“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do...
In the Yatoi sublocation, farmers from Sirinyo ‘C,’ Kiwanja Ndege, and Ngambo villages recently joined hands to construct three kitchen gardens, a vital step...
Arriving in Kamwathu Sublocation, Tharaka Nithi County, was less of a shock than I had anticipated. Having grown up in Samburu County, one of...
When you think of Tharaka Nithi, what comes to mind? I used to think of it as a dry and scorching hot place with...
Sharon Jelagat is a passionate advocate for community development who served with CorpsAfrica from 2022 to 2023 in Machakos, Kenya. Hailing from the western...
Irene Kihumba served in the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya in Kikumi, Makueni county. Since ending her Volunteer service, Irene has had some exceptional transitioning...
In community development, there’s a treasure trove often overlooked: the power of an empowered community. Tasked with building a classroom, I saw firsthand how...
This month, we got to celebrate Mother’s Day. I got to celebrate a special group of women in my community. Their steadfast efforts and...
Looking back at the days before I joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, a lot has changed. Focusing on my inner person, I can feel...
Ten months ago, I started a one-year contract as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the period seemed too much especially living and serving not only in...
