This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tamita Vicky Ngarbaroum. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system to provide clean water for the community group. Tamita Vicky reports: In August 2013, Kakelo Based Community Project received funding […]
Location Kasyelia Village, Makueni District, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Kasyelia is rurally located about an hour from the paved road. The community is made up of farmers. Men and women both work in the fields. Women do the housework, which involves collecting water from the Ngwani or Thwake Rivers nearby. Houses are basic and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marielle Griggs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage and irrigation system for the tree nursery. Marielle reports: We have completed the Tumalize Njaa Self Help Group water tank/irrigation project in Kasyelia village! […]
Location Malava, Central Kabras Division, Kakamega North District, Kakamega County, Kenya Community Description Malava is in the Western part of Kenya. It is about 4 hours north of Lake Victoria and 2 hours east of the Ugandan border. This part of Kenya is the land of the Luhya Tribe. The Luhyas are known for being […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Charles Sexton. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to deepen the borehole at St. Joseph the Worker Home for the Mentally Challenged. Charles reports: The project has been completed, and the borehole is fully functional. A local […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Charles Sexton. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the health center. Charles reports: The Mutingongo water project, designed to bring regular access to clean water to the Mutingongo Health Center […]
Location Malava, Central Kabras Division, Kakamega North District, Kakamega County, Kenya Community Description Malava is in the Western part of Kenya. It is about 3 hours north of Lake Victoria and 2 hours east of the Ugandan border. It is almost equidistant to the large towns of Webuye and Kakamega and is right off the […]
Location Kidumfa Village, Mukindu District, Ol’Kalou Constituency, Kenya Community Description The village is made up of displaced persons from the Turkana tribe. They moved to the area because of tribal and political unrest about 7 years ago. Currently, the land is government-owned and run by the Kikuyu tribe. They are very isolated, especially during the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Werkheiser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine for the girls, install a rainwater catchment system, and build several handwashing stations. Brett reports: The project has been completed according to plan. Although there […]
Location Ol’Kalou, Central Province, Kenya Community Description The community comprised within the Mugumo Primary School and Mwihoti Secondary School districts are primarily Kikuyu. The Kikuyu tribe is majority made up of substance farmers. The families in this district mostly grow and harvest cash crops such as corn and potatoes which makes up their entire income. […]