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School head who helps parents figure out their children's ages

Patrick Mudanya, the head teacher of Chesakam primary school in Tiaty, Baringo County during an interview at the school on February 4,2015. The school has lost more than 100 pupils since the military pitch camp in the area. PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH

For the past eight years, Patrick Mudanya has been more than more than just the head teacher of Chesakam Primary School in Tiaty, Baringo County.

In a region where few births are registered, Mr Mudanya has taken it upon himself to help his pupils acquire birth certificates. To do this, he must first help parents figure out how old their children are.

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