Student Profile: Ireen Shion

Personal Details

Date of birth: 26 February 1989

LDP number: KE-980-0425

Gender: Female

Church denomination: Protestant

List your personal interests and hobbies: Teaching sunday school, entrepreneurship, journalism, making friends, cooking, listening to gospel music, reading the Bible.

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Course Details

Student’s course of study: Commerce

Duration: 4 years

University: Kenyatta University

Location: Ruiru/Nairobi

Requirements: Apprenticeship

Enrolled date: 28 July 2010

Accommodation: On-campus housing

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Strengths and Achievements

Languages: English, Kiswahili and Luhya

Strengths: Ireen is a good listener and critical thinker.

Achievements: She completed her primary and secondary education.

Awards: Certificates for both primary and secondary education.

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Christian and Family Life

Where and at what age did you accept Christ? At church at 15 years of age.

Describe your family life: I was born in the Western Province in a village called Isulu. My parents are peasant farmers who depend on small-scale farming to support our family. I have lived in a semi-permanent house since I was a child. My parents have been Christians and I was brought up with Christian discipline. I have always been a God-fearing child and will always work to please God.

Describe your childhood community environment: I attended Shivagala Primary School and later joined Bunyore High School. I had many friends there and my best friend was Linda Ilolo. I had the challenge of choosing good friends among many but I thank God for this.

What is your vision for your time in the LDP? Why do you want to study leadership? I want to be able to influence other people in the community in a positive way. I also want to be a servant leader.

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Overall Goals

Spiritual: I will be commited to God's work and strengthen my relationship with Christ.

Physical: I will be an adult who is physically fit.

Academic: I will have professional skills that will make me economically self-supporting.

Social/Emotional: I will have a healthy relationship with others.

Servant Leadership: I will be a servant leader.

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General Comments

I will be a role model for others.