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Sosian |
Sosian, Laikipia Province: Sept. 2010 update This is a small place, with a hard working population, who mainly work for the nearest large farm. There are a mixed group of tribes here, but all think of themselves as Sosian people: tribe is irrelevant. There are 13 villages within walking distance (up to 3 hours walk), and six primary schools, plus one secondary school. The population in this 1,345-km-square area is, and a population of 13,571, all of whom would be able to use the library.
After talking to the local employing farmer we will start looking for funding- and books!! Our library here will not be too big, and will be stone built, with high walls and many windows to allow for ventilation in this hot climate. We will also include solar power here- we are assured that it will not be stolen!!
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Library committee with Patrick
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Kinamba, Laikipia West: August 2010 update We have now been donated a full acre of land for our library, and we hope to build using the wonderful design from Symbion Architects in Nairobi. Kinamba is a town located about an hour away from Sipili where our other rural centre in Laikipia West is located. It is a busy, bustling town, always noisy and full of people. The town leaders have approached KLT about making a library there (several have seen the Sipili library). We hope to make this library a ‘sister’ to Sipili, letting them operate together and share stock and activities. We also hope to let Joseph, who runs Sipili centre, be in charge of both centres, and to finally be able to be paid! We will need to buy him a bike for the journey! Sustainability would come from inclusion of a room to hire out for functions and events that is part of the Symbion drawings. |
