George in Kenya

 This was my 6th trip with Kenya Keys to Taru, Kenya but it was George's first - and hopefully not his last!

I loved showing him a place that means so much to me and introducing him to people that I love.  

First we did get to play tourist at Haller Park in Mombasa 

And stroll by the Indian Ocean.

Then it was off to Taru to get to work.  We did 90 interviews of sponsored students during the first 2 days that we were there.  It is one thing to read about or hear others tell the students' stories, it is quite another to listen to them describe the challenges in their lives.  I know he learned a lot and has new appreciation for the hardworking Kenya Keys students. And for the staff that coordinates it all.

George's knowledge was invaluable to the two executive directors as they met with the builder who will build the new Kenya Keys Meeting Hall, Library and E-learning Center.  Here we are walking on the land where the new building will be built.

It was a good reminder to me of just how brilliant George Lewis actually is and what a wide breadth of knowledge he possesses. 

Of course he also met with the Kenya Keys staff to streamline the lap-top program that he coordinates from the US side.

He rocked his new African shirt, a gift from one of the staff members.

 He made time to play games and eat ice cream with Joseph's cute boys!

Nothing like a game of 'Go Fish'!

Also loved having him on our 1 night safari at Tsavo East where we saw lions and giraffes and elephants to name a few!

He had lots of technology discussions with the two executive directors.

Most exciting of all he got to meet our 3 sponsored students. 

David - recent graduate in Tourism Management

Clement - in his final year at the university studying to be a physics and chemistry teacher

Tsuma - our first student who is now the head of the mathematics department at the secondary school where he teaches

Like all first time team members, he received a tribal name.  I think this his is especially fitting. It's

Ngao which means, a shield.  That name was selected because of his skills with technology.  He protects Kenya Keys from cyber attacks.

George proved himself to be an invaluable member of Kenya Keys Team September 2022.  

I'm lucky to have such a partner by my side in Kenya and through eternity.