Having followed CorpsAfrica/Kenya for a while on social media, I was deeply impressed by their impactful work in empowering communities and driving development through the active participation of youth. Their mission resonated strongly with me,...
The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am a bit nervous because this is only week 2 and I’m...
To achieve sustainable development, unity is paramount. In my five months of volunteer service, I have witnessed the transformative power of a unified community. I have utilized community meetings to bring community members together as...
Before November, the Turima location In Tharaka-Nithi County was locked in a season of waiting. Conversations at that time revolved around the delayed rains. The scorching sun ruled the skies, leaving vegetation dry, seasonal rivers...
Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management strategy, agroforestry not only contributes to climate change adaptation and mitigation....
In Endao village, Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, I had the privilege of working alongside the Namkaa Endao Women’s Group to create eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. With a group of 14 determined women, we worked together to...
When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my goal was simple: to empower others and share knowledge on sustainable practices. However, what I discovered was far more profound. I spent two transformative months in...
They say, “Describe a tree.” What comes to your mind? Most people would refer to a tall, woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves that lives for many years. Well, that’s an easy definition....
“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do with statistics or any other variable. When we don’t want to...
