Siaya County Cultural Workshops - June 2025

Objectives

The June Siaya visit introduced Russian culture and language in schools where foreign-language and digital learning opportunities remain limited.

What Happened

On 9 June 2025, the team visited Oseno Komolo, Ng'ura, and Siaya Central primary and junior schools. Sessions included Russian language basics, cultural discussion, school tours, and conversations about integrating global learning into the CBC curriculum.

Key Moments

Students were eager to ask about Russia, food, geography, and future exchange opportunities. Headteachers were equally open, pointing to practical gaps such as overcrowded classrooms, weak feeding programmes, limited ICT, missing science equipment, and the absence of trained foreign-language teachers.

Why It Mattered

The visit built a bridge between cultural curiosity and educational planning. It also generated regional media coverage, helping the needs and ambitions of Siaya schools reach a wider public audience.