I met George in December 2009 upon my deployment by the TSC as the Principal of Muongoiya Secondary School. He was the Chairman of Board of Management and one of his roles was to receive and orientate me at the school. His calm, humble and very warm reception was the beginning of 11 years as my Chairman of the BoM up to December 2019 when I got transferred again. His enthusiasm for the welfare and the growth of Muongoiya Secondary School will forever remain entrenched in the hearts of the Board members who served with him. The harmony of the entire BoM reflected his character of a solution maker and not a problem finder. The Board would hold very healthy discussions and come up with resolutions that have propelled the single stream school of about 200 students to the current 620.
The parents that George linked with employers for the sole purpose of educating their children demonstrated the heart of a Chairman whose desire was to touch the life of a child through education for future prosperity. These learners remain his life legacy as an enthusiast for education.
Muongoiya secondary embarked on ICT INTEGRATION IN LEARNING, way before the Ministry of Education rolled out the program nationwide. George would source for computers and other ICT materials from organizations far and wide. The UN at Gigiri responded several times and through that, the Computer Studies class gained a lot. I remember how he used to urge teachers to visit the ARC and get into programs that would enable them to grow in their career as teachers. The STEM program was always on his lips any moment he would talk to the girls and our lady teachers. I, personally, have developed better skills in teaching through the interaction in the forums at the ARC.
George would meet students and always conclude his talk with the challenge," The world is ready for your new idea. What is your idea?" He would then smile softly leaving the podium.
Our families have been great friends ever since, sharing occasions, anniversaries and personal welfare.
I have lost a man who was more than a brother to me.
Go well my Chairman. R.I.P.
I met George in December 2009 upon my deployment by the TSC as the Principal of Muongoiya Secondary School. He was the Chairman of Board of Management and one of his roles was to receive and orientate me at the school. His calm, humble and very warm reception was the beginning of 11 years as my Chairman of the BoM up to December 2019 when I got transferred again. His enthusiasm for the welfare and the growth of Muongoiya Secondary School will forever remain entrenched in the hearts of the Board members who served with him. The harmony of the entire BoM reflected his character of a solution maker and not a problem finder. The Board would hold very healthy discussions and come up with resolutions that have propelled the single stream school of about 200 students to the current 620.
The parents that George linked with employers for the sole purpose of educating their children demonstrated the heart of a Chairman whose desire was to touch the life of a child through education for future prosperity. These learners remain his life legacy as an enthusiast for education.
Muongoiya secondary embarked on ICT INTEGRATION IN LEARNING, way before the Ministry of Education rolled out the program nationwide. George would source for computers and other ICT materials from organizations far and wide. The UN at Gigiri responded several times and through that, the Computer Studies class gained a lot. I remember how he used to urge teachers to visit the ARC and get into programs that would enable them to grow in their career as teachers. The STEM program was always on his lips any moment he would talk to the girls and our lady teachers. I, personally, have developed better skills in teaching through the interaction in the forums at the ARC.
George would meet students and always conclude his talk with the challenge," The world is ready for your new idea. What is your idea?" He would then smile softly leaving the podium.
Our families have been great friends ever since, sharing occasions, anniversaries and personal welfare.
I have lost a man who was more than a brother to me.
Go well my Chairman. R.I.P.
