Employee of the Month – May 2022
A consistent message rang clear in the nominations for May’s Employee of the Month – a person of integrity, who follows his moral principles and cannot be influenced. A person who is determined to strive for the best. And someone who speaks up for what’s right.
Congratulations, Joshua Mutaka – we feel 100 per cent safe with you as Head of Security on Doyle Farm!
A dedicated security officer
This month, we’re proud to celebrate Uncle Joshua, our Employee of the Month! Uncle Joshua is part of our security team, and he keeps our children and staff safe day and night. He also lends a hand wherever he’s needed across Rafiki Mwema, including looking after our cows and dogs.
We can’t really say it better than the nominations, and these are just a few of the very special messages about Uncle Joshua:
“Joshua shows great commitment and passion towards his work, not only as a security personnel but also in the other fields of work in Rafiki Mwema. His humility and respect towards everyone on the farm is commendable. Our girls and boys feel safer and more secure under the protection of Uncle Joshua, especially at night. Even the neighbours of Rafiki Mwema know how serious and committed Uncle Joshua is in his work.”
A kind and honest man
“He is a kind man who respects all, both the children and the staff. He is a dedicated security officer and very open and honest in his work.”
“He loves to perform all the tasks assigned to him. He takes care of our cows and the dogs.”
“He is very humble, kind and also social with the boys and the staff. He is loving and gentle and very passionate about his security job.”
“He is so kind to both the staff and children. He is straightforward and trustworthy. All our children and staff love him.”
“A very humble and disciplined man who knows how to keep his boundaries with every person, and even our kids love him so much. Joshua is not well educated but is very intelligent with his words, and has strong opinions when it comes to decision-making. He connects and is playful with our children – well, mostly with our boys. Everywhere he is, you will always find the boys around him, busy making jokes and playing with him.”
“To me, this guy deserves this award, because since he joined the Rafiki Family he has been doing his assigned duties well. He once worked in the boys’ house and the connection he made in a short time was marvellous, because these boys – if you don’t have a good bond, they will never listen to you no matter what. But with him, he was able to help even those who had trust issues with other staff. And most of all, he is so humble in whatever he does.”
A special message from Uncle Amos:
“I really crown him”
It was bittersweet to discover the most beautiful message from our head of security Uncle Amos, who wrote his nomination before he tragically passed away last year (2021). He wrote:
“I really acknowledge the work he’s doing. Despite being illiterate he is doing a great work. He knows no therapy but that doesn’t stop him mingling with our children and doing his work without any misconduct. I really crown him.”
We crown him too, and it’s forever printed on Uncle Joshua’s Employee of the Month certificate. It can’t have been easy to take on the role of Head of Security when Uncle Amos passed away.
As Head of Security from the earliest days, Uncle Amos was a much-loved member of our Rafiki family. But Uncle Joshua stepped up and he has been amazing – we are SO grateful!
Thank You, Joshua
Clearly, we are so SO fortunate to have Uncle Joshua on our team. Whatever he puts his mind to, he commits to and does his very best. He’s an all-round awesome person to have around!
Congratulations, Uncle Joshua, and thank you for all you do for our staff, children, German shepherds and yes, even the cows.
