A Voice For Children
Marcellina is a 16-year-old, grade 10 student at St Joseph Chepterit Girls High School and marvels when she considers how fast life has changed in just three years. She now epitomizes the future of a changed society.
“I...
Hanging On To Her Dream
Three years ago, Sharon’s life resonated with American President Franklin Roosevelt’s famous quote, “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” She was born and raised in North Pokot, Ken-ya, an...
Training Helps Couple Rebuild Their Love
Judy Nyokabi Kimondo, 34, could no longer doubt her sixth sense. Deep down, she knew her marriage was on the rocks. She admits, “I got married 19 years ago to Charles at an early age and despite being blessed with three...
Clean Water Motivates Nancy
“Imagine the sweltering heat in this Kerio Valley, all the sweating, and then there is no water to take a bath as you go to class as a teacher, it is very pathetic,” explains Nancy Chebii, a school teacher at Ayatya...
A Safe Haven for Children in Conflict
| Inspector Juliet works to solve cases against children in the Child Protection Unit of the Kapenguria Police Station |
Inspector Juliet Tuwei, 34, recalls an incident that happened six months ago. What she...
Zero Tolerance for FGM
Vivian's Story
Vivian’s story is rooted in poverty. She says, “My dad married four wives… I had so many problems.” She and her siblings had to do odd jobs like selling firewood just to find money for food, and, even...
Chief On A Mission To Restore Broken Relationships
| Chief Julia shares her Celebrating Families methodology |
The tranquility of Chief Julia Mwihaki Kamau’s office was quite noticeable. Her office looked like a counselling room, unlike that of a typical chief’s...
Free to Blossom
| Catherine (right) collects clean water |
We felt like we were on an island of large flat sheets of rock, separated from the rest of the villages by huge gullies and cliffs. Our driver meandered gently over the...
Faith Leaders Target Hygiene
| Pastor Julius watches with a smile as his children wash their hands at the church hand washing kit |
“Can I imagine a link between pastoral work and hygiene and sanitation? Hmm..., I can’t see the connection…,”...
Thirst Quenching; Water and Spiritual Nourishment For Children
| Victor (left) with a friend from Bible club |
“There was a spiritual vacuum that existed among the pupils that needed to be filled.” That was the sentiment of Luke Masika (49), a primary school teacher and...
