Dressed in black shirts emblazoned with the slogan 'Boldness in Action', students, teachers and local residents gathered at Nakuru's bustling Maasai market to take part in the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Nakuru branch's annual humanitarian walk.

With a mixture of determination and excitement, participants were given final instructions on the route before being officially flagged off. The walk took them to Mama Ngina Primary School for a lively afternoon of community engagement and celebration.

On arrival, the students made their way to the stalls set up in the school playground. Popular stops included the smocha and ice cream stalls, vendors of handmade bracelets and later mingled with fellow participants.

The event then moved to the entertainment, with performances to keep the crowd entertained before invited guests gave speeches and awards were presented.

The walk is an annual event organised by Kenya Red Cross to help raise funds and create awareness on KRCS activities and generate funds to support the organisation's humanitarian efforts in the communities within Nakuru.

Schools and individuals who made outstanding contributions were also homoured.

St Mary's Comprehensive School awarded on May 10, 2025.

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Mount St. Mary's Girls Comprehensive (Molo) raised the highest amount of Sh180,300.

While Victonell Academy topped the category with Sh163,675.

For high schools Njonjo Girls High School topped the list with 157,800 shillings.

While Moi High School Kabarak came first with Sh267,300.

Rowlands Omondi was awarded as the oldest walker on May 10, 2025.

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Individual donors were also celebrated: Melissa Kanyi of Victonell Academy was the highest primary school donor, raising Sh40,000.

Shantala Aimar of Moi High School Kabarak topped the secondary school category with Sh17,500.

The event also spotlighted participants from different age groups. Five-year-old Aaron Maasa of Nguzu River Primary School was recognised as the youngest participant, while 64-year-old Rowlands Omondi was honoured as the oldest.

In addition, outstanding school patrons were recognised for their commitment to humanitarian education.

Teresia Njogu awarded as the best primary school patron on May 10, 2025.

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Teresiah Njogu, from St Mary's Comprehensive School, was named best patron in the primary category. "This recognition validates the efforts of our club," she said, noting that her school's First Aid Club now has more than 300 members.

Rowlands Omondi, who was also named best patron, expressed his gratitude. "It is fulfilling not only to be recognised but also to see our students succeed. This motivates them to continue volunteering and serving the community."

Omondi, a former physical education teacher, noted that his athletic background made the 3.7 kilometre walk an enjoyable challenge.

Other recognised sponsors included Erick Owada of Victonell Academy and Kennedy Okotch of Njonjo Girls High School.

The KRCS Nakuru branch has reached a significant milestone by raising over Sh3 million, a record amount for the branch's annual humanitarian campaign.

The funds raised will go towards supporting the Red Cross's ongoing humanitarian and emergency relief efforts in the region.

Moi High, Mount St Mary's Girls Comprehensive School (Molo) shines at Kenya Red Cross Nakuru Humanitarian Walk

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