Graduation and Closing Day at Esupetai School: A Day of Reflection and Hope
Nayiari believes in empowering children and communities through education, environmental stewardship, and health awareness. Our programs focus on creating safe, supportive spaces for learners, especially girls, to thrive both in and out of school. From planting trees to promoting menstrual health, we work hand in hand with schools and families to nurture a generation that values both people and the planet.
Moving Up and Moving Forward
Friday, October 17 was a day filled with joy and laughter at Esupetai School. The Nayiari team joined the Board of Management, teachers, parents, and learners to celebrate the school’s Graduation and Closing Day, a vibrant event that marked both endings and new beginnings.
For the thirty-one Pre-Primary children, the day marked an exciting milestone as they graduated and prepared to join Grade One in January 2026. Meanwhile, the Grade Six and Grade Nine learners were celebrated and encouraged as they geared up for their final exams later this month.
For the Grade Nine students, the celebration was especially emotional. They’ll be leaving Esupetai for secondary school next year, ready to take on the next chapter of their education journey. Among these candidates were two remarkable students, Sento and Solomon, our very own environmental champions.
Throughout the year, they’ve shown incredible dedication and leadership in caring for the tree seedlings that Nayiari provided to the school. Beyond their environmental work, they also served as menstrual hygiene ambassadors, helping to break taboos and promote understanding around menstruation among both boys and girls.
We’ll miss these two, but we’re so proud of the leaders they’ve become, and we’ll be cheering them on as they continue their studies in secondary school.
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Powerful Messages for Parents
In their speeches, the Headteacher, Board Chairperson, and Nayiari’s Executive Director spoke passionately about the role of parents in keeping children safe and engaged during the long school holidays.
They reminded parents that this is often a vulnerable period for girls, when cases of early pregnancy and child marriage sadly tend to rise. Many Maasai girls spend their holidays fetching water, collecting firewood, and doing other chores, sometimes far from home and in unsafe areas. These activities can expose them to risks of sexual violence.
Another challenge girls face is limited access to menstrual hygiene products. Pads are often unavailable in local shops, and stigma around menstruation prevents many girls from seeking help or purchasing them.
Breaking the Silence on Menstrual Health
Nayiari’s Executive Director made a heartfelt appeal to parents, especially fathers, to take an active role in supporting their daughters’ menstrual health.
“When you go to the shop to buy maize flour or rice,” she said, “remember to also buy sanitary pads for your girls.”
She also urged mothers to encourage their husbands to normalize this practice, reminding everyone that female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal and that child marriage robs girls of their futures.
Celebrating Learners with Encouragement
To close the day, the Nayiari team presented success cards to Grade Six and Grade Nine learners and distributed sanitary kits to ensure all girls are well-prepared for the upcoming school holidays. The atmosphere was full of excitement and gratitude, a true reflection of what community and partnership can achieve.
As the school year ends, we are reminded that education is not just about exams; it’s about empowering children to grow, dream, and lead change.
We can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for the learners, not only at Esupetai, but in all the schools we work with across Narok and Kajiado Counties.
