New advisory committee for Mutomo Maarifa Centre

........Each participant was given an opportunity to write one name of a person they felt had wisdom for each of the identified info interest groups on a piece of paper.  All the suggested names for each interest group were then written on a flip chat and each category critically assessed by the participants to get a suitable person through elimination method.  During this exercise, the participants were allowed to select even people who were not present but have the capacity to support the Maarifa centre. The team successfully selected a new advisory committee and acknowledged the approach the selection process took and wished the new committee all success.

Among the many roles of the advisory committee includes: 

• To offer guidance and oversee the overall operations of the Maarifa centre in close liaison with the  field officer and the community knowledge facilitator ensuring the centre meets its objectives.

• To support in formulation of Maarifa centre operational guidelines and policies        
• To ensure the Maarifa centre information user needs are met.
• To support in planning for Maarifa centre activities.
• To support in M and E at the centre.
• To convene Focal group meetings

The members elected to the Advisory Committee include:

1.Toma Ngovu :DAO Mutomo
2. Teresia Mburu :D.O Central
3. Janet Mwema :Children’s  officer
4. Esther Musau :Chairlady Maendeleo ya Wanawake, Mutomo/Ikutha districts
5. Benson Wambua :Pastor
6. Hellen Mamwaka:SORDU
7. Dominic Musauli: Kawelu CBO
8. Nzioka Wambua :Ministry of Livestock
9. Michael Robert :World Vision
10. Rhoda Musili:Mutomo Maarifa Centre (Field Officer)
11. Sis. Kathleen  Rooney:Mutomo mission Hospital

Paul Munyoki, an outgoing member of the Advisory committee member praised the Mutomo Maarifa Centre’s activities citing that being a member has opened up chances for him in that he has acquired knowledge on upcoming technology. “I have been able to acquire knowledge on water harvesting and new methods of food production”, said the Agricultural extension Officer. “And interacting with other members has also sharpened my social skills” quipped Mr. Munyoki.