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Prior to his transfer in December 2014 the then Principal Mr Mguba had introduced more modern courses in domestic electrical installation and computer skills, both more relevant for students seeking employment in the local economy.

The Acting Principal was keen to continue these courses but there are frequent problems due to the unreliable electricity supply to the college. The laptop computers supplied by FUM are well used and the battery packs conveniently take over when the power goes off. Internet access via a mobile dongle is slow and unreliable so is limited to sending and receiving emails.

The good quality sewing machines supplied by Workaid in 2014 are well used, with the treadle ones especially useful when the power goes off.

Tailoring students help develop their skills by making low cost uniforms for local primary school children. Both the students and the college benefit from the income generated.

The Principal, Mr Herman Nestory, arrived in 2014 and has shown much initiative in taking the college forward with self-funding initiatives. As well as the farming business there is now a college crèche.

The college was the first to produce modern bee-hives, more efficient and far more environmentally friendly than the traditional bark-ring style which kills the tree from which the bark came.

To complement the hives tailoring students at the college use the sewing machines (from a FUM partner Workaid in UK) to produce bee-keepers' outfits for sale.