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Why showing up matters in a child's life

Why showing up matters in a child's life
Why showing up matters in a child's life (Photo: iStock)

he assembly hall buzzed with anticipation-students fidgeting in their seats, teachers exchanging knowing glances, and parents waiting patiently in the back rows.

Bernard Guantai, the youngest son of Sylvester and Lucia Guantai, adjusted his posture on the podium of St Paul's High School, Kivote, Embu.

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