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Here is the account of our girls football team meeting with Honourable Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo, from the perspective of Teacher Rozeline, the girls female team manager:

The MP was enthusiastic to meet the girls. It was a meeting that was long overdue. All in all, we thank God that it finally came to pass. When we came in, we got a warm welcome from the MP's sister Caroline who really put the girls into a warm and jovial mood with some little games. When Honourable Millie began to share, it was much different than anyone expected. She started the meeting by sending the male officials out, calling the meeting (A girls-only thing). Millie then asked the girls what they wanted to become when they grow up. They mentioned different careers such as a lawyer, doctor, nurse, policewoman, etc. Then she asked them what kind of things would get in the way of their dreams. They mentioned things like indulging in sexual activities, drug abuse, peer pressure and dropping out of school. She then asked them what would help them reach their dreams. They said hard work, respect and all of the opposites of the negative things.

Using those things they had mentioned, she advised them accordingly. After that, she gave them the opportunity to ask her questions, and the girls had a lot of questions for her. Before answering the questions though, she would always ask them to try and answer first. She encouraged the girls to be open and share their problems with people they trust so that they can get help. She also encouraged them to work hard academically for a brighter future. The MP also promised the girls that if any of them would qualify for a National School, then she would pay for all of her school fees their. She rewarded all the girls who asked her questions or answered questions.

Millie also promised the girls that she would come back whenever her schedule allows. We were all grateful for her coming and meeting the girls.