CAN WE CELEBRATE OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS THAT NURTURED US?
Have you ever gone back to the primary school that made you who you are today?
The 6th of October was characterized by jubilations and ululations as the family of continuing students, parents, teachers, HoI, Parents Association, BOM, Malanga Primary School Alumni, and religious leaders converged in Malanga All Saints ACK to celebrate the auspicious rebirth of the alumni group.
“Tumekuja hapa kwa niaba ya alumni wa Malanga Primary School alumni,kutoa shukrani zetu za dhati kwa shule ya Malanga Primary baada ya kutufinyanga na kutufanya tuwe watu, si tu wa manufaa kijijini bali hata kwenye taifa na dunia kote kwa ujumla,” said Mwalimu Malata, MAPSA President.
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The team donated food items, including rice, beans, beef, cooking oil, and sugar, among others, to cater for lunch and breakfast for KCPE candidates during the exam period.
In addition, cash awards were issued to the top 3 performers from grades 1 through junior secondary and the KCPE candidates. Teachers and support staff were not left behind.

The team emphasized the teachers’ outstanding work in producing Hon. Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya, the first-ever Member of Parliament for the Nambale Constituency, during the 2022 election. He is also a practicing advocate in the legal corridors.
In addition, the school produced PS Ministry of Water Engineer David Stower. Mwalimu Malata Benson is also among those who were cultivated in the academic annals of Malanga Primary.
He is currently a senior teacher at Musingu High School, a writer and publisher of Kiswahili books, an organizer of workshops for teachers in all subjects, a trainer of prefects nationally, and an organizer of subject contests for students across Kenya.
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MAPSA comprises executive leadership involving Mr. John Stower Ndubi, the Executive Organizing Secretary; Mr. Dancun Branton Muyodi, the Executive Treasurer; Miss Cynthia Wesonga, the Executive Deputy President; and Mwalimu Malata Benson, the Executive President of the Alumni.
Currently, the team comprises 239 active members who are planning to have an AGM in December 2023 to discuss the journey of MAPSA.
Present were Rev. Moses Njaga, Malanga All Saints ACK, Mr. Alfred Oyulu, BoM Chair, PA Chair, Teachers in Primary and JSS led by HOI, Mrs. Robai Makokha, Parents, and Pupils.
Miss Modestor Edna Oyulu delivered the mentorship message. Modestor, who is a health officer, reiterated the value of lighting a candle in someone’s life. She emphasized the need of keeping fire burning in the life of others

Meet the MAPSA Leadership
The executive leadership team of MAPSA, officially elected online in August 2023 and held their first activity on the 6th of October, comprises individuals dedicated to preserving the legacy of their alma mater.
This team includes Mr. Malata Benson as President, Miss Cynthia Wesonga as Deputy President, Mr. John Stower Ndubi as Organizing Executive Secretary, and Mr. Duncan Muyodi as Executive Treasurer.
The team also anticipates the election of two special executive members, with a commitment to maintaining gender parity, regional balance, and diverse professional backgrounds.
The MAPSA Agenda
MAPSA’s vision extends far beyond a mere reunion; it encompasses a commitment to giving back and supporting the next generation. Their agenda is clear, comprising mentoring current pupils, acknowledging outstanding performances by both students and staff, and contributing to the infrastructural development of the school.
Their goals include tasks such as painting, constructing classrooms or gates, purchasing stationery, acquiring benches, supporting bright and needy students within and beyond the school, promoting environmental conservation through tree planting, and planning a lunch program for KCPE candidates during their critical exam days.

Conclusion:
In essence, the celebration of Malanga Primary School Alumni (MAPSA) is not just an event; it is a testament to the enduring impact of a primary school on its alumni.
It symbolizes a deep-rooted connection between individuals and an institution that, through quality education, has transformed lives and communities.
As MAPSA moves forward, it exemplifies the belief that a strong educational foundation can create leaders and changemakers, nurturing minds and hearts for generations to come.
Join the Celebration!
If you share a connection with Malanga Primary School or are an alumni yourself, consider joining MAPSA in their noble journey. Together, you can celebrate your roots, make a positive impact on the future, and continue the legacy of nurturing young minds, just as your alma mater did for you.
After all, as the saying goes, “A candle loses nothing when it lights another candle.”
CAN WE CELEBRATE OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS THAT NURTURED US?