Kenya STORIES

A Journey of Learning and Growth

As I reflect on my first month as a Volunteer, I am filled with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude. This journey has been a remarkable experience, filled with learning, challenges, and heartwarming moments. The...

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Roots of Resilience: How a Community Tree Nursery Is Transforming a Kenyan Community

I marked my first national tree-planting holiday in Kenya, a key step toward our country’s goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2030. In Gituto village in Embu County, I used the day to reflect...

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Don’t Sweat!!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Herman Maina Karuga The most precious gift to mankind is life, good health adds to the wealth that can never be stored in a commercial bank nor its value be...

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Adventures of My Heart as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Charity Gichohi In a mere month, I’ve embarked on a remarkable journey that has woven itself into the very fabric of my existence. Life has a way of leading us...

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After The Long Wait…

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Joseph Njuguna A white Toyota Caldina finally pulled up at the petrol station. While I’ve always been a fan of Toyota cars, from Supras to Land Cruisers, I never thought...

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Managing Expectations

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Maureen Shayne Khasandi Managing expectations is a full-time job, especially when it comes to managing a community. As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I have learned this lesson the hard way....

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Amazing Elderly Unity, Commitment & Collaboration in Kalulu Community

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Frenko Pkirket In my extraordinary experience in this community, I had the privilege of being part of in the Kalalu community. What sets this community apart is the remarkable unity...

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Empowering Communities: The Road to Sustainability Through Community-Led Development

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Mutemi In a world where communities have often been passive recipients of external interventions, a profound shift is underway. We are witnessing the transition from a “done-to-community” to a...

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Embracing Abundance: A Mindset Shift in My CorpsAfrica Journey

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Jane Wamaitha As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my mission went beyond physical projects; it was about catalyzing a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance. Upon arrival, the prevailing scarcity mindset was...

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Monthly Blog

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Anne Maina As I reflect on my first month of service, I can’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to be part of Corps Africa and the chance to...

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