Countdown To Kenya

The Kenyan contingent then spent a fascinating 3 days being shown around Bedford Academy by headgirl Emma and other students. Now the Kenyans are looking forward to welcoming Emma and Ermal to their school in Mount Elgon. It's a region known for its rain, so Emma and Ermal have packed waterproofs, aswell as a few goodies to pass onto their partners.

Naboth Okadie, headteacher at Bishop Okiring, has planned an exciting programme to welcome his guests, including tree planting, cooking traditional food and learning the local lingo - Kiswahili. Bishop Okiring students are BIG on athletics, so Emma and Ermal will join in athletics training out on the field, aswell as learning about issues affecting young people growing up in this region such as the lengthy distances travelled by students to get to school, and obstacles facing girls trying to get an education.

Ermal has also packed his boxing gloves, and hopes to give the Kenyan students an insight into his own sporting passion!

Watch this space for more news on Emma & Ermal's journey to Kenya.