Dear Herold,
It is my very great pleasure to let you know that I have been able to donate the money to cover your tuition for 2027, so you will be able to attend Form 3 next year. It is my intention to pay your tuition until you graduate from secondary school.
School made such a difference in my life and I want to help others have the same benefit. I am honored to be able to contribute to your future and I very much enjoy reading your Peter’s that are posted on The School Fund website.

I am an old lady and am a musician. I play the viola which is like a bigger violin. In the picture I attached, I am the one standing up. We just finished playing a concert.


Keep working hard but don’t forget to have some fun and enjoy your time in school.

Barb Creider

Hello donors,
I am pleased to inform you that I reported back to school well and safely and I really thank God for His endless mercies and that He has taken us through the start of the year up to date. We have just broke for a short holiday and we shall be reporting back to school on Monday next week. There have been so many activities taking place during the half term and we have managed to do them all ,by the hand of God .As I report back to school on Monday, I have already put up in my mind to work hard and smart ,since this is my final year in High school and then after school, I pursue my career of medicine so that I may help others in this world who need to be treated .I really appreciate for supporting me in my education. Be blessed . I wish you a nice time.

Hello Barbara,
I received your letter and was much delighted that you were able to find time and write to me. sincerely speaking , I am very glad due to you infinity support you have always been offering to me by all means. Words would not even be enough to show the great appreciation i got for both you and your fellow donors. I am always
sending prayers to the almighty not to forget you when He showers others with blessings, but to always increase your pockets so that you may also help others. Once again I will really appreciate you from the depth of my heart for you sincere kindness.May the lord always grant the desires of your hearts. I wish you all a good luck in your lives.

Hello donors, I hope you are fine. I am also fine. I have been looking forward to write to you this letter to tell you that I have completed my first half of the first term of my third year at school. We have closed our school for 1 week.

While at home I will help my grandparents in looking after the cattle, taking care of them, washing utensils, mopping the house, fetching firewood, fetching water, cooking and also set time for my personal studies.

I am doing well in school and this has been made possible by your continued support because I have never been sent home for school fees. Thank you for propelling me closer to my dreams!

I am very grateful for your support towards paying my school fees. I also thank you for ensuring that I stay at school and I promise to get better grades on my opener examination.This makes me remain focused towards achieving my goals.

May your cups overflow ever and may the Almighty God bless you.

Hi donors,
hope you are fine.from my side am fine.The term was so busy.There was not only curriculum activities but also co-curriculum activities.About curriculum ,we had an education tour to Kenyatta university.we had also exams where I passed with flying colours.I was not only congratulated but also I was awarded.I enjoyed the moment and may you continue supporting my education.
Thank you.

Hi donors and friends?
I hope you are good?On my side I`m well.I`m happy to join Form Three
the third year in high school.Studies are getting more advanced and interesting.I`m working hard to achieve my potential.We held
co-curricular activities in school this half term.Our basket ball players,soccer,hockey and rugby players managed to reach at the sub-county level.They were defeated with a slight margin but there is
hope we will proceed next time. Athletes and swimmers proceeded to the county level.We have come home for mid-term break of on week,I am going to assist my parents with house hold chores. I am grateful to you for raising funds towards my school fees. May God bless you.

Jacinta, I heard that you have graduated! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I wish you all of the best in life and that all of your dreams come true very soon. I am sure your persistence and confidence and hard work has inspired many young people. I know you have inspired me! Thank you for caring about animals and nature. I am sure you and I would have enjoyed many conversations about animals and nature if we had met at your school. Congratulations on your graduation!

Hello Purity Syombua!
I just wanted to let you know that I am a donor to The School Fund and read your letters to your donors that you have posted over the last year. I am very impressed that you kept posting letters of thanks and good wishes even though no one had contributed donations to your fund this year. The last one, written at the beginning of the Christmas holiday deeply touched me. So please know that your tuition is now paid in full for 2026. I hope you are able to read this before the start of the new year so you can relax and celebrate the holiday season. So I will accept your gratitude and good wishes even though they were intended for others. And thank you for writing so faithfully. May you have a great school year.

Hello donors,
We have finally come to the end of term three 2025, and we are off for December holiday. There have been so many activities taking place through the term and i thank the almighty for enabling us come to the closure of the term. We all proceeded to the next classes and i
I am delighted since i am completing my four years studies next year by the grace of God. Secondly, my heart felt gratitude goes to you for your sincere support in my studies .Words cannot express the appreciation and gratitude i have for you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you a nice time and a happy merry Christmas .

