July saw extensive carpentry maintenance at Nyumba ya Masambiro including the replacement of all damaged and aged roofing timbers, which had first been installed in 2010 when the centre was built, as well as the replacement of any door frames and window shutters showing damage. This was followed in August by the replacement of any damaged or leaking iron roofing sheets. NYM has returned to being secure and water-tight, meaning the resources housed at the centre remain secure and undamaged for access for the whole community.
August to October saw the repair of the foundation to NYM’s Library building. All books were removed and placed into secure storage, the shelving was removed (and some repaired and replaced as necessary) and the floor taken up to gain access to the foundation where it had become damaged by natural waterflow. Following the diversion of the waterflow and the repair to the foundation, the flooring was re-laid, the shelving returned and the books cleaned and returned ready for community members to come and borrow them or read on site as they wish. The staff anticipate the Library to be fully operational before the end of November 2023.
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