Sunrise of Africa School, Kenya

Evans Chunguli is running in the Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon for the Sunrise of Africa School Food Program on 26th October 2025 in memory of George Corvin, co-founder of Sunrise of Africa School.

In this heartfelt video Evans explains how George Corvin changed his life by giving him the opportunity to work for his engineering company and training him for 40 years. George became like a father to Evans.🧡https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ebhu4GxzcE

Last week our students went to participate in the Nairobi Book Fair an event organized by publishers in Kenya. They enjoyed a story telling session at the Story Moja Publishers who are our main partners in the Sunrise of Africa School book club.

It was a great day!

On Saturday 21st July 2025, our school had the honour of participating in the African Child Debate Championship. The event was held at Kitengela International School and it attracted a wide range of schools from different regions. Our school was well represented by ten learners in which five learners represented the junior category and the other five learners represented the senior category. Our two teams participated actively, displaying strong skills in content, style and strategy. Alicia Nduku was awarded as the best speaker from the junior category. All participants received a certificate for their exemplary engagement and critical thinking.

Our school was privileged to be part of a tournament titled DANA CUP TOURNAMENT held in Merishow School. The schools in attendance were, Makini, Nova, Merisho, Kitengela International, Dame etc (quite big schools in the country). We registered in the under 15 yrs category. Our girls and boys tactfully played and won all the matches in the group stages. In the semi finals our boys lost to another school qualifying them as second runners-up. On the other hand, the girls climbed the ladder with much focus and determination, all the way to the finals and won. They received a trophy, medals and certificates.

A huge congratulations to all the talented Sunrise students who participated in the recent music festival. We achieved many great results and fun was had by all.

This year we prepared 7 items for the Kenya National Music Festivals.

At the sub county level the results were as follows:-
*solo set piece preschool - position 1
*Solo set piece Lower primary - position 2
*Descant recorder Upper primary - position 1
*Piano Junior Secondary - position 8
*Solo set piece Junior Secondary - position 7
*Traditional cultural dance Junior secondary - position 2
*Taarab Junior secondary - position 1 .

5 items (position 1&2s) proceeded to the county level.

At the County level 3 items management to qualify and thereby have proceeded to the regional competition. Those items are:-
*Solo set piece preschool - position 2
*Descant recorder upper primary - position 2
*Taarab Junior secondary - position 1

We hope you enjoy the photos of the day. We will put the videos in the next FB post here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19L8JNXMJe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Our Deputy Head, Felisters, wrote a fantastic article about the Forest Challenge that our students were involved in:

THE FOREST CHALLENGE

Have you ever wanted to experience real life temple run? Well, forest challenge is the event for you, except there are no villains running after you, rather you will be competing with teams to overcome obstacles with an aim to win.

On 30th November 2024, ten learners and 4 teachers of sunrise of Africa school had an opportunity to participate in the Forest challenge 2024 edition which was held in Kereita forest, Kijabe.

Upon arrival, the group was hit with the cold humid air characteristic of a heavily forested area which is a great contrast of Kitengela which is hot and dusty. The groups that had arrived earlier were already engaging in warm up activities led by a very energetic and vibrant MC. The music blaring in the speakers was “Anguka Nayo” because how can the event be spicy without the hottest music banger at the time in the country? The learners immediately joined the warm up as the organizers were preparing for the real challenge to start.

The different groups were split into smaller teams comprising four members. We had four teams for our group, and now it was the time for the rubber to hit the road. The team were issued with a card that listed the activities and obstacles to be overcome along the trails.

The obstacles included but not limited to the wild swing, passing through obstacles blindfolded, crawling under and climbing over different obstacles, sack race and javelin.

The terrain between the different obstacles was the real challenge, it was a test of strength, resilience and tenacity. The steep slopes coupled with the heavy rains created a mudslide and the participants had no other choice but to obey the law of gravity by sliding down the terrain freely. Woe unto those with white clothing for they shall struggle to wash away the stains.

At the finishing point, all the participants looked like they were from having a mud bath as they were covered by mud from head to toe. It was a real muddy affair.

After freshening up and having lunch, it was now time to crown the kings of the forest. Every participant received a certificate of participation. Our team received the school’s champion award. In addition to that, the youngest participants received complimentary vouchers for horse riding at the forest adventure centre.

Finally it was time to go back to our dusty home, Kitengela. Until the next challenge, Adios!