Indicators over the last five months do not point to any instability in the market. On the contrary, the exchange rate has averaged 1,813.20, a spread of about sh10, which is on target.

Exports have been in line with projections with evidence that actual values have increased while imports have also increased, which shows that business is going on as usual. Activity in the market does not reflect any concerns.

Aggregates we are seeing in terms of import and export expansion among others are broadly in line with attaining the growth target of 6.1%. Though there have been blips on inflation, it is due to drought. Underlying inflation is 5.4% so there is no risk for monetary policy in the medium term and the economy will expand in line with projections.

Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones.

It's a state requirement that students 5 and over have to attend kindergarten.

The philosophy is that these students need special, early attention in order to be ready for kindergarten and first grade. We want them, when they leave this program, to be at the same level as other students who have benefits and resources at home that they don't. Our goal is to equalize the playing field.