There are many ways people can spread love across the nation and it appears Spread the Love Campaign co-ordinated by Mavuno Church struck a raw mirth chord of pupils from 14 primary schools.
On Sunday, September 1, the church, which has numerous branches in Nairobi, shut down its Sunday service to spread the love by thoroughly cleaning the schools' classrooms and compounds.
The project mobilised 3,500 congregants from various Kenyan based campuses to give back to the community during Church service time.
The Spread the Love campaign targets to raise 1 million hours annually of community service through volunteers and increased its investments in the refurbishment of Public Primary Schools to Ksh20 million from last year’s Ksh16 million.
“We are looking at getting to 30 schools in 2020; we are looking at partnering with other well-wishers, and invite other corporates to partner with us to make this dream a reality. As our National Anthem says, Let’s build our land and nation, it’s a responsibility for everyone, and not the government alone,” stated Pastor Muriithi Wanjau, Senior Pastor Mavuno Church.
Students from the 14 schools were elated on Monday when they reported to their respective schools only to find their classes sparkling.
The beneficiary schools included Mlolongo Primary School, Plainsview Primary School, Kasoitu Primary, Lavington Primary, State House Primary, Rabai Road Primary School, Donholm Primary School, Komarock Primary School, Supaloaf Primary School, Kwa Njenga, Njathaini Primary School and St. Patrick’s Primary School.
During the exercise, the volunteers noticed that a majority of schools were in dire need of facilities which is a major contributing factor to poor performances.
“Some of the major needs of the schools include classrooms with potholed floors, damaged notice boards and missing doors and windows. Inadequate furniture, has seen some students stand or sit on the classroom floors and use stones and planks as desks during lessons,” stated Jacqueline Mathaga, chairperson of the Spread the Love Strategy Team.
“From a psychological perspective, poor facilities lead to disinterested pupils and lower school performances, we need to invest in our children, show them we love them in order for them to be better equipped for the future,” noted Carol Wanjau Executive Pastor Mavuno Church.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Muthaga confirmed that the church had carried the campaign for several years and began by providing beds for those in prison and facilitating family re-unions before expanding to include primary schools cleaning.
Below are more photos and a video of the exercise:
