The Girl Child Problem in mombuni Village

Dear Readers,

I got this message through an SMS yesterday from a young girl who completed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) in 2007.

''Please, would you like assisting me to find my way forward? I completed my form four in 2007 and had B(Constant). Sincerely, nobody seems to care about me. I have not yet dispaired coz i know that God will answer my prayers one day. I am still very devoted to carry on with my studies. I feel that i am 'Nowhere' placed in the society. May God bless you abundantly. Gloria Mutanu Manthi, Mombuni.'' Her Number is +254 713 664529

This message kept me dumbfounded for quite sometime. I thought about the life of the young girl and the many opportunities open in her life if she was given the educational support she really needs. Mark you, a B(Constant) allows her to do so many courses.

I called her today and she informed me that nobody is concerned about her quest to further her education. Her father has neglected her to the point that she has not even collected her final examination certificate in high school due to lack of bus fare to the school. Remember, her father is just but a peasant farmer in an area where rains have failed for the last 3 years. That notwithstanding, this poor girl needs help and urgently.

Well, i will facilitate her to collect her form four examination certificate and thereafter something must be done by me, you, and all wellwishers. We cannot afford to neglect the education of the girl child. You have heard, if you educate a man, you have educated an individual; but if you educate a woman, you have educated the family and the society.

My appeal is to all those that will read this post. Let us arise and make a difference to the life of this young girl. To her you might be the answer to her problem.

Thank you.

God bless you.

Christopher Mutisya
Chairperson,
Mombuni Youth For Change.
+254 723 933955