child –tailored facility is situated.

It was on Friday 18th February when Amani celebrated its first anniversary since inception. The celebration was attended by dignitaries from different renowned organizations, among them the Red Cross Society, CISS, Goal Ireland and the media.

Among those who delivered speeches were Amani founding director Rev. Kenneth Wachianga, Rev.Milton Kabunge,area councilor Ochieng Kiddis, Father Agostino founder and director of Nyumbani Children’s home, Mary Owens(IBVM) of Nyumbani among others.

Amani was praised for the noble and unreserved services it renders to the young destitute and orphaned children in the society. Amaini was started in 1996 by an Anglican priest, Rev. Kenneth Wachianga of Uriri parish. The program has so far provided hope and a future for tens of children who were otherwise languishing out there in poverty, disease, hunger and destitution.

During the celebrations, the orphanage was officially opened by father Agostino and Sister Mary Owens. The orphanage, named ‘Hope House’ will provide the much-needed shelter and a friendly environment for the orphans.