Kenya STORIES

Community Asset Mapping: Putting the Work into the Hands of the Community

Recently, I had asset mapping with my community of service in the Murinda sub-location, Tharaka Nithi County. What stood out at the end of the exercise was how rich our rural communities are, with various...

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Kickstarting Yatoi’s Transformation: A Pathway of Hope and Community Empowerment

Yatoi sublocation in Baringo County has embarked on a path to sustainable development through a successful Community Asset Mapping exercise. Facilitated by CorpsAfrica/Kenya, the event brought together 161 community members from Kapsoricho, Sirinyo “C,” and...

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Sustainable Traditions

It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held so tight to their traditional ways of farming. The food here is as organic as organic can...

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The Power of Seasons and the Unity of Family in Kiriene Village

As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live in the rural village of Kiriene. Coming from a more urban environment has been a humbling and eye-opening experience. One of the most...

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A Season of Joy, Reflection, and Unexpected Discoveries

While visiting different villages during the holiday season I was surprised to learn that one of the churches in Kotur does not celebrate Christmas. Their reason? They believe that Jesus was not born on December...

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The Milking Assignment

On a windy day, the wind will blow and the anus of the chicken will be exposed 😂. Monday Evening was the Day I made my mind up to take on this challenging assignment. I...

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My Experience During the Christmas Season

The world has indeed changed and nowhere is this more evident than in the way we celebrate Christmas today. I often find myself reminiscing about the days when Christmas was the highlight of the year,...

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ABCD A Day, Gives You A Way

Apples are still my favorite fruit since they’re crispy, not sour, and not sweet. The most significant lesson I took away from my kindergarten teacher was that everything, even humanitarian efforts, must be done in...

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Chemistry to Community: Understanding the Catalyst Within

Let’s quickly go back to Chemistry class. Remember how catalysts work? Don’t worry—I’m not here to make you feel like you should have paid closer attention in high school! A catalyst is a substance that...

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Empowering Women through Liquid Soap Making in Endao Village: Exchange Volunteer in Baringo County

As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer from Rwanda in Endao village, Baringo County, Kenya, I had the opportunity to work alongside the Namkaa Women Group, a vibrant group of over 14 women eager to learn new...

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