Dear Jacinta,
Today, October 20, 2025, I was able to make the final payment for your 2026 tuition, so as I understand it, you will be able to graduate next year. I read that you have been enjoying art and got to show some of your work in the school show. Congratulations! Yesterday I played a concert with four piano concertos performed by four pianists who were not full time professional concert pianists but people who loved playing, were good enough to be professional pianists but chose instead to find jobs in the business world to make money. They continued to be active musicians. I think sometimes doing any of the arts seems impractical. You love art but people are skeptical or even laugh if you want to become a professional. This is nonsense. Continue to love making art and it does not need to be a livelihood. But doing it because you love it is terribly important. It keeps us human.


Congratulations and best of luck with form four. I am proud of you!

This is Barbara Creider. Today, October 17, I made the final payment on your Form Four tuition for 2026. Give my greetings to your grandparents and know that you will be able to graduate next year. Best of luck and may God bless you;

Hey Melissa,
I'm soo glad that you replied back .
I am also on Instagram but I don't usually visit my account.I love Tik Tok soo much because it is a pool of fun and comedy.
I will be home for two months only.There has been a nationwide strike conducted and organised by lecturers all over the country ,so many students are not able to access classes.The lecturers aren't willing to go back for teaching unless the government pays them a debt of 7.9 billion which the government promised them and never paid them and now they are demanding it .There has been a Cholera outbreak in some parts of the country which has fataly killed about 45 citizens and others are still in hospitals getting treatment.
I'm very happy to have a good friend like you who always checks on me from abroad.
When you go to any school around your place greet all the students and tell them I love them soo much .Maybe one day I'll be teaching in USA and meet some of them.
I also send warm greetings to your family through you.Greet your brother and tell him I'm also a teacher and love doing some math.

I would also like to teach you a Swahili greeting called "Jambo" - you can use it in the place of hello.Hope you will get to know it soon.
I will be very happy to see you physically one day in my life .
Regards ,
Emma.

Dear Emma,
I am sorry to hear that you might have to withdraw from university for a semester. I hope that you will be able to return, especially if the faculty return soon as well.
Yes, Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika, hugged Donald Trump at her husband's funeral service. Charlie's assassination is a tragedy, both for Erika and their two children, but also for our country. He was a man who truly embodied openness and free speech. He was willing to talk to anyone who wanted to debate him, and he was kind in the process.
I am not on TikTok, so I don't know anything about the channel you mentioned. I look at Instagram about once a week, to see what my friends have posted.
Your grandmother must love you very much. :)
Stay in touch,
Melissa

𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐦 ,,𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐦.

Hi Melissa,,
How is your place?I'm happy to hear that your father was a lecturer and your brother is a Math teacher.
I would like you to be my very best friend to share my ideas and stories.
I am very happy to be the first person in my village to join university.My grandmother loves me soo much ,she sold her cow when I got very high grades to join university.My grandmother never went to school,my mother is a primary school drop out,In my life i have never seen my biological father.
I am very disappointed this evening my mom has told me that there's no more money to fund my university fees.I am trying my best to seek for help before I decide to apply for semester off.
In Kenya ,,the lecturers are on strike since they have not recieved capitation from the government.This is the third week so we are not attending classes.
This semester I am taking swimming as one of my courses,Rugby and Athletics.Our university has a swimming pool.I'm soo happy since ever since I was born last week but two was my first day in a swimming pool,its soo cool though.
Thanks Melissa for being my good friend.I follow a channel on Tik Tok called USA today and I like it.I heard a story about Charlie Kirk and I saw her wife hugging president Donald Trump.Is it true?I would like to hear more from you.
Regards ,
Emma Syongwa.

Lovely picture of Peris from our recent trip:

Lovely pictures of Pauline from our recent trip:

Hello donors,
I am well and good it is my hope that you are also fine.our term two holiday has come to an end and i thank the almighty for taking us through. My holiday has been nice as i spent it on various activities.
Through the holiday, we have held so many camps in our church which was so fun because i enjoyed travelling which is among my
hobbies.
Thank you for your support in paying my school fees. May you all be blessed.

