The government has responded to a recent appeal for food support to a school for the visually impaired children in Isiolo County by donating 200 bags of maize and beans.
An appeal by "We care CBO" through its founder Amos Waqo, for the support of over 50 visually impaired learners at the Isiolo Integrated school for the visually impaired has received a boost after Principal Secretary State Department for Asal and Regional Development Kello Harsama sought the relief food.
Waqo who received the 200 bags of beans and maize at the school said the donation will benefit the learners some of whom are total orphans, thus enabling them to continue with their education.
He said the organization will continue to mobilize parents from Isiolo and Marsabit counties to enroll children who are visually impaired at the centre instead of confining them at home. "I am calling upon parents with visually impaired children to take advantage of the institution that not only provides a good space for learners but also monitors and conducts referrals for medical checkups," Waqo said.
