Mathatani Primary School

Location: Mua Hills, Mathatani location, Lukenya Zone, Machakos County, Kenya

The school started in 1980 by communities settling in the area after the sub-division of Lukenya region and it was the only school in the area. There was a population of 27 students in standard one with just one teacher.

Amara started working with this school in 2017 as there was potential for growth in student population.

The school has a population of 83 students at present.

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Amara’s input at this school includes:

  • Installed a new playground in 2025
  • Regular donations of learning materials and stationery
  • Donation of assorted library books to start a school library in 2023
  • Supported selected students who completed KCPE with scholarships to proceed to secondary school
  • Construction of a kitchen
  • Setting up a systematic library in February 2018 with a floor carpet and chairs
  • Introduced feeding program since March 2018
  • Provision of football uniforms and equipment

 

Quote " Doing great things for others is an awesome gift to give yourself” Robin Sharma

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Installed a Playground Generously Donated by Dipal Shah

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Support the School with Regular Donations of Stationery

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Treated the School to a Trip to Giraffe Centre

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Students Received a Donation of Bags from Mia Wilson

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Official opening of the library donated by Shah Ranmal Raja Charitable Trust

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Students can now enjoy reading from a wide selection of books

Old kitchen
New kitchen

Old kitchen which was replaced by a new structure in July 2018

Students enjoying lunch

All students queuing up for lunch

Ready for football practice

Excited football team all kitted out in their new uniforms

Baby class enjoy a meal of rice and green grams

Baby class enjoying rice and green grams

30th Jan 2019

Girls making use of a donation of hula-hoops at recreation time