The Ekegusii Project

A lot has been done. The next stage is to expand the work so that others can contribute.

To begin this phase I need funding. There is a limit to what I can do alone. The project needs:

1. COMMUNICATIONS
A website, internet facilities, money for transport (see Notes below).

2. STIPEND
Money to pay lead researcher, field and office clerks.

3. OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Stationery, two computers, two printers, audio-visual equipment for presentations.

4. OFFICE FACILITIES
Office and furniture (currently working from rented family home).

5. ALLOWANCES
For editors and proof-readers.

6. PHOTOGRAPHY
Two digital cameras, and at least one video camera.

7. GENERATOR
Portable, for use in the more remote areas.


NOTES

Recently I decided to register "Ekegusii Encyclopedic Projects" as a Community Based Organization with the Government, whose objectives are part of the brief.

Technically I have been working alone, using my own limited resources, although some volunteers have been assisting with data collection. I am paying a clerk/typist to compile data. The office needs to accommodate 10-15 people so that conferencing is possible.

We will require the use of a vehicle to traverse the area in search of data/material; needs to be suited to hilly and rough terrain.

We will also need a portable generating set for use in the interior areas (where the National Power grid is non-existent) for seminars, workshops, interviews, etc.

I have yet to receive any material or financial assistance. However, the International Centre for Writing and Translation (ICWT), University of California, has promised a grant of $2,500 (two thousand five hundred dollars) towards the next stage.

If you can help with funding, or give a donation, or can assist with any of the above, please contact me.

Kennedy Momanyi Bosire.

Telephone: +254 41 2318644 / 2227304 (Res)

E-mail: infonm@ekegusiiencyclopedia.com

Mobile Tel: +254 722 869 311 / 733 602 260

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