By: George Chacha,
Wesley Mission School communicator
In a historic milestone for Moheto community, Wesley Mission School Moheto proudly celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony hosted at First United Methodist Church Moheto. The event marked a significant step toward educational empowerment for the community’s children, many of whom traveled long distances to attend.
Dressed in elegant black gowns with red ribbons and matching caps, twelve young scholars celebrated their transition from Pre-Primary 2 (PP2) to Grade 1, set to commence on January 5th, 2026. The ceremony was filled with heartfelt moments as students recited poems, sang songs, and proudly received their certificates in front of a large gathering of parents, teachers, and community members.
The graduation took place within the church premises, which has become a beacon of hope and development in a village historically marginalized from mainstream progress. Wesley Mission School Moheto, established by the First United Methodist Church Moheto under the leadership of Rev. Kennedy Mwita, aims to bridge educational gaps and foster community-driven growth in the area. With support from international partners in the USA, the school has grown from humble beginnings to a vital institution transforming lives.
Community members expressed their appreciation for the school’s efforts. “I am truly grateful for what the school has done. I urge the school to expand its facilities and consider providing transport for children who live far away,” Mrs. Moraa, a parent and class representative for Play Group, said in her speech. Lillian Mogosi, a parent and class representative for Pri-Primary 1 (Nursery) class representative said “I have seen my own child’s progress and want to commend the dedicated teachers and leadership for their hard work”. Another parent, Devina Bosibori, commended the school’s compassion, highlighting the health and nutritional services provided, which have greatly benefited her children in her speech, she said, “I also want to thank the school for showing compassion; the health and nutritional services have greatly benefited my children, and I deeply appreciate these efforts.”
Education officers also applauded the school’s achievements, emphasizing the potential for further growth and the positive impact on the future of the community. Mr. Felix said, “You people are lucky. I am impressed by the standards of this school, and I believe greater things are coming. Keep your children in school, and they will transform the community and your families”.
First United Methodist Church Moheto, being one of the United Methodist Churches in the Kenya-Ethiopia Annual Conference, continues to uphold the church’s policy on education as outlined in the Social Principles of the church, which acknowledge that children are full human beings in their own right (Social Principles, ¶ 162C). Children have a right to education, and parents and governments have an obligation to provide them with the access to an adequate education. “Thus, we support the development of school systems and innovative methods of education designed to assist every child toward complete fulfillment as an individual person of worth. All children have the right to quality education” (¶ 162C).
Unfortunately, the right to education remains one of the most widely and systematically violated of all human rights. Today, 115 million children are not enrolled in school; the majority of them are girls. Forty percent (40%) of children in Africa receive no education. Another 150 million children start primary school but drop out before they have completed four years of education, the vast majority before they have acquired basic literacy skills. Unless urgent action is taken, they will join the ranks of nearly one billion illiterate adults in the world.
Wesley Mission School Moheto dedication to education continues to light a pathway for development and social upliftment in this community, inspiring hope and progress in this community. At Wesley Mission School, Moheto, education is seen as a tool for economic empowerment and development, contributing to the overall growth and well-being of communities.