Author: tyfairclough
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Culture shock in Nakuru
Photos have been uploaded from the volunteers assisting LLK in Nakuru currently. We were all very grateful for the peaceful referendum period around August 4 but unfortunately the common problems with money and jealousy (due to poverty) have cropped up again. Its very commonplace for some Kenyans to attempt to “rip us off”, mainly due…
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Bringing water to Enkito’s children
I’ve been chatting with Jeff of Staff of Hope, the Raleigh, NC funded drill team in Kenya. Jeff is currently in Oloitoktok deep in true one-road country to the right of Amboseli National Park and about 90km east of Enkito. In the next week the hydrogeological survey and environmental studies will be completed to determine…
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Safe flights for all and peaceful times
I just want to wish everyone safe and comfortable flights into Nairobi today. All is quiet with no occurrences visible on the Uchaguzi site. Tomorrow orientation will take place at Upper Hills campsite and volunteers will move to their hosts the same day. August 4 has now been declared a National holiday to allow everyone…
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Security Advisory on Referendum
Download now or preview on posterous Security Advisory- Referendum Campaigns 2010.pdf (119 KB) In addition to the above Advice from Safaricom, AVIF wishes you to be fully informed about the situation and to take extra precaution during these times. Please follow this additional advice: Do not attend any rallies. Please refrain from political debates with…
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Summer Programme has begun
The first of our volunteers have arrived in Kenya, stopping at Upper Hills Campsite prior to a short visit with Stilts Backpackers. The rest of the group will be having orientation next Saturday in Nairobi then will split into their smaller groups going to Amboseli and Nakuru. We wish everyone an amazing experience.