Present situation of OPERA for school fees pupils updated at December 2019 for the new year 2020
Apart from the sporadic helping hands which will from now constitute the larger part of my expenditures, the children to whom I pledged to take all the way to the end of secondary education and possibly University if they deserve it (and if I am still alive) are:
Primary school: 1 pupils
Brian Mwaura class 4 New Highlight School
Secondary School: 5 pupils
Eric Njoroge, finished class 8 and is waiting to be allocated sec. school in 2020
Kelvin Ngugi Waweru, form 3 Kirimara High School
Hanna Wanjiru, form 3 Moi girls School Nairobi
Edwin Maundu, form 2 St Thomas Aquinas Kalawa Boys sec. School
Eshter Mwangi Kamandura girlsH.S. form 4
Secondary school pupils finishing this year awaiting to go to University: 1
Rose Njoki form 4, Kamba girls High School
University and Diploma and certificate student: 4
Janet Wairimu, Kenya Medical Training college 1st year
Fred Nzuki: 3rd year of a 5 year course of bachelor of Commerce Pan Africa Christian University
Nicole Wanjiku: second year Pioneer International University
Brian Kimiti: 5th year Kirinyaga University College
University students finished their course in 2019 but are still in need of sporadic help 1
Kevin Njogou : last of a 3 year course in clinical medicine and surgery at Outspan Medical College partially sponsored by the Karen golf charity. He is planning to specialize in gynecology another 3 year course
Total 2020 pupils: 12
LIST OF STUDENTS FROM 2003 TO 2017 SPONOSRED BY
Year 2003
Judy Kariuki; Gatitu Sec. School form 1. Completed sec. school in 2006 as the best student of the school with a B plain. Continued her studies as a Medical Officer course completed in 2009. Now, 2014 she is financing herself to become a medical dr. specializing in child epilepsy. (see success story)
Rose Nafuna; All Saints Academy from form 1 – completed sec. ed. Lost touch
Simon Kagotho; Nyeri High school only for 2 yrs. – terminated for poor results.
Estehr S Kimani; St.Mary G.Mawego Pr.Sch. – Later sponsored by Liz.Farrel
Salome Njeri; St.Mary G. Mawego Pr.Sch. – later sponsored by L.Farrell
Miriam Mumbi Njoroge, Form 4; Loreto Girls High School Kiambu
M Miriam Mumbi Njoroge, Form 4; Loreto Girls High School Kiambu ax Ndung’u St.Hanna sec.school from form 1; then on to Computer course IATA, Worked for Ker & Downey for several years. Now self-financing a course to furthering his IT education
Joanna Wairimu; Gatitu Sec. school from form 1 – Later Hotel Management course sponsored by German friend M.Kemming; worked for Karen Club for few years. Now continuing her education. (see success story)
Joan Riziki Obonyo; All Saints Academy Sagana – 1year only very clever girl; lost touch
Patrick Viyerrah; course Writer’s Bureau -TV presenter & advertising executive now working for Scanad & T. Very Successful. (see success story)
2004
Eunice Wangeshi; Ufunguo Computer Course – 2 year course. Lost touch
Nenkai Metiaki; from A.I.C.Prim.sc.cl 8 to Alliance sec.Sch. From 2011 at Univ. course Taken up by an American sponsor after I paid for the first year. (see success story)
Agnes Ashire; from A.I.C.Prim.sc.cl. 7; on to Enoomatasiani Sec.School – compl.2009. Teacher training course at MaasaiTeacher Tr. from 2011 sponsored by Canning Trust.
Jane Seret Seronk; from A.IC.Prim sch. cl. 7; on to Enoomatasiani Sec sch.completed in 2009- From 2011 started diploma course in community Health at Thika University; sponsored by Canning Trust.
Catherine Larmoi; from A.I.C.Prim.Sc.cl. 8. Later taken on by American sponsor to Starehe Secondary school. Lost touch.
Agnes Kipeno; from A.I.C.Prim Sc cl. 4; completed primary. Lost touch
Leah Supeyo; from A.I.C.Prim.Sc.cl. 4; completed primary. Lost touch
Sopiato Teya; from A.I.C.Prim Sc cl. 4; taken on by another sponsor in 2008. Now following a course in Management partialy sponsored by Operation classics
Agnes Nailantey; Ilbissil Sec Sch. From form 2; completed sec school with poor results. Refused my offer of a vocational training course. Lost touch.
Jascinta Naipante; A.I.C Sec. school from form 1; left school after 2 years. Lost touch
Jedida Nkadayo; from Elerai MCK Sec. school form 1 – completed sec. school; lost touch
Jane Metiaki ; Elerai MCK Sec.sch from form 1 completed secondary school with poor results. Sponsored a vocational training course in hairdressing and beautician. Now employed in a saloon;
Rose Liveah Achieng; Thika Inst.of Technology .Completed course in Medical tech. in 2007.Sponsored d by Italian friend Silvana Craffonara, now in employment – lost touch
2005
James M. Nyage; Kegonge Boy High School – compl.sec sch. lost touch
Lucy Nyawira Njiry; St,Mary Goreti Sec Sch – left school before finishing
Virginia Chebet; MaryMother of God sec sch. compl.sec.school – followed cooking course; now employed in a private House.
