<![CDATA[Voices from Our Village]]> https://www.kenyaconnect.org/ 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.

]]> RSS.com 2026.1005.80140 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:32:36 GMT en 63d31220-1b91-55ec-9968-01d959508200 https://media.rss.com/kenyaconnect/20250514_100556_0d3941657f9410f252a12844db272d2c.png Voices from Our Village https://www.kenyaconnect.org/ no Kenya Connect Inc, all rights reserved Kenya Connect Kenya Connect false episodic podcast <![CDATA[World Teachers’ Day: Voices from the Classroom]]> In this special World Teachers’ Day episode, teachers from Kenya Connect partner schools gather around the microphones to share their experiences in their own words. They reflect on what inspired them to become educators, what they love about teaching, the challenges they face, and what keeps them coming back to the classroom each day.

Recorded in Wamunyu, this conversation celebrates the teachers at the heart of our work and the role they play in helping children across rural Kenya learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/3211836 aec778bf-602e-4d26-ba7b-09b49c1254b1 659 full 3 3 7 7 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:32:33 GMT false false <![CDATA[Recorders without Borders: Music in the Classroom]]> In this episode, Lynn Brooks, founder of Recorders without Borders, and music teacher Samantha Salazar share how music is becoming part of classroom learning in Wamunyu. During their time volunteering with Kenya Connect, they helped train teachers from partner schools to bring recorder instruction into their classrooms as part of the curriculum. The partnership has also provided 1,400 recorders for teachers and learners. You’ll hear some recorder music along the way.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/3026296 1439455d-2c91-40fa-957d-3186b6a90cf7 828 full 3 3 6 6 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:16 GMT false false <![CDATA[Learning about KC's Work]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2792021 80f1c12e-c9ff-4a20-b3fe-73cc8dbfd6c1 1469 full 3 3 5 5 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:13:13 GMT false <![CDATA[Happy Earth Month!]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2777705 7d7cd5c2-e88c-4772-b864-d3bf92e0892b 479 full 3 3 4 4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:18:23 GMT false <![CDATA[KC5K and Running to Read: Do Good and Feel Good!]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2620842 52eed1c8-16a8-4572-bdc4-e25bc0faff15 1081 full 3 3 3 3 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:17:47 GMT false <![CDATA[The Power of a Read Aloud!]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2542011 2acf3ecd-ba40-43bd-a0ac-4926c2261265 857 full 3 3 2 2 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:24:42 GMT false <![CDATA[From Kenya to Singapore: The Champion KIlembwa Lobster Team]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2506578 f34e0dd9-cf42-411d-aea3-5dec0d3e14b7 995 full 3 3 1 1 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:45:54 GMT false <![CDATA[Our First Kid Podcast!]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2366413 d211b1c1-53bd-468c-b1e9-4b46a733453b 270 full 2 2 9 9 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:03:39 GMT false <![CDATA[From Beneficiaries to Staff Members: Rael and Brian's Reflections]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2340476 4d10053d-b95f-41c0-9d10-1dac0a976543 821 full 2 2 8 8 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:51:32 GMT false <![CDATA[Teachers are at the Heart of Learning]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2249215 f87a0f83-8c66-402f-ae1a-4a6b3489ba08 1094 full 2 2 7 7 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:35:37 GMT false <![CDATA[LitMoms: Building Literacy and Strong Families]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2234909 050ee909-2852-4c8b-84ac-13fe7625fd52 612 full 2 2 6 6 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:44:57 GMT false <![CDATA[Screening for Hearing Loss Helps Keep Children In-School: A partnership with the Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss]]> 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.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2194164 667570e6-6a07-4119-89de-37e04044b40b 1940 full 2 2 5 5 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:01:28 GMT false <![CDATA[Memory Keepers Project]]> In June, Kenya Connect partnered with LitWorld to pilot the Memory Keepers story and writing project with secondary school students. This program was implemented by visiting Gupta Family Foundation Scholars who were volunteering and Pathways Co-Coordinator, Sharon Mwende. This episode explores the MSU students experience with Kenya Connect, the Memory Keeper's project and secondary school students sharing their stories.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2150277 9ac4b784-d041-4f95-822e-c7c61b5ac19a 882 full 2 2 4 4 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:21:11 GMT false <![CDATA[Voices of our TSF Professionals]]> Kenya Connect partners with The School Fund, a non-profit that supports students with scholarships for secondary school. Tune-in to hear three graduates of the TSF program who have graduated from university and are working in education and the banking industry.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2150265 246403f0-668c-4548-bdf5-6ba7e4bd7d82 1079 full 2 2 3 3 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:14:23 GMT false <![CDATA[Reflection by Elders on Village Life]]> Enjoy hearing the reflections of village elders Justus Ngila and Raphael Thyaka. They talk about life and education in Wamunyu.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2043690 6b660dcd-e447-4065-84f9-e196d5b5b0b7 975 full 2 2 2 2 Sun, 25 May 2025 11:36:58 GMT false <![CDATA[World Robotics Champions!]]> Meet Angela, Winnie and Magdaline, the Kenyan World Robotics Olympiad Champions! Their lively conversation gives you a glimpse how they went from never using a computer to robotics champion with the help of Kenya Connect.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/2009374 05f39c1b-1833-4ccb-8285-95c66065634a 1064 full 2 2 1 1 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:44:14 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 12: Giving Thanks]]> We are grateful for our superstar staff, our partner teachers, parents, and students, and the many donors who make our work possible. Tune into this heartfelt podcast to hear how members of our staff; James Musyoka, Faith Doucette, Prima Kiloko, David Kimanzi, Esther Muinde and Monicah Kyalo are grateful. We also hear from LitMom Elizabeth and TSF student, Charles, who has benefitted from programming and scholarship funds. This is a heartwarming episode.