At Karen Campus: Andrew, Vanessa, Tiffany, Nolwazi, Leon, Mandale, Angel, Nicole, Stephie, Erica, Max, Wesley, Fatima, Barry, Andulire, Alannah, Bradley, Hassan, Fairuz, Isaac with Mr Murigi, Ms Mwangi, Mr Ng’ang’a and Mr O’Connor.
At Runda Campus: Olivia, Zawadi, Gideon, Ivan, Nana, Newton, Angela, Lee, Kylie, Leila, Adrian, Elsie, Ajilong, Mawusi, Fatma with Ms Williams, Ms Kariuki, Mr Lutta, Ms Mwangi, Mr Ng’ang’a and Mr O’Connor.
It is fitting that when you visit Kenya you should be greeted with the Swahili word ‘Karibu’ (welcome) as it reflects a sense of excitement in anticipation of a memorable experience. Therefore, we speak for the entire Brookhouse Schools community when we say ‘Karibu Kenya’. We are glad that we will all be able to share an experience that we hope will be memorable.
A long process of planning and preparation preceded the 2023 Round Square International Conference at Brookhouse. The theme of the conference - The New Africa - reflects our desire to share our experience of 21st Century Africa in all its facets, from milestone achievements to myriad ambitions.
While you are here we hope you embrace the Kenyan ‘vibe’ to the fullest. Ours is a dynamic country going through sweeping changes on every level: cultural, social and political.
We also hope you get a chance to learn a few words of our national language, Swahili. On that note, we take this opportunity to reflect on two valuable Swahili words that we hope become meaningful for you throughout this week: ‘rafiki’ meaning friend, and ‘mzuri’ which means good’. Whilst in Kenya feel most welcome and we hope to become ‘rafiki mzuri’ as we share this amazing opportunity.
Tiffany and Gideon, Student Organising Committees.