Alive & Kicking UK

How old are you? What grade are you in school?

12 years old. I am in Grade 7.

How long does it take you to get to school? How do you get here?

I live close to the school [in the slum], so it is only a 12 minute walk.

Who do you live with? How many brothers and sisters do you have?

I have a 15 year old sister.

What do your parents do?

My Dad is a carpenter. My Mum works in a clinic.

What do you eat for breakfast? For lunch? For dinner?

I have bread and tea for breakfast. For lunch I have chips and sausage. My favourite food is chicken though.

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SCHOOL

How many children in your class?

There are 29 children in my class.

How do you like your teachers?

I like them.

What is your favourite subject?

Maths and Science are my favourite subjects.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a doctor because I like science.

Will you go to secondary school?

I want to go to Starehe school [a good secondary boarding school].

How many languages do you speak?

I speak English, Kiswahili and Luhya.

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SPARE TIME

What is your favourite music?

I like Sean Paul.

Do you watch TV/Movies? What is your favourite programme? Film? Actors?

We have a TV at home. I like to watch Chuck Norris movies with kick-boxing in it. I also like Vitimbi [a local TV show].

What is your favourite sport?

Football. I am a striker.

What sports do you play? How often do you play sports? Do you play mostly at school or at home?

I play football at home with my friends, but we only have a real ball to play with at school.

Do you watch international sports? Do you support any international teams? Who is your favourite sports personality?

I watched the World Cup. I support Brazil and Cameroon, but I would love it if Kenya played.

I also support Arsenal. Thierry Henry is my favourite player.

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OTHER STUFF

Who are the most famous Kenyans in your view?

Kevin Oliech [a Kenyan striker] and Conjestina [a Kenyan female boxer].

Can you name any famous British people?

David Beckham.

What do you imagine the UK is like?

I don't know.