Episodes
26
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
Karibu to the Kenya Connect Podcast Series! Kenya Connect is working to enrich and empower education for students, teachers and parents at 63 partner public schools in rural Kenya. Our multi-pronged approach breaks down barriers to education through providing Reusable Sanitary Pad Kits, clean water, and health and hygiene programs while also bridging the digital divide, providing a robust library and literacy program, reducing teen pregnancy and gender-based violence through the girl/boy empowerment program and providing enriching Teacher Professional Development. Tune in to hear about our programs and the beneficiaries we serve. Each 15 minute podcast is lively, entertaining and inspiring. Happy listening! For more information about Kenya Connect visit www.kenyaconnect.org or follow us on social media.
We hosted a team of secondary school students who were interested in Kenya Connects work, including the Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pad Program. The students were inspired by our work and are interested in giving back in their urban community by raising funds to purchase kits to distribute.
Members of Kenya Connect's Environmental Clubs are joined by Eco Champion Brian Mateli, who oversees the clubs, and a club patron. Learn about the clubs' activities and how it is inspiring a new generation of earth champions.
Executive Director, USA Sharon Runge and US Board Members Blair Villa and Lindsay Kincaid are the special guests on "Voices from Our Village." They are joined by Patrick Munguti and Cyrus Wambua to discuss Kenya Connect's upcoming 5K Race in Maryland and Virtually from around the world on March 28th and the October Running to Read Festival. Enjoy this lively discussion on why both events build community while raising funds to support Kenya Connect's work.
Join library team Esther Muinde and Rael Mutunge as they share the power of a Read Aloud. This episode also features three champion readers, Regina, Miriam and Ian, who share what it's like to be a Radio Read Aloud star. An added bonus is the three students reading Lupita Nyong'o's book, "Sulwe." This is a beautiful episode that celebrates World Read Aloud Day and the joy and wonder of books.
This is a must listen of the World Robotics Olympiad Lobster Team sharing their reflections from their journey to Singapore to compete in the International Competition.
During the school break, Cyrus Wambua was joined by a group of students in the Kenya Connect podcast studio. It was the first time for these students to see the studio and to learn how the podcast equipment works. During their learning session, the students recorded themselves as Cyrus asked some questions. It's a delightful exchange.
Six of Kenya Connect staff members attended Kenya Connect partner schools and benefitted from some of our programs. This episode highlight Brian Mateli and Rael Mutunge's experience with the PenPal program and other projects and how they became part of Kenya Connect's staff.
In celebration of World Teacher's Day, we have a special podcast hosted by Patrick Munguti, Director of Education and Technology. Patrick talks with Kenya Connect's Coordinator of Quality Education and four teachers about creating a joyful classroom, how teaching has changed to meet today's needs and the importance of teachers.
Listen to three women who are part of Kenya Connect's LitMom program. They will share insights about the program and how the income generation component is making a difference for them and their children.
As you tune into this special episode, please realize you can hear it. As you will learn, not all children are born with full hearing abilities. Kenya Connect is partnering with the Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss (GFCHL) to provide early screening to children in rural Kenya. In this episode, you will learn why this is important and how GFCHL is making a difference through training health care professionals, parents and teachers on the importance of early screening.
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