Mission to Kenya

Inspiring Creativity. Preserving Culture. Transforming Lives.
Providing international support in education through the creative arts.

Mission 2027
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Pray

Stand with me in prayer. Commit weekly or monthly to intercede for open doors, divine wisdom, music and literacy opportunties, and renewed strength for international leaders and their willingness to support the people.

Share

Help spread the vision and mission. Share my links, post on your platforms, or host a small gathering to raise awareness about the mission’s global impact.

Give

Partner financially with this Kingdom work. Whether monthly, yearly, or as a one-time gift, your generosity reaches far beyond Kenya; it will impact lives across the world.

Invite

Open the door for others to hear my story. If your organization or local ministry welcomes missionaries, invite Kennesha to speak, share the mission’s vision, and inspire your congregation to take part.

Welcome

Karibuni

Great Rift Valley December 2017 – Kenya

Welcome to Mission to Kenya! Where faith continues to shape a journey of service and learning.

This site shares my journey of saying “YES” to God’s call. I document the people, experiences, and educational work that have influenced my missions journey since my first visit to East Africa in 2017, where I served communities in Kenya and Uganda, taught music to children, and used my photography to capture the beauty, resilience, and hope of the nations. Here, you’ll also find reflections, mission updates, and ways to connect with the heart of this work.

My journey began in December 2017 during a mission trip to Kenya and Uganda. I returned to Kenya in 2018 for an extended mission at Happy Life Children’s Home and School, where music education became an important part of my work with students.

In 2026, I returned to Kenya and served in Kangemi, Juja Farm, and Kisii. The mission expanded beyond my earlier work as I supported educators, returned to music education, and served alongside local leaders and communities.

Now the journey continues toward Mission to Kenya 2027. The lessons and relationships from 2026 are helping shape how I prepare to return, strengthen existing work, and respond thoughtfully to what communities have shared with me.

Join the Journey
Explore the Mission to Kenya stories, photographs, videos, and impact updates available throughout this site. You can also follow the preparation for Mission 2027 and learn how to pray, give, share the mission, or invite me to speak.

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Support the Mission

I am so excited about the opportunity to serve and minister abroad. Preparation is underway for my return to Kenya in 2027. As plans develop, I am continuing to evaluate what I learned during Mission 2026 and how the next mission can build responsibly upon the work already taking place. Mission travel is supported through personal funds and the generosity of individuals who choose to partner with the work. Financial gifts help make it possible for me to prepare for international travel while supporting the educational and ministry work connected with the mission.

When you give toward Mission to Kenya, you are helping create the conditions for continued service and sustainable educational work. Mission 2027 will build upon lessons from the previous mission while responding to needs identified through relationships, follow-up conversations, and post-mission assessment. Your support allows the mission to move forward thoughtfully while keeping the focus on the people and communities being served.

Join the Journey. Support the Cause.

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GENERAL EXPENSES

Mission travel requires preparation long before departure. Expenses may include international and local transportation, lodging, meals, insurance, medical preparation, communication, and program-related resources.

The final Mission 2027 budget is still being developed. Funding information will be updated as travel arrangements and program plans are confirmed so supporters can see where resources are needed.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Specific in-kind needs for Mission 2027 will be identified as planning continues. I want donated resources to respond to verified needs rather than collect items that may not be appropriate for the schools or communities being served.

If you are interested in providing an in-kind donation, please contact me before purchasing or collecting items. Current needs and delivery arrangements can then be discussed directly.Complete the contact form at the bottom of this page, and select IN-KIND DONATION.

The Journey Continues

Mission to Kenya 2026 provided an opportunity to return to relationships that began years earlier while also developing new areas of service.
In Kangemi, the work focused on strengthening digital literacy and supporting educators as they developed greater confidence using technology with their students. In Juja Farm, I returned to music education at Happy Life and worked with students and educators as recorder instruction became part of a broader conversation about sustainable music development. My time in Kisii offered a different expression of the mission. I served alongside local ministry leaders while learning through relationships and the life of the community.
The 2026 mission did not end when I returned home. Surveys, impact assessments, continued conversations, and reflection are helping identify what was effective and what should guide the work ahead.

Read the Mission 2026 Stories

Kangemi

Kangemi

    Juja Farm

    Juja Farm

      Kisii

      Kisii

        FROM MY BLOG

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        Contact

        Let's stay in touch. I would love to hear from you about Mission to Kenya, opportunities to collaborate, or ways your church or organization may want to support the work. If you are interested in inviting me to speak about Mission to Kenya 2026 and the journey toward Mission 2027, please use the dedicated Speaking Request Form. For general questions, partnership conversations, or in-kind support, you may use the contact form below.

        Contact Info

        P. O. Box 9703
        Henrico, VA 23228
        United States





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