By Shirley Genga
Name: Serah Ndanu Occupation: Actress
High school: Loreto High school, Matunda
1) Education is? Having knowledge that may be of help to one in future. It is not necessarily through school.
2) What sports club were you in? Volleyball and I think I was the worst... hahaha. Sports is not my thing, period.
3) If I could go back to my high school days I would? Probably sleep more and get as many sick forms as I can since I already know what the future holds…well until February 2012.
4) The last time I studied for exam was? My last paper at the University of Nairobi where I was studying tourism management.
5) As a student your favourite class was? I loved the Geography class. I love nature plus our geography teacher favoured me a lot (Mrs Wakoli).
6) What sort of student were you? I was a clown, the girl who could talk during the whole prep time and make people laugh but I was also brainy.
7) Best high school memory? The retreats. We used to have inspirational people who would come and talk to us. We would also have singing competitions, skits, dance, poetry and so on. It was a time that we all connected with God. I always looked forward to The drama and journalism club outings too. Maybe it is was because I was the chairlady but ...hey they were the most fun moments ever.
8) Worst high school memory? Wow! Punishments. There was a time in form one we were forced to sit in the field for seven hours under the scotching sun because of a stolen disco watch. Sometimes we would be told to wash tree and stones. Worst days of my life
9) Most influential teacher? Our Head Mistress Sr Wanja, My English teacher Mrs Maisiba and my Geography Teacher Mrs Wakoli. They were not only teachers but also good friends; I could open up to them, say the craziest of things and laugh about it. They were my mentors, strong women who taught me what it means to be a woman.
10) What was your dream career growing up?
I always wanted to have one of those prestigious careers, I wanted to be a pilot, a Surgeon, or an astronaut but after high school I came to understand that at times it is not about the title but about the passion, and clearly my passion was in none of the above. Today I am an actress and a business lady, and I have come to realise that this is my home, it is where I belong.
