PEER COUNSELLING TO SCHOOLS, 28th Jan -12th FEB. 2011

Maseno school was our first stop in this season's trainings. Established over a century ago, the school prides itself in having produced great leaders, some of whom have occupied high positions like the first Vice-President of the Republic of Kenya, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and several others who have played notable roles in this country.

The four trainers spent three days at Maseno school, training 51 prefects and senior boys on leadership and other life skills that was aimed at empowering them to be leaders and helpers. In their new roles, these boys can now help the school administration in its task to maintain and improve the school as a center of academic excellence. The training took place from the 28th to 30th January 2011.

On the 3rd to 5th of February the team moved to Sagam Mixed Secondary School, followed by Usenge High School and Sawagongo Secondary School on 10th to 12th of March. The objective of the later three trainings were:

• To make students and students leaders aware of their counseling potential. 
• To introduce students to basic counseling skills, processes, and approaches. 
• To equip students with basic leadership skills to enable them make informed choices and take responsibility over their actions. 
• To update students with necessary information about HIV/AIDS and other STIs. In all the trainings undertaken, the need for further trainings, follow-ups and one-to-one counseling was underscored depending on available resources.