MARMBA NEWS
Reverend Francis Shemzigwa who used to be the Dean of Maramba is now priest in charge at the church in Mhinduro parish which is one of the parishes within the Maramba deanery. He did visit Tenbury about eight or nine years ago and I am sure some of you will remember him.
The choir at Mhinduro church has been revitalised and is largely made up of young members. I received a video of this choir a few days ago when the lady soloist named Mariam Ngereza introduced the members but of course, her narrative was in Swahili. However Clement Shehiza kindly acted as a translator but I still had difficulty in understanding everything.
It was clear that a committee had been set up to run the choir and the chairman, treasurer and secretary waved as they were individually introduced before the entire choir joined in the waving and cheering.
Finally Francis Shemzigwa gave a short speech in which he requested help in providing much needed musical instruments. I am to be sent a list of their requirements and as there are now funds available in the Tenbury/Maramba account we are in a position to make a contribution with grateful thanks from those supporters who make monthly donations. I will provide an update on what help we can give in due course.
Clement has now been appointed a member on the School Board Committee at Maramba secondary school. I understand this is similar to becoming a governor in our schools except that it is recognised as being a government appointment. Maramba secondary used to be linked to Tenbury High Ormiston Academy a few years ago.
Clement has also become involved in helping young men find employment in an occupation called boda boda. This involves training them to ride motorcycles safely so that they can then take passengers as a taxi service. Instruction is purely practical as is the test with no written theory involved. I did google boda boda and was astonished to find photographs of up to two passengers plus the driver on one motorcycle and no crash helmets – they wonder why accidents are on the increase
Peter Metcalfe.
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