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The 8 Days that Gave Me a Glimpse of Life Behind Bars: Part 3

Previous post: The 8 Days that Gave Me a Glimpse of Life Behind Bars: Part 2 That night, I didn't sleep. Granted, the cell floor was wet with our sweat, which was made more unbearable by the fact that we were sleeping on the floor hugging each other. There was Kiplagat who, according to Mustapha, [...]

The 8 Days that Gave Me a Glimpse of Life Behind Bars: Part 2

After the preaching was done, we asked to close our eyes. Those who needed to give their lives to Christ were encouraged to do so. "You're going to gain your freedom today, just like the Samaritan woman did," a lady in the team said. I did not know what to believe. All I knew was [...]

The 8 Days that Gave Me a Glimpse of Life Behind Bars

Would you like to know how I got involved in working in prison? Read on and find out how it all started. Spending 8 days under police custody paved way for my work with exceptional young men in juvenile prison In 2005, I got arrested and spent 8 days under police custody in two different [...]

Lifesong Kenya is Looking for You

Are you looking for an opportunity make and leave a long lasting impact on this generation? Lifesong Kenya is looking for you! Read on and find out why you should consider plugging into our programs and activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFYwhxDuxsc According to officials at Kamiti Prison, more than 75% of boys who exit juvenile prison often face [...]

Lifesong Kenya is Looking for You

Strangers in the Night and the Joker

Employable skills offers a widnow of opportunity out of poverty that is a major cause of boys engaging in crime Earnest Okello and I arrive at KYCTC and it takes another hour before the boys can gather for our first ICT CAT (continuous assessment test). The occassion is so special I have cycled 25 KM [...]

The key to Lifesong Kenya’s success this year

Our REAM Program kicked off this week in earnest. We had missed going to prison and dearly missed meeting our exceptional young men. Our long absence was as a result of taking part in our maiden 500 KM bike ride from Nairobi to Migori Town. Being our first long ride, I took close to two [...]

The ride that changed the way I view my work with vulnerable groups

Half Way Cycle 2018: Day 2 Aloe Park, Naivasha to Gees Inn, Nakuru Distance Cycled: 205 KM This is a continuation of How My Maiden Cycling Adventure Unfolded. For the next one week I will be sharing what happened during my maiden 500 KM bike ride to raise funds for my work with boys in juvenile prison. Don't be fooled [...]