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64 CITAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE REPORT From the witness of all our children, they have seen God provide for them and change their lives through this ministry Janet Mwobobia Manager Preamble It is to the glory of God that we report of his wonderful works at our Children Centre in Kiserian. Throughout the year, we have experienced God’s goodness and providence. He has protected us and drawn us to His presence. From the witness of all our children, they have seen God provide for them and change their lives through this ministry. The parents and guardians are often overwhelmed with joy as they share their gratitude for all they have seen God do for them and their families. Although it is very painful to hear the stories of the children about their suffering before they came here, it is a great relief to the staff that they are now receiving the help they need thanks to God’s goodness and the faithfulness of His people in giving and loving. In 2015, a total of 170 children benefited directly from the program broken down as follows: 83 at the rehabilitation centre; 35 sponsored in boarding primary schools, 43 sponsored in secondary schools; 5 in colleges and 4 in university. Through this all, we knew God and made Him known as we worshiped and served. Africa Christian University with first class honours lower division on October 23, 2015. Of the 35 children that were sponsored in boarding primary schools, 13 completed KCPE in 2015 and scored as follows: 5 pupils 335-382 marks - of these, two were admitted to national schools; 3 had 250-300 marks; 7 scored 200-249 marks and 4 got 160- 199 marks. Results for the two students who sat their KCSE in 2015 are awaited. Achievements Education: All 170 children were supported to access education in their respective schools/ institutions. Dennis Koli attained our highest level of sponsorship by completing his Bachelor Degree in Leadership, Human Resource option at Pan Dennis Koli After graduation celebration at CITAM VAlley Road CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | 2015

CITAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE REPORT 65 On a personal level, some children had an encounter with God. Three of them said they had been visited by Jesus in their dreams. One graphically explained how angels had visited the Centre for ten consecutive days in August in details that were too glorious to have been made up by a child. Another dreamt of the final judgment day. In line with its mission, we can simply say we have seen God at work to change the lives of the children at NPCCC. Spiritual Nurture Dennis Koli After graduation celebration at CITAM VAlley Road At NPCCC Academy, we had 16 children graduate from kindergarten to primary level in November 2015. This was a great achievement especially for those who were part of the 57 rescued for rehabilitation in February 2015 as 25 of the others under rehabilitation could not even be placed in pre-school after one year of school for them to fit into regular schooling. It is confirmed that more than 60% of all rescues (aged between 6-8 years) constitute children who have never gone to school for various reasons hence the delays in adapting to learning in a school setting. Rehabilitation At the centre, we had 87 children enlisted for rehabilitation after the admission of 57 children in February 2015. However, four could not cope, making the retention rate stand at 95% for the fiscal year. All children under rehabilitation were provided with education, psychosocial support, life skills, counseling, nutritional care, medical care and boarding. Over and above, they were taught God’s word and received His love through various forms of kind acts from each other, staff and the community. Their highlight was the visit to the Kenya Railways Museum and for the few who were privileged to attend Janet Muhoro’s wedding this was also a beautiful memory. This was the case of Anthony Kamau who was the star of the day with an eloquent speech before the children gave their performance and also as he presented the gift to Bishop JB & Persia Masinde of Deliverance Church. Anthony Kamau of NPCCC gives a gift to Bishop Dr. J. B. Masinde and Persia Masinde at Janet Muhoro’s wedding. The event was also graced by Bishop Dr. David Oginde On November 8, 2015 21 children from the centre, upon the confession of their faith in Jesus Christ and being taken through discipleship class were baptized at CITAM Kiserian by Rev. Mathew Keli and Intern Pastor Raymond Juma. One CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | 2015

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CITAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE <strong>REPORT</strong><br />

From the witness of all our<br />

children, they have seen God<br />

provide for them and change their<br />

lives through this ministry<br />

Janet Mwobobia<br />

Manager<br />

Preamble<br />

It is to the glory of God that we report of his wonderful<br />

works at our Children Centre in Kiserian. Throughout<br />

the year, we have experienced God’s goodness and<br />

providence. He has protected us and drawn us to<br />

His presence. From the witness of all our children,<br />

they have seen God provide for them and change<br />

their lives through this ministry. The parents and<br />

guardians are often overwhelmed with joy as they<br />

share their gratitude for all they have seen God do for<br />

them and their families. Although it is very painful to<br />

hear the stories of the children about their suffering<br />

before they came here, it is a great relief to the staff<br />

that they are now receiving the help they need thanks<br />

to God’s goodness and the faithfulness of His people<br />

in giving and loving. In <strong>2015</strong>, a total of 170 children<br />

benefited directly from the program broken down as<br />

follows: 83 at the rehabilitation centre; 35 sponsored<br />

in boarding primary schools, 43 sponsored in<br />

secondary schools; 5 in colleges and 4 in university.<br />

Through this all, we knew God and made Him known<br />

as we worshiped and served.<br />

Africa Christian University with first class honours<br />

lower division on October 23, <strong>2015</strong>. Of the 35<br />

children that were sponsored in boarding primary<br />

schools, 13 completed KCPE in <strong>2015</strong> and scored<br />

as follows: 5 pupils 335-382 marks - of these, two<br />

were admitted to national schools; 3 had 250-300<br />

marks; 7 scored 200-249 marks and 4 got 160-<br />

199 marks. Results for the two students who sat<br />

their KCSE in <strong>2015</strong> are awaited.<br />

Achievements<br />

Education: All 170 children were supported to<br />

access education in their respective schools/<br />

institutions. Dennis Koli attained our highest level<br />

of sponsorship by completing his Bachelor Degree<br />

in Leadership, Human Resource option at Pan<br />

Dennis Koli After graduation<br />

celebration at CITAM VAlley Road<br />

CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | <strong>2015</strong>

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