KIINI – Day 4
We started off today visiting a woman who has benefited from the micro-credit loans through Kiini. She now owns her property and runs a chicken farm as well as a few dairy cows. Now she’s able to buy and sell chickens, chicken eggs and cow milk. All of this was possible because of her loans and the help through Kiini.
An hour drive down the road and we were at a special goat project that Kiini has helped to initiate. There are a lot of goat projects here in Nyeri, many of which Kiini is a part of, but this one stood out because they had saved up the money to purchase a goat of good pedigree which they are now breeding with the local goats to improve their breed here.
The goats were in an area near where Kennedy and Philip grew up, so after finishing that project they took us to a beautiful waterfall near their homes and then we joined their families for a traditional Kikuyu (their tribe) meal at their homes.
We finished off the day at the 3rd member of Kiini, Boniface’s home for coffee and snacks with his family. It was a great (and muddy!) day. The trip is beginning to wind down as we head out today for our last full day of work. Then, Sunday we’ll be spending the morning at one of the national parks here before watching a soccer match and having dinner with everyone. Then Monday it’s back to Nairobi and on to the next project!
Stay tuned…more to come!
Chickens at the chicken farm that we visited.
Some of the boys who live at the chicken farm.
One of the women in the group that runs the chicken farm.
The owner of the chicken farm.
Philip’s niece, Joyce. She was watching as we photographed the goats (they thought it was very funny that we were taking photos of goats).
Goat.
Philip’s younger brother and Kennedy showing us some of the new hybrid goat kids.
The man who cares for the goats on the goat farm.
Joyce had a really beautiful smile that never left the whole time we were with her.
The waterfall near Philip and Kennedy’s homes.
Sam and Kennedy drinking some natural mineral water from the rocks near the waterfall.
Us hanging out by the waterfall…photo by our good friend and driver, Sam (seen above).
Philip’s grandmother who lives with them. She is paralyzed on the entire right side of her body.
Stephen enjoying a traditional Kikuyu meal with Philip and Kennedy’s families.
Jessi was going to take Teddy home to America with her!
Philip’s nieces and nephews.
The view near Philip and Kennedy’s homes.
Jessi and Sam getting in the car in pitch darkness and lots of mud after having coffee at Boniface’s home.
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May 1st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
People after my own heart! Chickens and goats!!!
May 7th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I love what you are doing, I am new to blogging and I am trying to start a movement to “inspire the World.” I agree there is too much coverage of negative things in the media so I love that you are trying to show the positive things. My goal is to spread positivity in any way possible and I too love God and am striving to be more like him each and every day. I love learning and helping people and its just so great to see a like-minded person!!:) Good luck and be blessed with all that you do, and as far as combining your love for art with your love of helping people…let the Lord guide you and you will see your purpose unfold before your very eyes. Stay encouraged, motivated and inspired. God Bless. (check out my blog if you ever need daily inspiration… celinazmynd.blogspot.com
May 17th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Thanks Angelface! We appreciate the encouragement!