The Centre for Character and Leadership in partnership with East African Cables PLC, generously donated over 1000 tree seedings at Ereteti Primary, Ereteti Secondary; and at Enkasiti Primary School during an event that was graced by State House Comptroller, Dr. Hon. Katoo Ole Metito. The trees donation was part of stakeholders’ commitment, including the Member of County Assembly (MCA) towards environment conservation and cultivating virtues in learners through the ‘adopt a tree and tag a virtue’ initiative.
The ‘Adopt a tree and tag a virtue initiative’ is a service-learning best practice which is implemented by involving the learners to plant, adopt and tag the trees with environmental related virtues which they aim to nurture in life as the trees grow. At Enkasiti Primary School, Dr. Hon. Metito led the learners in a tree growing drive by planting a Thika Palm tree that was tagged the virtue of generosity, inspiring all present especially the students. Additionally, he handed-over a 55-seater school bus that was generously donated by the President, H.E William Ruto.
Speaking during the occasion, he urged the parents to embrace good morals and instill them in their children. “I would like to ask the parents to take good care of these children. Help them to grow up by having good morals, teach them how to respect their teachers, you as parents and themselves. The Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) allows parents to be teachers too,’ said Hon. Metito.
The school community lead by the Headteacher expressed their joy and gratitude as they received the bus since it will ease transport challenges and enhance safety of the pupils. “For a very long time we have suffered while traveling and today our problem has been solved. Our pupils will not be using TukTuk or matatus when coming to school. They will be coming to school early and there will be no lateness any more. It is a big relief to the community,” Abdala said.
In conclusion, modelling generosity exemplifies the transformative impact of collective action in enhancing learner’s safety, fostering character development and restoring greener spaces. Through such endeavors, we sow the seeds of a brighter and more sustainable future for our communities and the environment.