I joined the Kenya Education Department in 1951 as a teacher at Government Indian High School in Nairobi. In 1952, we were moved to buildings more appropriate for a primary…at Racecourse High School. It was not until 1956 that we had purpose built secondary accommodation when we moved to the new Eastleigh Secondary School site.

In 1958, I was posted to a new school in Thika as Principal and then also acted as the Warden as we had hostel accommodation for about 50 Boarders. This was a co-educational school with its first successes at School Certificate in 1963. In 1964, upon my return from overseas leave, I was posted to a new high school for Africans in Kikuyu land in the Ruiru district. It was a beautiful school building built with American aid and it spread over 6 to 7 small hills! It had been erected in the memory of Chief Muhoho, the father of Mama Ngina, the First Lady of Kenya. She named it Muhoho High School.

Ultimately, I retired prematurely in 1969 and settled in Harrow, UK. It was difficult to get into teaching as there were many impediments. I tried my hand at business and ran a little textile shop in Southall. Later, I took advantage of my linguistic skills and became an Interpreter for the courts, the Home Office, the Police, Immigration authorities etc.. I am still pursuing it at random. I had to study for it though!

I take this opportunity of congratulating all the organisers of this reunion which I am attending for the second time and hope to do the next time as well!