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In the fishing village of Ulowa, Bondo sub-county, an institution once mocked as a “school of women” has defied stigma, poverty, and hostility to produce its best KCSE exam results yet.
According to her elder sister Maureen, they were in constant communication during the journey and she was to pick her in Usenge town.
During her visit, she was received warmly by Mama Ida Odinga at Opoda Farm, where the two shared fond memories of their days at Moi Girls’ Eldoret, formerly Highlands School.
Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo says his trip to Bondo was a personal mission to honour the memory of a friend, comrade and fellow believer in the promise of African democracy.
Dr Ida Odinga is said to have pledged to sponsor the young girl’s education and upbringing, promising to walk alongside her as a guardian and mentor.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka on Tuesday led Bukusu elders to visit the grave of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, to mark a burial rite dubbed lufu.
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