According to nation.africa, Wilber who is the founder of Tharaka Boys High School was crowned as an elder on Saturday May 21 for his effort in developing the community. Wilber founded Tharaka Boys High School in 1969 at a young age of 24 with little resources at his disposal. A fundraiser by the local leadership managed to raise Sh50,000 which was barely enough for even the basic infrastructure. The hall was officially opened during his installation as an elder. Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders led by the council’s national vice-chairman, Alphonse Kamwara installed Williams a Tharaka elder because of his immense contribution to the community.

Source: Daily Nation May 23, 2022 09:47 UTC