Why we will Attempt to Shoot the Moon at Lawich

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By Thomas Chemelil

To the Lawich people, failure has never been an option. Their philosophy has always been to always try, however tough it may be. They have never entertained any doubts in whatever they undertake to do.

To date, the Lawich people remain the only group of people who made an attempt to shoot at the moon. They may not have hit it, but at least they tried.

It is this never-say-die spirit that I embrace in my new call of duty at St. Joseph's Lawich Secondary School. I join Principal Enock Chebii, a seasoned administrator who is credited with excellent work at Chebonet in Keiyo North and Kipkaner in Marakwet East. He has an incredible work ethic that will surely make Lawich shoot the moon.

Lawich patronizingly stands tall as if in watch over Kerio Valley. To the North East stands the rugged terrain of the picturesque Tiaty Hills. Down to the East lies the Talanta-like maize fields of Arror. I am amazed by the birds-eye-view of Arror which brings me fond memories of the year 1999 at St. Benedict's-Arror. 

Established in 2008, St. Joseph's Lawich remains a premier institution that exemplifies the community spirit of our people. The Lawich, Kobil and Kapchepkee clans played a pivotal role in donating community land for the school. Headteacher Chebushien of Lawich Primary is credited for mooting the idea of a secondary school in the area. This great idea has borne fruit as the school has all the requisite facilities to excell. A modern Labaratory, modern classes, a school bus, a tarred basketball/Lawn tennis court, reliable gravity water,  massive underground water storage and an increasing student population is making Lawich a school to watch.

The leadership of the area, led by Senator William Kisang and Wakili Hon. Timothy Kipchumba have been credited for supporting the school in a big way. Hon. Kisang played a role in delivering the school bus as Mheshimiwa Timothy Toroitich has secured ultra-modern classes for the school through NG-CDF funding.

Kimuron's Boniface Kunusia is credited as being the pioneer Principal of Lawich. Others whose names still echo across the ridges here include Tanui, Mutai, Kamadi among many.

For St. Joseph Lawich, we will be dictated by the 'aim the sun to fall on moon' philosophy. We will never walk alone here.

Lawich is proud of its blend of young energetic staff well blended with old experienced juggernauts like teacher Nyongesa. For those who don't know Nyongeza, this is the very man who has taught many Marakwet children in Yemit and Koibarak. He still wears that kind smile. Madam Lucy Amga too is here. I have known her since my Arror days.

The students at Lawich are exceptional. I have noted their commitment to duty and classwork. With the help of a dedicated staff, I have seen them going beyond to achieve meaningful education. I am excited to make my contribution here. 

Join chairman in applauding the Lawich fraternity in their match to a better tomorrow. It is my hope that we will tap on this brief SWOT analysis to make this station even greater as we laud all those who made a mark here.

To the Marakwet West fraternity, I am back home. The prodigal son is back to the warm embrace of his mother. I hope you will all extend your warm hands to welcome your long-gone son back to the kraal.

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