MY JOURNEY IN ARCHITECTURE

Hello Friends 👋 ,

I often say that architecture chose me long before I admitted it. As a child, I had dreamed fiercely of medicine-wearing the white coat, saving lives, and carrying the noble responsibility of healing. That dream guided me for years, and to the outside world, it remained intact. But in truth, something shifted in me while I was in Form 2.

It was then that I first encountered design not just as drawing or art, but as a language of possibility. I began to notice buildings, spaces, and the way people interacted with them. I realized that just as medicine heals the body, architecture can heal the mind and spirit. This realization struck me powerfully, but quietly-I never told anyone. Outwardly, I was still the boy who wanted to be a doctor. Inwardly, however, I had already begun to dream of becoming an architect.

Entering University

When I finally joined university, I carried this secret passion with me, and stepping into the world of architecture felt like setting down a burden I had carried in silence for years. For the first time, I could openly pursue what I had always felt deep inside.

The studios, the sketches, the models-all of it awakened me. Architecture was no longer an abstract dream; it was a living journey. I was learning to think with both discipline and imagination, to see the built environment as something alive.

Discovering Myself in Design

Each semester shaped me in new ways. From the struggle of my first design projects to the pride of creating models that captured ideas, I began to grow not only as a student but as a person. I realized that design was not about drawing pretty buildings—it was about problem-solving, empathy, and vision. My passion grew fierce, sharper than my childhood desire for medicine, because it was authentic to who I had become.

Challenges Along the Way

There were moments of doubt, long nights in studio, and critiques that stung. But architecture taught me resilience. It demanded patience, sacrifice, and humility. Slowly, I came to see these struggles not as obstacles, but as the very process of becoming.

My Calling

Looking back, I no longer regret letting go of medicine. That dream belonged to a younger version of me, but what stayed constant was the desire to serve humanity. Today, I wear no white coat, but I carry sketches, plans, and models that breathe life into spaces. Architecture has become my way of healing—healing communities through design, creating spaces that inspire, protect, and endure.

This is not just a career path; it is my calling. From the quiet moment in Form 2 when I first dared to dream differently, to the long hours in university studios, I have been on a journey of self-discovery, passion, and purpose. And this journey continues—fierce, relentless, and full of possibility.

Thank you,
archalbomk@gmail.com

CeCe wanted to say hi to everyone (taken during recent 2025 trip to Eldoret, Kenya) :)

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Cecilenza's 2025 school year was going "well. She is a quieter girl but very sweet, helpful and loves to be at school learning everything!"

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Aaron's 2025 school year was going "well. He is one of the younger students and is quite expressive and always volunteering with lots of energy!"

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Peris's 2025 school year was going "very well, she is moving along is school grades well and is very smart and always happy to be learning!"

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Marina's 2025 school year was going "very well, she is very sweet and always helpful to her teachers and fellow students."

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Brian's 2025 school year was going "well, he is one of our younger students and has been looking forward to attending this school for a long time."

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that NiveaSharon's 2025 school year was going "very well, she is excited to graduate soon!"

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Pauline's 2025 school year was going "very well! she is a very serious student and doing very well in her classes."

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Emmanuel's 2025 school year was going " well. He is becoming a good role model around the Beyond Fistula House."

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear that Kelvin's 2025 school year was going "well, he is learning a lot and doing is homework more independently when at the Beyond Fistula House."

During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear t hat Nivea's 2025 school year was going "very well, she is very engaged in all her classes and learning!"

Dear Emmaculate,
Thank you for writing to update us on your educational journey. Your trip to the Rift Valley sounds very exciting. Many years ago, I visited the Masai Mara which is also part of the Rift Valley, I believe. I enjoyed our photo safari at that time.
I hope you enjoy your school break until 26 August. For me, I've already started school again!
Best wishes, Wayne

Hello Donors,
I am doing well and I hope that you are doing well too. Academic life at school was nice and generally, life at school was really nice. We have covered the last half of the term and it was nice. On the closing day, the school held the annual prize giving day for the awarding of the last year`s KCSE candidates who had performed very well in their exam.
In the beginning of this August holiday, we went for a Geography trip to the Rift valley. We had great fun during the trip and we really learned a lot. The activities that we did during the trip were really fun though some of them such as hiking on mountains were tiresome. That was the best trip that I have ever had and I will really long for it.
Right now, summer has began and the cold season of July is over. We closed school on 31st July and we will be going back to school on 26th August.
Finally, I would like to extend my gratitude to you for your continued support of contributing towards my school fees payment. May the Almighty shower His blessings upon you. Goodbye!

