St. Catherine Primary school’s Ushindi Boys Club members
convened at one of the classes in the school to take part in the club elections
held on Tuesday 23rd May 2017 to elect new club officials. The excited
boys listened as each candidate was given a platform to explain why they were
fit for their roles. The elections were organized and presided over by Sadili
Staff including Kevin Ayuko, Eddy Amos, Hassan Noor and Brighton Savayi.
The following pupils were voted in as the new leaders:
Chairperson: Jonathan Omondi
Vice Chairperson: Modi Kassim
Secretary: Arnold Omondi
Treasurer: Dennis Otieno
Business Manager: Derrick Ndege
Marketing Manager: Bill Kiprotich
Sports Manager: Wilfred Ochieng
Captain: Brian Omondi
Like all effective teams, each leader of the club has been
assigned specific responsibilities and tasks for which they are accountable.
“Through your election, your peers have recognized your
leadership skills and potential to manage the club effectively. Your term in
office will offer many opportunities to learn new skills, enhance the
experience of others and grow as a leader.
By taking advantage of the many opportunities to learn and grow, your
term can have personal and professional development benefits that will last a
lifetime,” said Kevin Ayuko as he addressed the newly elected leaders.
Kevin, Brighton, Hassan and Amos further congratulated the newly
elected officer bearers of the Club and wished them best of luck for the coming
year.
St. Catherine Primary School is located in Nairobi’s Kibera
Slums, an area where young people face numerous challenges as they transit from
adolescence into adulthood.
Founded by Dr. Liz Odera, the Ushindi Boys Club is a program
in which boys aged between 11 and 17 (Std 6 and Form 2) gain entry and are
expected to become graduating leaders. The program primarily focuses on Boys in
school. The project uses sports, mainly athletics, basketball and tennis, to
the address various issues affecting young boys.
