Volume 24 Issue 7

A member of our journalism club has submitted a report to update us in the area of Sports at the school. As always, we are leaving the article completely unedited and as written by the student reporter.

By Nancy Daniel
Reporter
New Dawn Secondary School

Summary:

In New Dawn Secondary School, the students love sports. We usually have the friendly matches. This friendly matches help to create good relationship with other neighboring schools, also helps the students to exchange different ideas, skills and knowledge with other students.

On the 16th of August 2024 in our school there was a friendly match between New Dawn secondary team against Mighara secondary school which is a neighboring school found in Njoro Ward. There were games in Netball for girls and Football for boys in both schools. In netball the New Dawn secondary girls team won by fifteen (15) goals and the opposing team had just two (2) goals.

On other hand for the side of boys the football match was very tough and exciting. Both of the football teams were good and they had a good preparation for the match, we thank God that our school team was the best and became the winner by three goals (3) and Mighara secondary team had two (2) goals. The goals in our school were scored by Ebenezer Said, Elia Mmary and Hussein Mdabali.

The teachers from both schools encouraged the students to add more efforts in sports so that we have best team which will compete in the next year competitions of secondary schools. We do believe that our teams of football, netball, volleyball and athletes will continue doing great.

Among our top priorities at this time are the sponsorship of our 36 new Form 1 students. Our budget for their education and mentoring support is as follows:

• $125 per month per student (the cost of dinner out with your family)
• $1,500 per year per student
• $3,000 for two years, half the cost of their diploma
• $6,000 covers all the four years of their home and education expenses to graduation

New Dawn Community in Laikipia, Kenya was Founded 2005 as our first secondary school for orphans. The community was managed by a dedicated indigenous staff and a Board of Directors of local leaders and Pastors from the Laikipia area.

Over the last 18 years we have been blessed with generous donations from our dedicated stakeholders and have witnessed GOD’s blessing for the continued growth in these student orphans being given the opportunity to change their lives and become world changers in their community.

We are excited to announce the 2024 New Dawn Kenya Board of Directors recently elected to manage the community into the future. Four of the newly elected members are New Dawn Community school alumni who have returned to give back. Below is 7 of the 8 members following the election and a brief background.

THOMAS THUO KAMAU (BOARD CHAIRPERSON)
Thomas is a retired teacher who has worked at various private schools across the country and was once the principal of New Dawn Orphan Secondary School. Thomas also serves on several other boards in the Laikipia West constituency. His experience will play a critical role in nurturing the young New Dawn Alumni who are joining the board and hoping to take future leadership roles.

ANTHONY NJOROGE KINYANJUI (BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSON)
Anthony, a teacher by profession and He is also a pastor with the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya. Besides his valuable contributions in the academic areas, Anthony will be responsible for spearheading the policies and decisions around bible study, devotion, fellowship, and spiritual matters at New Dawn Orphan Secondary School.

JOHN KARIUKI MWANGI (BOARD SECRETARY)
John has worked at New Dawn Orphan Secondary School for about ten years. He is a teacher by profession (graduated with a bachelor’s of education from Mount Kenya University) and is currently the principal at the institution.

BONIFACE MWANGI MUTHONI (BOARD TREASURER)
Boniface is a 2010 New Dawn alumni and a graduate from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in financial accounting. As a professional accountant and financial analyst (CPAK), he handles the school’s finances, budgets, and financial transactions. Boniface is also involved in day-to-day activities at New Dawn.

DANIEL OTIENO JAOKO
Daniel is a 2009 New Dawn alumni and a graduate of Musinde Muliro University of Technology, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in information technology. By introducing modern tech-enabled devices such as management information systems and internet services, Daniel will play a critical role in transforming New Dawn from an analog paper-based institution to a high-tech facility.

JANE MAYAKA
Jane is an investor in the education sector and owns a private preparatory school in Machunguru. Her experience will come in handy, especially when transitioning from the current education system to the new format rolling out in 2026. Jane will also help navigate legal matters, especially in streamlining the relationship between private learning facilities and government policies.

EDWARD KAMAU WAIRIMU
Edward is a 2009 alumni and currently runs a printing business in Nairobi. Edward is passionate about New Dawn and is the only person from the previous board joining the new team. He has previously contributed to various New Dawn projects and will be crucial in streamlining the documentation and filing sector.

LUCY WAIRUMU NDERI
Lucy is a 2010 alumni and a graduate of Kenyatta University, where she studied Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology. She currently works as an administration officer with the National Employment Authority. Lucy is passionate about New Dawn and will help the board adhere to administrative requirements, especially in areas related to employment laws.