We recently visited a new community in Southern Kenya. Our morning started at dawn and after two grueling hours of bouncing along dusty dirt roads, we arrived with 150 Uzima water filters and 300 buckets ready to teach and train on hygiene, sanitation and the use of...
Roughly 7,000 acres in size, Sidai Oleng (Kimana Sanctuary) is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The various landscapes in this wildlife sanctuary allow for a wide variety of habitats, each with its unique feel. The forest's interior is lush with...
Trying to explain my love for Kenya now is like trying to explain why there are stars in the sky. It's near impossible to explain my sheer love for the country that I was not born in…though there are many days I wish I was. I love the people, the culture, and it is...
About Swahili Swahili (also known as Kiswahili) is the most commonly spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, Swahili is an official language along with English, and children are usually taught in Swahili in school. The Basics of Saying Hello in Swahili...
Our first day in Kenya, we pulled into camp with Paul, and met Madam Dorcus. She was waiting for us outside of her house, ready to greet us with a smile and welcoming arms. We introduced ourselves, and immediately she made us feel at home. We sat down inside to each...