Ministry Locations

Kenya

LOCATION
Kenya has been described as a land of striking landscapes, ranging from snowcapped Mount Kenya to rich farmlands, barren deserts and tropical beaches. She lies on the eastern coast of Africa, right on the equator. Kenya borders Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan to the north, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the East, and covers an area of 583,000 sq, km (225,000 sq. miles).

Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya. The other major towns are Mombasa, the main port on the Indian Ocean, and Kisumu, on Lake Victoria. English is the official language in Kenya and Swahili the national language. Kenya is grouped into more than 42 ethnic groups, and has a population of over 30 million persons living in the country. Kenyans, known for their great ability in long-distance running are also hospitable people who love to welcome visitors. Karibu Kenya!! (Welcome to Kenya).

BACKGROUND
Kenya joined the Kids Alive International family in 2000. At that time, the Mt Kenya Boys’ Home was the primary work in this site. Since then, the Karundas Children’s Center has been added the House of Joy and the Rebecca House for HIV-infected and affected children, and the House of Deborah for vulnerable girls. The Karundas Center also has a medical clinic and a school program, which provide medical care and education for our residential children, as well as children from our immediate communities.

Kids Alive has since expanded into other areas of Kenya, working in partnership with several church-based residential and community care programs for orphans and vulnerable children.

Kenya is supervised by the Kenya Leadership Team, led by National Director, Linda Mugo.