Wednesday, July 3, 2013

THE KENYA MISSION 2013


The month of June saw me and a team from Praise Church Pennsylvania do missions and outreach programs with orphans and street kids here in Kenya. Here are some of the best highlights.

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thats me singing my heart out to casting crowns  "who am i".

mum Danielle sharing her motherly affection.

kids at Hrvest Blessings Centre in Ngoliba ready for lunch.

Kolping Vocational Training centre in Kilimambogo was our residential home.

nana Cindy sharing he heart out.

amber got some love too.

teaching the kids.

teddy bear gifts.

our first dinner together.

my pal Brad and brother too.

mum and her boys-thats Bill my brother!

OUR HOME PASTORS FAMILY- THE KANGIS.

salon time!

sharing at Rehoboth church Thika.

peace out!

sharing the love. Zack with a street kid from Thika town.

singing time!

oh no Willy- you strong!

gym class!

Rehoboth Church in Thika.

pastor Peter Kangi.

stepping out in style!

sharing the meal-dad Steve and mum Danielle Snyder.

the teachers!

hey pal.

the Richardsons when they hosted us over at their place- that is Sam Hembree on the left and Dave Richardson on the right who are both missionaries in Thika.

breaking ground at Rehoboth church.

nana Cindy Rae Rivers.

photo bums!

Zack hi-fiving the builders.

my surprise camera gift to capture more moments!

FBEEEEEEEE... Zack all smiling.

the welcome!

yipppppeeeeeey!!!

my brother.

David our driver and brother in Christ!


with the street kids of Thika!




out shopping!









carolyn and Danielle sharing the word as Joshua translates.



here we go guys!

ladies learning how to knit scarfs...

NAIROBI’S GOVERNOR EONOMIC PLAN




When the two bumped heads for the first time in January 2013; meeting for a national televised debate, based on his grasp of factual and statistical knowledge, Dr. Evans Kidero (ODM) got the better of his opponent.

But then again, the populist “Man Of the People”; Ferdinand Waititu (TNA) commanded a legion following based on the majority of social media websites.

March 4th and Kenya voted. Dr Evans Kidero ended up as the last man standing when Nairobi voted him in as their new governor elect.

A Mang’u High school “Old Boy”; Kidero (56) graduated from the University of Nairobi with Bachelor of Pharmacy and holds masters in Business Administration from United States International University (USIU).
Kidero id the former CEO of Mumias Sugar Company(2003-2012) and banks on his ability as a former MD of GlaxoSmithKline- having successfully managed Smithkline Beecham’s establishment in over 40 African countries.

Back at home; his record speaks for itself. He is held in high esteem especially in the business circles; as he is credited for bringing Mumias Sugar back to profitability and status as a major Sugar miller in East and Central Africa.

Kidero comes in with an economic plan that though untested; it is policy to match and compete globally; and in the long run benefit the nation as a whole. His proposal is to raise the GDP per capita of the city to match the “Asian Tigers”. He argues; “the only difference between Singapore and Kenya is management and governance…”

On infrastructure; Kidero points out that one of the big challenges is improving infrastructure in the slums; since they are actually not included in any plans.

For him; the city’s blueprints for infrastructure will target a comprehensive development plan on: slums, informal settlements, expanding the road network and sealing potholes.

The business world thrives on the assurance of security. The governor intends to address the insufficient police-to-civilian ratio as a method of reducing crime; especially within the C.B.D. According to him, the ratio now stands at 1:1150; instead of the 1:450; recommended by the UN.

And that is not all; Mr. Kidero also intends to set up a metropolitan police in the city.
As a governor; Kidero also outlines a comprehensive healthcare policy in his vision; though not expounded on the implementation. His education plans include- doubling the number of secondary schools; addressing pupil-teacher ratio and setting up more polytechnics.

Well that is a brief breakdown of your new governor’s vision for the city under the sun.

-engage your governor: Facebook: EvansKidero/ Twitter: Kideroevans/ email: ekidero@ekcentre.com