MEET THE TEAM TUESDAY - PETER

Peter Njoroge was born in 1955 in Kijabe (Maingi), Kiambu County, but the exact date eludes memory. He was the sixth child among seven siblings, born to the late Benjamin Mwangi and late Peris Wairimu.

In 1961, he enrolled at Kiambogo Primary School, completing his Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) in 1967. His secondary education took place at Olkijuado Secondary School from 1968 to 1971, culminating in the East Africa Certificate of Secondary Education (later renamed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education). Throughout his schooling, his mother shouldered the burden of his fees, following his father's passing in 1957. Tertiary education remained out of reach due to financial constraints.

After completing his education, he tended to livestock and worked on the family's small farm until 1976. Alongside his elder brother, he ventured to Garissa in the North Eastern region to explore employment opportunities. With their combined savings from herding and farming, they established a retail shop, which they managed until 1992. However, escalating political unrest prompted them to close the shop and return to Kijabe.

During occasional visits to Kijabe while operating the shop in Garissa, Peter met Loise Njoki, whom he married in 1985. They were blessed with five children: Benjamin Mwangi (who sadly passed away a month after birth), Peris Wairimu, Priscah Njeri, Rachel Njeri, and Stanley Ngugi, aged 37, 35, 32, and 29 respectively.

Upon returning to Kijabe, Peter attempted to start another retail venture, but poor business conditions forced him to shut it down quickly. He then turned to farming and herding on their family's land. His elder sister, Rachel Njeri, worked as the center supervisor at Little Lambs Green Pastures education center, and Peter would occasionally visit her workplace. Through these visits, he engaged with the children and staff. In 2005, when a need arose for a night watchman, Peter expressed keen interest, receiving unanimous support from the staff to take up the position. He has served in this role ever since.

Peter’s story is one of persitence and dependance on God. We are blessed to have Peter as part of the Little Lambs team!