Mission to Kenya: Friday, July 13

Today was our last in Bungoma, and the last for the teachers at Butonga. Three teaching sessions in the morning were followed by a graduation ceremony at around noon, with 60+ certificates of participation being awarded. We were back to Bungoma by about 2 pm to start packing, a bit of a rest, and then to the Sharrif Centre for farewell speeches and dinner at night. Rain started falling – then pouring down – around 5 pm, spoiling a planned outdoor reception. But things were transferred inside. Various contributors were recognized, such as the diocesan, Sharrif Centre and hotel staff. Bishop Wabakala then presented certificates of participation to all the mission team members and a special award to Canon Kim Beard. Following dinner, most were back to the hotel by around 9.30.