Judith Kanja; Kilifi Agricultural College –completed her course and graduated with brilliant grades.lost touch.
Elijah Opyio; Sango Ac. Prim School. After completing primary ed. Sponsorship has been taken over by “Mango Tree” in 2009
Maureen Addy; Sango Ac. Prim Sc.after compl.prim.-Taken over by Mango Tree in 09
Agnes Akoth;St.Joseph comb Academy as baove- Taken over by Mango Tree in 09
Mary Arwino; St.Joseph comb Academy as above – Taken over by Mango Tree in 09
Evelyne Achieng; St.Joseph comb Academy as above -Taken over by Mango Tree in 2009
2006
George Mbuchi Batia; Star College Accountacy – finished his course with a pass; done a year practical on attachment at various venues. In 2014 won a scholarship to continue education in US. Now 2015 has started a chicken farm business producing eggs in a large scale.
Fred Kimathi Nzuki; New Highlight Sch.cl.1 – in 2013 finished primary school with flying colours (379 points) and started secondary school at Aquinas H.S.
Janet Wairimu; New Highlight Sch. cl.1 – in 2014 finished primary school with flying colour (368 points) started secondary school in 2015 IN Nembu Girls High School
Sarah Lilau; Ilbissil sec. Sch. From form 2. Completed in 2009. Dip-loma dipl.course in 2010; from 2011 sponsored by Canning Trust. Recently finished her course and found a job, but wants to continue her education.
Evelyne Ouma; Kabete Tr,Coll. Banking. Finished course; working in Stanbic Bank (see success story)
Daniel Kimani; Githiga High School form 1. From 2011 in Diploma course Electronics – in 2014 started own business.
Rose Njoki: Taken on from nursery in 2004. In 2006 started primary school at Gatundu happy time Sch. From 2011 in primary boarding school. Completed in 2015 with 316 points. Awaiting to be allocated to secondary school in 2016
Grace Ouma; diploma course at Kenya Inst.of Management – finished in 2010.Ruined her chances by getting pregnant. Lost touch
John K.Kiprono; Thika Inst. Hotel Management – finished in 2009; presently employed at Serena Hotels (see success story)
Susan Phirianoy; from A.I.C. class 5 – from 2009 in secondary sch at Ololua sec. sch.
Finishing secondary education in 2016
Dennis Tobiko; Ololua Sec.Sc. Form 2 – Finished in 09 with B+; From 2011in Eggerton Univ. reading conservation sponsored by ALBATROSS Safaris. Graduated in 2015, now applying for jobs.
2007/8
Nelson Muchiri; Muranga High Sc. from Form 1. Completed in 2011. Partly sponsored with University course in Kimathi University
Judith Osoro; St.Deborah G.Sch. last term. Helped for last year only;
Agnes Ouma ; Alvor Girl’s Sec School from form 1 sister of Eveline Ouma; Finished sec. school in 2011. Her sister Eveline took over the sponsorship for a course.
Ann Adhiambo Ooko; Nkaimurunya Sec.sc form 1. Finished 2012
Judith Atieno; St.Paul Sigmore Sec. Sc, from form 2 – sister of Grace Ouma; finished High School in 2010
Magda Thianino; Vision Inst. Prof. Accountancy – repeating exams; finished course. Working for Davis & Shirtliff since 2012 (see success story)
J.Addo ; Ghana University – contribution for 1 year only
2009
Godfrey Odhiambo; Nyanza Teacher training coll. finished in 2010; employed
Pauline Auwor; Kenyatta University just helped occasionally with various amounts
Godfrey Wakuka; PC.Kinyanjui Tech. Tr. Inst – finished in 2011; employed
Brian Mwendewa; St.Andrew Cat.Ac.primary sch – stopped sponsoring for poor extremely and consistently bad results – lost touch
Fred Memusi; Apostl of Jesus Youth tech.- 2 year course in tailoring, boarding; started his own tailoring workshop. lost touch
Francis Musyoki; Kiboko Sec. Sch. from form 2 – stopped sponsoring for bad results and behavior.
2010
Sarah Wanjiru; Enoomatasiani Sec Sch. from form.2- finished in 2013 with “ A-.”Started at South Eastern University a course in Actuary in 2014 and at the same time a course in accountancy at KASNEB during the holidays
Helen Puruo; Enoomatasiani Sec Sch.from form 2 – finished in 2013 with poor results.
Grace Boro; K.Inst of Prof. Catering course – finished in 2011 learning Italian; applied for attachment to Serena Hotels. Lost touch.
Salome Wambui; Muhu Second.Sch. from form 1 – Finished in 2013.