Hello Sharon,
Its my great pleasure to write back to you. I am doing well and I hope that you are doing well too. We are now back home for the August holiday. The last half of the term was nice and generally,life at school was nice. I did not participate in the STEM competitions or the drama club because I am not a member of the of the two but of the Wildlife club. The book that you are reading seems to be really interesting. I also like reading books for pleasure so as to avoid getting bored.
I promise that I will be borrowing a book from the Kenya Connect library and read it every day during this holiday.
The career fair was scheduled to happen today at Kenya connect and so far we have learnt about the different careers, the subjects needed for the different careers and that your destiny is not determined by your background. I am really inspired by the speakers and I am grateful to Kenya Connect for organising this.
Goodbye and take care too!

Hello donors,

I am back from school for a holiday of 3 weeks after terminating the second term of 2025 school calendar.
I am quite grateful for your endured support all through my high school journey. Since the beginning of this year you have supported me and I`m really thankful for that.
The second term was a success to our school. We took part in different activities both in curricular and co-curricular and the results of both performances were good. In games we competed to the Regionals in both soccer and basketball and we are grateful for that. In studies I am really trying my best to improve since it is my main hope in the future. Currently am trying my best in preparation for the national examination in November come this year.
I really appreciate your continued support for all through this year. May our Great and Mighty God bless you abundantly.
May you have the best of this summer holiday.
Goodbye

Hello donors,
How are you doing? I hope you are doing well and that is my great pleasure. On my side I am academically doing well and also personally good.

I am hereby writing to inform you that we have just closed the school for about three weeks and resume on 26th August, 2025. I am proud to inform you that this is my last holiday in secondary school and I am really utilising it well to be of benefit in my academics.

I am visiting The Kenya Connect Library to get revision materials from there. I am also working hard as I look forward to my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) exam which will enable me to proceed to the next level of education.

May Almighty God bless you all for the support of school fees that that you give towards my education.

Hello Wayne,
How are you doing there? I hope you are doing well and thus my pleasure. It is good to hear that you like visiting library as I do and thus really great.

Thanks for the good wishes and I promise that I will do my best .

Bye.

Hi donors, I hope you are fine and on my side I am fine.I take this opportunity to thank you for your support that you have offered to me. This has made me to read with no worries of being sent home for school fees.This is also helping me improve my grades.We have been given a holiday of three weeks and I will be helping my
parents at home.
I am happy because during this holiday, i will have enough time to stay with my siblings and my parents and i also attend library and continue revising so as to improve my performance.
Pass my greetings to your families and have a nice time. May you be blessed beyond boundaries.
Good bye!

Hello Henry,
How are you doing there? Thank you for reaching out. It is true that in my country we no longer use the plastic bags.

Through organic chemistry, we learn that plastic bags are made from polyethylene, a process known as polymerisation. We know that plastic bags are non-biodegradable thus causing pollution to the environment.

This pollution to the surrounding has a lot of effects to the living things. Plastic waste was allover and that is why Our government went ahead and banned the use of plastic bags in Kenya. Through this, our country now looks clean and conducive for someone to live.

Thanks Henry for the good comments about my country and you are most welcomed to Kenya to come and enjoy the conducive environment.

Bye

Dear Syongwa - what a great surprise to hear from you this morning! I am happy to hear that you are studying to become a teacher. My mother, father, brother, and I have all spent time teaching (my dad taught at Vanderbilt University for 34 years; my brother teaches math at Harpeth Hall School, in his 38th year!).
I hope you enjoy your field of study and that you are learning a lot. You have chosen two very interesting topics -- Biology is fascinating; Physical Education means you might become a coach, which would be a rewarding way to mentor and encourage young people.
I am glad to know that you exist, even if we are separated by half a world. Maybe, by some miracle, we will meet in person some day!
With love,
Melissa

Hi Melissa,
Hope you are doing good.Its quite unfortunate that I did not write to you on time.I am really sorry.
I am taking a course known as bachelor of education taking Biology and Physical Education as my two teaching subjects.
Thank you soo much for wishing me a good time and happy moments at school.It is such a blessing to have a good friend like you who always cares about my existence and I would like to meet you in some time of my life.
Byee and thank you soo much Melissa.