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Heavy responsibilities for elder aunt among the Logooli

With Seenge Fonesi. She is the elder grand daughter of Isagi and elder daughter of Amugasya. She is often present in functions involving the family of Amugasya. Pic taken on 18/4/2024. The elder sister soon becomes the elder aunt. It is this “seenge munene” (elder aunt) tag that she is tied to many cultural responsibilities – back home. To her marital family she may appear as any other woman, but she is not so in the eyes of her people. Marriage does not steal her away as it would happen with other daughters of the old man. To her, as days go and the old man and woman of the estate are dependents, she becomes increasingly present.  Her brothers also need her for almost all traditional markings. They are marrying, she needs to welcome the new wife. They are giving birth, she needs to come to midwife or “bless” the new born. They are paying dowry she needs to lead the women delegate. There is a conflict she needs to come for a hearing.  And many others. Traditions does not expect her to
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We envision a future of Community Libraries in Vihiga

-: We are envisioning a future of community libraries in Vihiga. The room at Gamalenga is almost complete. 

We also have a building for us at Zimbalo. 

And many others as they come. 

At least each Saniaga group to patronise a community library.

We have volunteer buildings at Gamalenga, Zimbalo and Mbale waiting to be renovated and works commence. 

-: Mr. Ukiru at Mbale, Olembo building and Neccy Kikaya have both offered spaces for SANIAGA SACCO. 

- All we need is within us.

-: SNV Netherlands funded such an initiative some years back.
It is actually my first successful project proposal.

The Hamisi Community Resource Centre.

They gave us a computer and printer, salary for 6 months, newspapers, and money for renovation ...
This is a great concept Saniagas ...Money for books too

-: With several community libraries, me thinks, we may not only attract such partners but also be used as a benchmark to other communities that need such good organization. 

- Let us all be supportive.

-: i have library room that  I can volunteer. Is it possible to have it a christen it The Keleda Kibe Saniaga Memorial  library at Mukenye Market Busali. Deliberate and let me know. I would also be the pioneer donater of books especially for our primary and secondary communities.

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