This lady has worked at the factory since it opened - she produces 2000 beads a day!
Takes 2 years of practice to be able to do this!
We went to the Kazuri Bead Factory this morning. We were taken on a great tour to see how all their jewellery and pottery is made. This factory was established back in the 70's to provide employment for single mothers who were very poor. 
And she's only been married two weeks!!!!!!!!!!
"This is her husband, Nick!"
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Approximately 360 women are employed by the factory.
Painting the beads
After a trip to their store for some shopping, we were off to the Giraffe Centre to visit the giraffes! Leah was in heaven!! There were 10 giraffes at the centre and a few were really friendly! 
Rachael is having a serious talk - "Leah's married!"
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Late afternoon we met with the board for Tumaini. As usual it was very informative and we had plenty of good discussion. We heard how the school was doing, made some suggestions, listened to ideas and hopes for the future!
A big highlight is how the students have been doing! We are heading into our fifth class of grade 8's to write the National exam. Over the last four years our average scores have been rising; 295, 296, 302 and last year - 340! Total enrolment is 350, up from 288 last year.
A big highlight is how the students have been doing! We are heading into our fifth class of grade 8's to write the National exam. Over the last four years our average scores have been rising; 295, 296, 302 and last year - 340! Total enrolment is 350, up from 288 last year.
Rachael and Carolyn with the Tumaini board
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Rachael, Carolyn & Leah with Joy-Joy!
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