About Laramatak
Child Initiative
Promoting education for pastoralist children in Samburu, Kenya.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Securing and transforming the future of the nomad communities through quality education.
Our Vision
Education for the nomad children.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela
The Story Behind LCI
- 142014
A Guardian Steps In
Ulf Spendrup became Felix Lemantile's guardian, profoundly altering and enhancing Felix's life. Felix — a pastoral child from the northern regions of Kenya — received unwavering support from university to the master's level.
- 222022
A Compelling Idea
Having completed his education with Ulf's support, Felix approached him with a plan: establish a school specifically for pastoralist children in the remote Samburu region of northern Kenya.
- 232023
A Founding Partner Commits
Ulf, driven by a deep commitment to education, readily embraced the vision and pledged his support. The Laramatak Child Initiative was born with the goal of reaching isolated pastoral homesteads where long distances make schooling nearly impossible.
- 242024
School Opens in Wamba
LCI established a school in Wamba, Samburu East. The school serves as a beacon of quality education for young girls and boys from nomadic backgrounds, with over 30 students enrolled since launch.
- Today
Growing & Expanding
LCI runs a School Development Programme, a Children Feeding Program, and a Scholarship Programme — collaborating with the county government of Samburu and other stakeholders to achieve SDG No. 4: Quality Education.
Meet Our Team
LCI is led by people who believe deeply in education as the most powerful tool for transforming nomadic communities in Samburu.
Felix Lemantile
The DirectorBorn into a pastoral family in northern Kenya, Felix's life was transformed by education. Having completed his studies up to master's level, he founded LCI to give pastoralist children in Samburu the same opportunity he received.
Mathew Laigwanani
Assistant Director & Community LiaisonMathew bridges LCI and the Samburu community, working closely with local families, elders, and the county government to ensure the initiative's programmes are grounded in community needs.
Ulf Spendrup
Founding PartnerSince 2014, Ulf has served as Felix's guardian and champion. Driven by a deep commitment to education, he embraced Felix's vision for LCI and pledged his support to bring quality schooling to pastoralist children in remote Samburu.