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1772454 f5ba45cf-a8e3-4da7-863e-13c6d2ed682b 757 full 1 1 12 12 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:49:42 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 11: PenPal Program Connects Students]]> Kenya Connect was founded with as a PenPal program to connect children from around the world. Over 20 years later, Kenya Connect students and students from around the world are sharing their lives through the power of a letter. Tune in to hear how this program is bridging the world!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1762712 6b843006-a232-4b2b-96fa-056f01589afe 798 full 1 1 11 11 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:17:13 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 10: Teacher Professional Development]]> Quality Education is at the forefront of our work. Teachers make all the difference and at Kenya Connect, we have been providing enriching and robust professional development programs to provide teachers with additional tools, knowledge, and resources. We know that every child needs a quality education to get the skills they'll need for their futures and a teacher is at the heart of it. Tune into learn about our work from Director of Education and Technology, Patrick Munguti, and Professional Learning Coordinator, Rebecca Akinyi Migwambo.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1739487 f5c6db06-59f8-4258-8a3b-fdcfd09f29cb 778 full 1 1 10 10 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:52:56 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 9: Voices From Our Village: Why Investing in Community Led NGOs is a Catalyst for Change]]> Join guest host, Waihiga Muturi, Africa Program Advisor for Global Giving in this podcast on the importance of Community Led NGOs. He was joined by Judge Peter Herbert, Political Activist and Co-Chair of Bandu Africa and our Co-Founder and Executive Director, James Musyoka. This dynamic podcast discusses giving, trust, collaboration, and the importance of local engagement.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1642153 8d6a02cb-ae35-4b2f-86ec-fde7eb08b878 1234 full 1 1 9 9 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:43:00 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 8: Voices from our Village: HerShot Photography!]]> Creating pathways for students is one of our pillars. With the support of HerShot led by Nataki Hewling, girls at the Mbaikini Girls School are learning about photography. Tune in to hear about this brilliant program!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1623191 e64190c1-ceb5-41e0-ad7b-7b46d36f8123 945 full 1 1 8 8 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:46:16 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 7: Voices from our Village: Girl/Boy Empowerment Program]]> In this episode, listeners will learn about Kenya Connect's work to decrease unplanned teen pregnancy and gender-based violence through the Girl/Boy Empowerment Program, Parent Program and Advocacy Component. Tune in to hear how we are working to shift the culture of one that looks the other way to one that is helping girls and women stay safe.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1592281 450f5915-076b-412e-a0f7-a8ecc074976e 960 full 1 1 7 7 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:40:54 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 3: Voices from Our Village: LitMoms]]> Last month you heard about LitClubs in episode 2. This month, you will hear from LitMom Elizabeth about how the LitMom program has transformed hers and her families lives.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1400196 517dc1e5-05b6-449f-894d-2591880fd325 670 full 1 1 3 3 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:12:36 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 2: Voices from Our Village: LitClubs]]> Voices from Our Village Episode Two is hosted by Sharon Mwende, Literacy Program Assistant and Makerspace Coordinator and features LitClubs, one of our programs that is building a culture of reading in Wamunyu. You will hear from a LitClub member, his mother and his teacher. Be inspired and be ready to hear how this program has transformed Isaac.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1350903 3809274b-50f2-4640-8767-a8016c5f4d19 720 full 1 1 2 2 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:00:43 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 1: Voices from Our Village]]> Voices from our Village Episode One is hosted by Rebecca Akinyi Migwambo, Professional Learning Coordinator and features Co-Founder and Executive Director James Musyoka and Director of Technology and Education, Patrick Munguti who provide a snapshot about Kenya Connect and their hopes and dreams for the future.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1348942 8d135347-be9e-4580-ad68-56935eb8553e 753 full 1 1 1 1 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:21:46 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 6: Voices From Our Village: Pre-Primary Education with Wolf Trap Teaching Artists]]> Tune in to learn about our work to strengthen Pre-PrePrimary Teacher Professional Development through a residency with Teaching Artists from the Center for Education at Wolf Trap.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1562845 de318b8f-cf3d-4bd2-a252-f5867f557e9e 981 full Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:24:10 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 5: Voices from our Village: Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pads]]> Tune in to learn about Kenya Connect's work to support girls by providing locally made Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pad Kits.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/kenyaconnect/1496313 7c764d8d-2a2e-4f82-9244-2f22f7789617 783 full Tue, 28 May 2024 11:43:45 GMT false <![CDATA[Episode 4: Voices from Our Village: Literacy Programs]]> Our last two episodes highlighted our LitMom and LitClub programs. Episode 4 discusses our library programs including School Library Days, our physical library of 45,000+ books, and our other programs to build a culture of reading. You will hear from Librarian Esther Muinde, Teacher Veronica, Student Joelene and Parent Kioko.

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