THE STANDARD
NYANZA
A shackled structure erected using an old iron sheet where pupils in grade three learn at Urim primary school in Alego Usonga sub-county in Siaya county.[Olivia Odhiambo]
A school in Alego Usonga is in a pathetic state with pupils from different classes sharing classrooms and teachers and pupils using the same pit latrines.
So pathetic is the status of Urim Primary that only three classroom buildings are shared amongst all the classes.
In every classroom, there are two classes with two sets of learners being taught by different teachers.
The two sets of classes in one room are partitioned by iron sheets.
Serving at Kenya Army
Whether by default or design, Chesire emerged the fourth best candidate at Lelboinet Primary School in Keiyo South during Certificate of Primary Examinations (CPE).
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He served in Kenya Army and his service number started with number 4.
“It is very funny. Everything in my life bears the figure four. Let me tell you even my service number in the military starts with figure four (429xx).
“I finished fourth in three Olympic appearances and World Championships in 1500m. Sadly, I used to win in Grand Prix meetings and when it comes to major championships, I miss the medal bracket.