DENIVER AWINO

Deniver Awino, 22, was a member of Lit Club and the deputy president of Got-Rateng’ Secondary School, in Kabondo -Kasipul, Homabay County. She was hard -worker and disciplined student who shown commitment to the activities of the Lit Club, where she developed a roaster for group sessions, bringing together 89 students once a week to read loud inspirational stories, and share thoughts and experiences.

An organizer, Deniver ensures all Lit Club sessions are planned in advance, thereby saving time. She is outgoing and courageous, two traits that have inspired other girls when she occasionally steps in as a mentor at the Lit Club, taking charge when the teacher mentor is out. Her warm nature, free spirit and problem – solving skills, ensured unity and team work in their Lit club.

Lit Club Sessions have imbued in her leadership qualities, earning her an elective position of deputy president. Although she lost her father early, she lived with her mother in the village, standing out as a student focused on a creating a meaningful future for herself and fellow students. She passed her Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) national examinations, and is currently pursuing Fashion and Design course in Kisumu Polytechnics. Her training is interrupted due to the regulations put by the government to contain Covid-19.