Phase One

We are in the process of completing phase one of construction at UMS.  Phase one included the construction of a makuti multi purpose hall, a stone wall surrounding the entire property, a septic system that can supply all present and future needs of the school, the construction of public toilets,  the development of a reliable water supply for the school, and the remodeling of a house for the students to live in.  Most of these projects are completed, although the school still owes a substantial amount of money to the builder.

Here is the stone wall that surrounds the property.  It is made out of stones imported from Ukumbani, a days journey away, because the local stones are soft and porous.  Such a wall might seem like a luxury, but it is very necessary for the purposes of the school.  It brings peace with the neighbors, and gives a sense of security and privacy for the students of the school.  It is an attractive wall, strongly built.

Makuti multi-purpose hall

Here a hole is being dug to build the septic tank.  It is a large tank, big enough for the future purposes of the school which will include many conferences and gatherings.

Here are the public toilets built near the septic tank.  They are necessary for the conferences, and church meetings that we will be holding on the school grounds in the future.

In addition to our instruction, we have also rented a three two room apartments that are pictured in the two photos above.  These provide additional living space for the students.