Day 9: Changing Locations and Interactions at University of Embu

After four days in Ugweri, our group moved to Embu town. We took a group photo with a number of the host families last evening and also took some photos this morning with the host families for our students and the person who cooked for us while we were in Ugweri.

Group photo with some of our host families at our last dinner together
Students, their host families, and Justa, who coordinated the cooking for our meals
Joanna, two host families, and Justa

When we arrived in Embu town around 9 am, we checked into the Izaak Walton Inn and had some time in the morning to work on course readings and assignments.

Izaak Walton sign board
Izaak Walton outside seating area
Working and enjoying tea
On the Izaak Walton grounds
One of the Izaak Walton cats

We ate lunch at the Mountain Breeze Hotel and enjoyed the sunshine.

Enjoying the sunshine after lunch

After lunch, we went to the University of Embu where Dr. Ciriaka Gitonga, Dean of the School of Education, and Dr. Peter Rugano, Lecturer in Science Education, engaged us in critical thought and discussion about education in Kenya.

At the University of Embu
Dr. Ciriaka Gitonga
Dr. Peter Rugano
Giving Dr. Ciriaka Gitonga some School of Education momentos
Giving Dr. Peter Rugano some School of Education momentos
Group photo at the University of Embu

We close today’s blog with a photo we saw on a high school campus that reflects the growing awareness in Kenya of difference and the need to support all learners.

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