Supporting Nambale Magnet School in Western Kenya
Nambale Magnet School
Follow the journey from an idea shared across Kenya and Connecticut to a thriving school community in Nambale.
EXPLORE THE STORY
Explore the archived milestones that trace the school from its founding vision through growth and change.
A parcel of land was purchased in May of 2005 in the town of Nambale in the Busia district of Western Kenya and a…
In January of 2013, the school enrolled 210, 90 OVCs and 120 fee-paying students. Many of the fee-paying students were day students in the…
In the fall of 1999 the Rev. Evalyn Wakhusama, the second woman ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Kenya, came to…
Initially, almost no parents of fee-paying students were willing actually enroll their children at NMS because the School was unproven. They had no reason…
In 2020 the school year was severely disrupted by COVID. In line with Kenyan government regulations, NMS students were sent home to reduce the…
In November 2012 the school participated in district-wide fourth grade academic exams. In the first year, the school as a whole scored third overall…
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Your support helps WIKS-USA invest in education, shelter, and emotional care at the Nambale Magnet School.
