Student Coordinator and mentor, Catherine Kaimenyi and senior PATHWAYS scholar Kennedy Otieno, visited second year scholar Jemimah Peter’s project in Kitui Central. Jemimah’s project is to improve the scarce water situation in her village. Her women’s group of 15 members who have worked on the project welcomed Catherine and Kennedy.

Jemimah’s PATHWAYS project has already provided a water tank which is used by the women to water their crops in this dry area. It has really helped the vegetables survive the drought. The thought now, though, is to dig a borehole near a seasonal stream to supplement the water tank. See above Jemimah and Kennedy investigating a nearby resident’s borehole pump. Continue reading →

Second year scholar, Brian Kilonzi, is working with his community to raise and sell aloe vera and sisal to improve the local economy. The aloe vera is almost ready for harvest and members are ready to learn to process products such as soap and medicines. Continue reading →

Fourth year scholar Alphonce Oginga expressed enthusiasm about his community meeting held on Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 in Karabuor Village. Continue reading →

Fourth year scholar, Dennis Mutwiri, reports that the trees in his community tree nursery in Nanyuki are almost of age and will be in the market during the coming rainy season in April.  Continue reading →