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Mrs. Grace Komakech B.Ed. M.Sc. (Home Economics & Nutrition)
Kira Farm Training Centre’s Principal or ‘HM’ as she is more fondly known.
Grace writes….January 2006 saw us as a family prayerfully committing to a New Year’s resolution - to help and care for more disadvantaged young people.
God spoke to me powerfully after being involved visiting and researching the shocking circumstances surrounding northern Uganda’s Internal Displaced Persons (Refugee) camps as a result of the LRA rebel activities.
A close family friend introduced me to Amigos and their dream to help and train disadvantaged young people with vocational skills.
Kira is an answer to our prayers. After spending most of my teaching life in one of the top schools in Uganda, I now have a chance to serve God and my country, sacrificially in my role as Kira principle.
Grace also regularly participates in Kira’s morning devotions.
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Mr. Richard Komakech BSc. PGDE
Business and Life Skills Trainer
Richard is married to Grace (Principal) and teaches maths and physics at one of the top schools in Uganda, but also has a real heart for disadvantaged young people.
He is one of Kira’s most loved trainers, teaching Basic Business Numeracy and much needed Life Skills.
He helps each student discover and develop their full potential with self discovery and self-esteem, handling areas like: stress, emotions, peer pressure, forgiveness, inter-personal relationship, friendship formation, creative thinking, decision making, conflict resolution and AIDS/HIV awareness. Richard is a highly valued member of staff and we hope that all our students emulate his kindness and love for others.
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Mr. Mathew Mutto Ayige PGDE
Carpentary and Woodworking Trainer
Mathew is our excellent and much loved trainer in carpentry and joinery at Kira. He studied in England and was a carpentry teacher until he recently retired. Mathew is also on the executive for marking Uganda’s ‘0’ and ‘A' level examinations. At Kira Matthew teaches our students in practical woodworking skills, training in everyday furniture design, doors, windows, roof construction and additional important carpentry skills related to all aspects of building trade.
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Ms. Lydia Namirembe BA (Home Economics & Textiles) Dip (Fashion & Design) PGDE
Tailoring and Crafts Trainer
Lydia provides creative hands-on training, equipping our students to make garments for adults and children, as well as the creation of decorative household items. Lydia also teaches the decorating of fabrics through painting and tie-dye, the weaving of bags as well as the manufacture of crafts such as necklaces, earrings, and bangles.
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Mr. Okello Titus Okidi (Bachelor of Vocational studies in Home Economics, with Education; Dip Hotel and Institutional Catering)
Catering Trainer
Titus provides great hands-on training, equipping our students in catering skills that include food production, nutrition hygiene, hotel duties and management. Titus also trains students in the management of small food businesses relevant for rural communities.
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Miss. Mary Kayaga
Kira Farm’s Catering and Guesthouse Manageress (and so much more)!
Mary is the most important person on Kira, she tirelessly works to keep all our students, management, farm workers and guests satisfied and contented. Mary is in charge of our kitchen and store, working closely with the farm to produce nutritious culinary delights for all.
Mary also manages Kira’s guesthouse/student learning centre, enabling a ‘real-life’ training environment for students that want to train in catering and hospitality. Mary is a valued member of Amigos management team, regularly participating in Kira’s morning devotions.
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Mrs. Doreen Adokorach PGDE
Kira Farm’s Matron/Agriculture
Doreen is responsible for the welfare, attendance and involvement of each Kira student. Doreen works closely with Grace to support the ‘spirit’ of Kira, making sure each student is fully involved and contributing to Kira’s daily life and chores. You will often find Doreen in the field with a Hoe in her hand alongside the students digging. She is a great hands-on team member, emulating a hardworking African lady and mother to all.
Besides being a teacher, Doreen’s other job was as a prison warden – not much gets past the watchful eye of Doreen at Kira Farm Training Centre!
Doreen regularly participates in Kira’s morning devotions and is charge of all evening activities.
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