There are still three buildings on the property constructed of mud bricks. They are the kitchen, the Mama & Baby Project house, and the house used for storage. Mud brick buildings have no foundation and the walls crumble with time. These buildings were on the property when Urukundo purchased the land. We upgraded them with paint and repairs, but, needless to say, they are in bad condition and have to be removed. Demolition is in progress.
Demolition in progress on April 5, 2023
The cobbled roof is gone, and doors and windows removed (to be used elsewhere). In short order, the building will be no more. The roof tiles will be sold. Sorry to see this building go but necessary. It has had many lives. It was the original Mama & Baby Project house, then used as a guest house, after that a home for little boys, and last year we used it as the Christmas house (a space where we wrapped and stored Christmas gifts for all the Urukundo and community children).
The original view
The view after removing the mud brick houses. It opens up the view. It is time to finish upgrading the kitchen, which is the small light green building at the far end of HMR House. Our plan for this piece of land is to have a lawn garden with trees and flowers. A place where visitors can enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, Fanta and each other. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.