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Kenya
Facts
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in the
African Great Lakes region of East Africa. Its capital and
largest city is Nairobi.

Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan shilling
President: Uhuru Kenyatta
Population: 43.18 million (World Bank, 2012)
Male/Female ratio: 1:1 (CIA)
Government: Presidential system,
Representative Democracy, Republic
Tribes
Kikuyu - 17%
Luhya - 14%
Kalenjin - 13%
Luo - 12%
Kamba - 10%
Kisii - 6%
Mijikenda - 5%
Meru - 4%
Turkana - 2.5%
Maasai - 2.1%
Education in Kenya
Education is perceived as one of the principal
motivating factors behind national economic
development and it is one of the most effective ways
in which individuals can ever hope to achieve better
opportunities and a higher standard of living in
Kenya.
Education contd
It is structured in three phases
Primary education.
Secondary education.
College/University education
Economy
Main currency is Shillings. 1usd=85ksh
Kenya is the regional hub for trade and finance in
East Africa.
Agriculture and tourism are the main pillars of
Kenyas economy.
Crops grown in Kenya include coffee, sugarcane,
cotton, pyrethrum, tea, corn, and many other non
food crops such as flowers

Economy contd
Kenya is the most industrialized country in East and
Central Africa.
Tourism is another main industry in Kenya.
Kenya does not have a well established oil industry.
Tourism
Right: Mount Kilimanjaro
Below: Nairobi
Below right: Famous hotel
Wildlife
Culture
Typical family
Jobs
Religion: Christian 83%,
Muslim 11.2%, Irreligious 2.4%,
Indigenous beliefs 1.7%
Sports: World record holder in
the 800 meters, David Rudisha
Cuisine
Ceremonies
Due to its diverse ethnicity Kenya, has hundreds of
different cultural ceremonies in different tribes,
marking various events
The Luhya Culture
Luo Culture
Luhya Culture
The Luhya are still strong traditionalists
Carried out in august after every one year,
preparations for circumcision begins as early as two
months.
Significance of bells
Communication with ancestors
Bullying the boy into manhood

Luo Culture
One of the most diverse and vibrant cultures
in Kenya
Found to be most unique
During our migration, we followed the river
Nile and settled along Lake Victoria
Luo culture at a glance
Known for their fishing traditions, believed to be the
first community to fish.
Believes that the children belong to the father and in
case the parents separate, they are left with the
father to take care of them.
The culture also stipulates that any man who has a
lot of wealth is expected to take care of as many
women as possible as their social responsibility
Removal of six lower teeth
We may have seen individuals who do not have six
lower teeth
Boys and girls who were between the ages of 12-15
qualified for this age-old-initiation-rite
Six lower teeth were removed with a blunt sharp hoe
The pain felt during the removal was to mark passage
from childhood to adulthood
Dressing in Kenya
Modern vs Traditional
Dressing is a choice, people are free to dress how
they want
In urban cities and towns dressing is not
regulated and fashion among youths is a thing to
note
Tribes upcountry, however, have their own
traditional dressing styles
Kenyan ladies still adore kitenge garments as it
is almost certain to be Kenyas official ladies wear
Social work in Kenya
Due to the economic situation in Kenya, various
community based problems have led to the
emergence of a need for social work in Kenya
Social workers have led the way developing private
and charitable organizations to serve people in need
Main areas addressed by social
workers
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation
Services
Vocational and Community Training
Medical Rehabilitation
Advocacy
Economic empowerment (employment and micro-
finance programes)
Livelihood Program
Counselling and educational programs
Sensitization and awareness creation
Provision of low cost appliances and mobility aids
About Frances
I was born in Kenya ,Rift valley
Province,Nakuru town
One important part of my life is my
beloved Son Robin.
I underwent the Kenyan 844 system
I later joined Egerton university where
I did my computer packages
I went to Jogoo college where I
attained my diploma in community
development and social work
Experience in Kenya
In 28
th
March 2011 I joined the Family Aids Initiative
Response at the Red cross drop-in center where I was the
HTC Counselor
I later moved to the Ministry of health and sanitation
Dispensary
I do HIV testing and counseling, and I deal with the
youth, pregnant moms, and the gay community, which is
illegal
I had experience doing outreach events, reaching out to
students in schools, First aids Part-time counseling, and
more of case management and follow up
Training in Columbus
Family
my family in Columbus is CIP who have been there for me and
supported me, and NCH which is my training site,
NCH Faces program who really like me and I enjoy my time
with them, also shared the activities and received presents
I arrived on 10
th
of may and received by the CIP
Supervised by Jolynn Wheatley ,she is a great mentor and
looks after me like a sister. And Bianca who is my closest
friend and coleague both in and out the hospital.
Experience in Columbus
Time keeping has made a great impact in everything I do
I have had a lot of training and outreach where I have gained
knowledge and done some practice
I am now able to understand American ascent and culture.
About Kenneth
Born in Busia, western Kenya and Luhya by tribe
Underwent Kenyan education up to Ordinary level,
thereafter went to Uganda for advanced level
certificate in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Joined Makerere University faculty of social work and
got a Bachelors of community education
Started working with International Child support in
2009 as a field officer in the area of advocacy and
outreach
Experience in Kenya
Five years working as a social worker
Did outreach programs and worked closely with
people living with disabilities
Realized through interaction with these people that
mental and physical disorders are complex and there
is no magical cure
They can perform as we can perform, as long as they
are given chance and a little more time
Training in Columbus
Arrived in December 2013 to Columbus and was
received by CIP
Reported to West Central school in January 2014
Assigned to an intermediate class with six students
under direct supervision of class teacher, Elizabeth
Hosler
Supervised by the principal Barbara Michael Jones
West Central school is a Franklin County School for
autistic and physically challenged students
You are welcome to view todays presentation on our website at www.cipcolumbus.org