The School has Changed

Since there are several reasons the school where I am supposed to go has changed. Originally, Hippo's school is located in Luwero district where it is located in north of Kampala. But now, Hippo's school is located in Jinja district where it is east of Kampala. It's about two-three hours from the capital.

Jinja is a industrial city. There is a JICA project which is building a new bridge at the moment. Since the bridge across Nile river is getting old. So, they reconstruct the new one. And it is said that there are a lot of people from Western county. I saw a lot of Mzungu (People who has white skin.) in the city.

Just before entering Jinja city, the main road was getting narrow and making one lane. The road stretch towards the bridge. It was my first time to see Nile river. It is called Victoria Nile which is originally from L.Victoria. Since the river is used as a dam which is organized by the government. A photo from the bridge is prohibited.

After crossing the bridge I finally entered Jinja city. Hippo's school is located about 45 minutes away from the city center; fifteen minutes to Mubare direction on the main road and turn right and walk about 30minuts. (Of course, this time we went by car.)

The first impression of the Hippo's school is pretty. There is no gate and no gym but there is one-story school building and large flat earth ground.

I felt it's a countryside and a village but this is what I wanted.

The number of students is about 400 and there is no boarding school. The students come from their home and they are from P1 to P7 students. Since there is not a good place to stay near the school I may stay at a school sharing a house with other teacher. I think I will work out. The day for dispatch is 1st of August.

Kenya @ Kampala