We had a safe journey to and from Tala, Kangundo Town in Eastern Kenya for our eye glass distribution mission.
Kangundo is roughly about an hour's drive from Nairobi city. It is approximately 70 kilometers.
We arrived at Mbuni Village at around 12 noon to a village where old men and women were eagerly waiting to receive the glasses.
These eye glasses are provided in the ongoing partnership between Eyes on Africa and AAF.
Two days ago, we managed to get to the town in time to meet the area Chief and discussed at length the probability of him allowing us to use one of the local schools or even his office to conduct the exercise.
He accepted and I asked him to organize for us at least 3 tables and 4 chairs and he gladly accepted. He also provided two more people who are going to help with the exercise.
On the day of the function, we started with a word of prayer from one of the village member and then the area Chief gave us the opportunity to conduct the distribution.
We were able to distribute 120 glasses to all the old men and women who came.
They were extremely grateful and even cooked for us and gave us some pawpaws,peas,avocados and passion fruits to take home.
We have never received such a reception ever from the many areas we have been able to visit and give to the community.
We will definately be back to Mbuni village!
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Festus Alango
AAF Project Coordinator
