Residents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, Kenya, are backing a proposal by area MP George Kariuki to change the name of their village, church, and school. The name "Kiangoma," a Kikuyu word meaning "madness," has subjected them to ridicule, particularly when incidents occur in the area. The residents, led by Peter Kariuki, expressed their desire for a name change.
The residents claim they often face mockery when bad incidents are reported in the village. Joseph Mwangi stated that even the village, church, and school share the same name, which they believe contributes to the negative perception. They prefer names associated with positive meanings, citing neighboring villages such as Kiangai, Kibirigwi, Nguguini, and Kiburu as examples.
MP George Kariuki, popularly known as GK, has proposed renaming the village, church, and school. He spoke at Kibirigwi grounds near Kiangoma Village, where he asked residents to suggest an alternative name for the new secondary school under construction. The school is being built using Ksh25 million from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF).
Kariuki emphasized that the new school would not be registered as Kiangoma Secondary School. He wants the residents to give him a new name that reflects the investment made in the school's facilities. The MP's proposal has been welcomed by the residents, who are eager for a change.
The current name has been a source of embarrassment for the residents, particularly when incidents occur. Peter Kinyua said that the residents are tired of being ridiculed and want a name that reflects positively on their community. They believe a new name will help change the perception of their village.
The residents' decision to back the proposal is a significant step towards changing the name of their village, church, and school. The area MP's initiative has sparked a conversation about the importance of names and their impact on a community's identity. The residents are hopeful that a new name will bring a positive change to their community.
The renaming process is expected to be a collaborative effort between the residents and the area MP. The residents will have the opportunity to suggest new names, and the MP will work with them to finalize a decision. The new name is expected to reflect the community's values and aspirations.
Key points
- Residents of Kiangoma Village in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, support a proposal to rename their village, church, and school due to the name's negative connotation.
- The area MP, George Kariuki, has proposed renaming the village, church, and school, and has asked residents to suggest an alternative name for the new secondary school under construction.
- The residents believe a new name will help change the perception of their village and bring a positive change to their community.
