Michael Kakuyu , although his father sold a piece of land, it was not enough for him to go to school. Michael Kakuyu, now 31, fought for his education. Walking an hour to school and back every day was the least of his problems. Without his mentor Jimmy Kilonzi, whom he met almost 15 …
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As always, we tried to fit as much as possible into the limited time available. This of course included the Maasai Market in Nairobi for new souvenirs for our events in Germany and a cheerful pool day with all the children, organised by our volunteers Christine and Robin. During a very extensive visit to the …
Finally an african feeling again in the pedestrian zone of Ingolstadt and around the Paradeplatz. The Afrikafest in Ingolstadt took place again on the first weekend in July after a break of two years. Hand in Hand for Kenya was represented with a bazaar and tombola stand and after a somewhat long morning with only …
A month has now passed since I arrived at the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre. Looking back on my arrival, I can only say that everyone including management, staff and children welcomed me warmly. Immediately on the second day after the introduction to the school, I visited part of the primary school in class with the …
This year’s advent season is yet another time shadowed by Corona and the rules in place. It must have been such a delight for the Andechs hikers when the scent of fresh waffles awaited them just at the end of a long hike when the kiosk “Cafe de la Montana” in Kientalstraße opened its windows on …
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In the beginning of December 2021, Struck’s hairdressers in Neufinsing hosted a fundraising event: a haircut for a good cause. Generous donations were made to our project in Kenya – our Maisha Mazuri Children Centre! To support us, some customers donated from home – even without a haircut – and we are very grateful to …
This November 2021, Barbara Krohne and Helen Milkau (board of Hand in Hand für Kenia e.V.) visited the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre and its children and staff. Their visit was only short, so time was precious. There were many conversations with the staff about all new developments. The MCC building and compound are very well-kept, …
Annual General Meeting on October 16, 2021 Every other year we hold a general meeting of our association. As the meeting had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the Corona pandemic, we are pleased that we could hold the meeting on October 16th. About 30 members met at Hart Castle (close to Edling) around …
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“Kilometers for Kenya” is a fundraising event that we started last year and decided to run again this year. Countless people – children and adults – ran or cycling for those kilometres. Coincidentally, all first 3 prizes – a volleyball, a football, and a backpack – went to students of the Thomas-Mann-Gymnasium in Munich, Germany. …
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The past month has been an intense and exciting one. On June 16th I arrived at the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre. During my first days, Joseph, Mercy and I created a weekly schedule for me. So now, Monday and Thursday mornings, I help Frida with our preschoolers in kindergarten and after tea break, I help …
