Esther Akoth, widely known as Akothee, has kept her word from a year ago.
She officially opened the Akothee Academy’s kindergarten on December 13.
In this significant move, she has also welcomed 30 children into the academy.
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Akothee, a mother of five, expressed her joy about the project.
Deeming the kindergarten classes (PP1 and PP2) a heartfelt gift to her community.
Akothee envisions the academy’s future expansion into primary and junior secondary levels.
Further contributing to the educational landscape of the region.
In a social media announcement, she shared the motivation behind this initiative.
“Recognizing the need for a safe space for children under 5, I aim to provide mothers with a place where they can entrust their kids while pursuing livelihoods.
Our commitment is to nurture, educate, entertain, and instil qualities that foster brilliant children with high self-esteem and character development,” she wrote.
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Situated in Rakwaro Kanyawendo, where the singer has established her retirement home, the kindergarten holds particular importance for the artist.
She emphasized the crucial aspect of creating a secure environment for young children.
She also reiterated her dedication to supporting mothers in the community.
Furthermore, the mothers of these children have been offered employment opportunities to enhance their economic empowerment.
In her words
In sharing her thoughts, she stated,
“I, Esther Akoth Kokeyo, have equally adopted 30 pupils from vulnerable families under the Foundation sponsorship programs.
And equally given the mothers a chance to work and earn their daily bread as they watch over their children.”
The inauguration of the kindergarten coincides with her recent graduation.
She earned a degree in business management.
The singer reflected on her past investment in others’ education, only to encounter ingratitude as some individuals claimed superiority over her.