Grace Akinyi; Elyon High School – contrib. for last year only; finished in 2010
Ann Wangeshi; Teacher training course – in diploma course finished in 2012 lost touch
Catherine Kavindu; Sch.of Media Studies – started early 2010, finished course, lost touch
Tim K.Karanja; K.Medical Tr.College starting a 3 year diploma course in dentistry, Finished course in employment. (see success story)
Faith Mulewa Kanini; Tala Grl’s sec. School secondary school from form 1- finished sec. school in 2013 with a B+. Started a course in Hotel Management in Masai mara University in 2014.
Alex Njogu; Hotel Mngnt &Catring course – starting Jan 2011 – finished course. In employment.
Susan Njogu; Course in P.R – starting January 2011- finished course. In employment
Ruth &Monica; Baraka Oontoyie sec.school – secondary school from form 3 finished school.
2011
Gabriel Njoroge; St Joseph H.Sch Githunguri – from Form 3- finished school with poor grade. In 2012 enrolled in a re-take. Now sponsoring himself through diploma course
Miriam W.Kuria; Gikindu Sec. School – from Form 1- finished secondary school in 2014 .
Emily Saaloi; Ololunga Vision Academy – Standard 8 primary school. Sponsored for last year only.
Patrick Kikwai; Karen C sec. Day school. Finished school. lost touch
Edwin Maundu ; New Highlight School from class 1.
2012
AnnWanjiku Uthiro; help with sec school last term 2012
Bernadette Mburu; Kenya High School contribution for 3rd term
Max Mbugua; starting a course in faculty of Arts and Humanities at Chuka University will graduate in April 2016. Sponsored by Canning
Lucy Wanjiru; Global Institute Starting a Catering course – fiished in 2014. Now in employment
Virginia Watthaka; Nursery school teacher course – finished course. In employment
Mutsembi (Levy’s Niece); help with fees for MOI university
Pauline Ngutu; Musa Gitau Sec .Sch. 1st term 2013 – discontinued for consistent bad results.
Eunice Muthoni; Ruthimuru sch 1st term 013 – discontinued for consistent bad
results.
Eric Njoroge: new Highlight School from class 1
2013
Miriam Njoroge; Loreto Girl’s H.S. Kiambu –from term1 form 2 – will finish her secondary ed. In 2015.
Daniel Kimani; Afr.Coll.of Av Manag.course in electronic– finished the course, and in employment.
Jedidah Gathoni; N.I.B. help with last year of diploma course completed in 2014 – in employment
Clinton Kevin; Muyathi Finken Ed.Centr from form 2 lst term – discontinued for bad results and behavior
2014
Nicole Wanjiku; St George Sec School – helped with payment of first term.
Mary Njeri Njoroge; Nembu girl’s School – help with payment of first term.
Maria Swakei Oletipis; school for blind – help with on year
Hilary Cheboi: Kenya studies of law – help with clearing of arrears
2015
Alex Mapendo: Ministry of Industrialization & enterprise Dev. 2 year course in mechanics.
Lucille Mueni; cooperative University college of Kenya – started diploma course in Cooperative Management
Kevin Njogu: Outspan Medical college in Nyeri – started a 3 year course in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
2016
Lilian Wambui: finished primary school with a total of 372, Tumutumu secondary school form 1
Total number of Students on my books at January 2018 – 14 students
2017
Ochieng Ahenda JKUAT – occasional help with fees
Brian Kimiti, Kirinyaga University – occasional help
John W.Kiai, African Inst. Of research &Development – occasional help
Doreen Mwangesi, Mua Hills Girls sec.sch = payment of arrears
Enok.Langat , our Lady of victory School 1st year 1st term
2018
Hanna Wanjiru, Moi Girls school form
2021
Geoffrey Kamau Njogou, Kiringara High School form 1
Faith Langat: Our Lady of Victory
Erik Ragui: Ngenia High School
Esther Wahu Mwangi: Kamandura Girls High School form 4
Kelvin Waweru: Kirimara High School
Present situation of OPERA for school fees pupils updated at April 2023
I am often asked how many children I am supporting in school now. Apart from the sporadic helping hands which will from now constitute the larger part of my expenditures, the children to whom I pledged to take all the way to the end of secondary education and possibly University if they deserve it (and if I am still alive) are:
Primary school: 5 pupils
Edwin Maundu, class 8 New Highlight School
Eric Njoroge, class 7 new Highlight School
Brian Mwaura: Meto Junior School
Enok Langat Our Lady of Victory grade 6
Faith Langat: Our lady of victory grade 3
Secondary School: 4 pupils
Erik Ragui: Ngenia High School form 3
Geoffrey Kamau Njogou: Kirangari High Scool form 3
Edwin Maundu: st Thomas Kalawa Boys Sec. School for 4
Eric Kimani: PCEA Kikuyu High School for 4
University and Diploma and certificate student 2
Esther Wahu Mwangi: Cascade Institute of Hospitality (2 year course in cooking)
Kelvin Waweru: Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture and Technology (interrupted his study)
University students finishing their course this year 2023 -2
Janet Kimani Kenya Medical Training College
Rose Njoki Wanjira: Two year course in Advanced diploma in Beauty Therapy at Ashley Kenya Ltd
Total 2023 pupils: 13
Total 98 students from 2003