Tag: kokwa island

TRANSITION FROM MORAN TO JUNIOR ELDERS (EUNOTO CEREMONY) FOR MALE ILCHAMUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS

July 28, 2016

By Hannington Kakimon a project officer working with Necofa–Manitese partnership. Eunoto ceremony is celebrated every 15 years to mark transition of a moran age set of about seven age groups for eight days. In Ilchamus community, two separate eunoto ceremonies are celebrated; For Ilchamus le abori (Mukutani ward and part of Ilchamus ward: – salabani, … More TRANSITION FROM MORAN TO JUNIOR ELDERS (EUNOTO CEREMONY) FOR MALE ILCHAMUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) IN ILCHAMUS COMMUNITY

July 28, 2016

By Irene Leching’ei a young resident of Kokwa Island. “The fact that the Ilchamus community is well known for practicing female circumcision does not give room for us to be called primitive, we have always had reason behind the practice”, says Naataana Lenariach Kokwa community elderly lady. In the Ilchamus community, circumcision is a rite … More FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) IN ILCHAMUS COMMUNITY

Observations of a young Christian on impact of missionary work at Kokwa Island

July 25, 2016

By Jotham Wambugu a student of the University of Kabianga who is on industrial attachment with Necofa Kenya. The state of Religion in Kenya The predominant Religion in Kenya is Christianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 82.6% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, practiced by about 11.1% … More Observations of a young Christian on impact of missionary work at Kokwa Island

MY UNFORGETABLE INTERACTION WITH KOKWA ISLAND COMMUNITY

July 20, 2016

By Lucy Mathenge, Necofa Kenya Office Administrator. Kokwa Island is in Lake Baringo in the remote, semi-arid part of Nothern Kenya. I was sent to Kokwa Island primary School on 3rd November 2015 as follow up to our earlier visit of 8th September in which I had assisted a technician in installation and connecting computers … More MY UNFORGETABLE INTERACTION WITH KOKWA ISLAND COMMUNITY

Background to Kokwa Island mapping exercise

July 20, 2016

By George Giita, Intern Necofa Kenya. In realization of minimal interaction, presence and awareness about Kokwa Island and its community to the outside world including many Kenyans, Necofa-Kenya in collaboration with Friends of Kenya Schools and Wildlife (FKSW) and the Kenya Dream Team from the US decided to do something about this situation. In their … More Background to Kokwa Island mapping exercise

Olkokwa hot springs

July 14, 2016

Done by Marylene Lebene a Form one student at Eldama Ravine Girls High School The hot springs are believed to be blessed land by the Ilchamus. Many years ago the forefathers of the Ilchamus believed that the land was the home of their God (Enkai). This home of God is called Lopuri. Prayers and offering … More Olkokwa hot springs