Mission to Kenya impact is reflected differently in each community where I serve. During the 2026 mission, work in Kangemi, Juja Farm, and Kisii included digital literacy and teacher development, music education and student progression, and relationship-centered ministry and community service. Each location offers a different view of what sustainable, locally informed mission work can look like.
Impact At A Glance
| Impact Area | Summary |
|---|---|
| 2018 Music Mission | Nearly 3 months on-site at Juja Farm, more than 150 students received music instruction, and about 20 students prepared for the Kenya National Music Festival. |
| 2018 Festival Outcomes | Piano students placed 5th and 6th out of 72 participants; recorder ensemble placed 4th out of 12 groups; Indian Cultural Dance placed 4th out of 24 groups. |
| 2026 Kangemi Training | 510 students enrolled, 25 teachers connected to training, 19 completed the survey, 76% response rate. |
| Teacher Readiness Growth | Kangemi teachers’ readiness to teach typing increased from 3.37 to 4.68 out of 5. |
| Ongoing Support & Need | Follow-up teacher training, classroom-ready resources, safer computer lab systems, UPS support, internet safety, and support for the 2027 mission. |
2018 Mission Impact: Music Education and Kenya National Music Festival
The 2018 mission began with music instruction and grew into preparation for the National Kenya Music Festival. More than 150 students experienced music instruction, and approximately 20 students prepared for competition in piano, recorder ensemble, Indian Cultural Dance, clarinet, and saxophone. The students placed in strong national positions, including 5th and 6th in piano, 4th in recorder ensemble, and 4th in Indian Cultural Dance. The work also continued beyond that year, with a returning student later placing 1st as a solo performer in Indian Cultural Dance in 2019.
- The mission took place over nearly three months in Kenya.
- More than 150 students experienced music instruction.
- About 20 students prepared for the National Kenya Music Festival.
- Students participated in piano, recorder ensemble, Indian Cultural Dance, clarinet, and saxophone.
- The students received national recognition through festival participation and media coverage.
- A returning student later placed 1st in 2019 as a solo performer in Indian Cultural Dance.
This impact report reflects my time serving alongside students and educators in Kenya, supporting music education at a children’s home and school. What began without a defined scope grew into supporting music and performance preparation, reaching more than 150 students. While students achieved national recognition through the Kenya Music Festival, the deeper impact was in the consistency of showing up every day and contributing to something that could change lives for the better.
2026 Kangemi: Digital Literacy and Teacher Capacity Building
In Kangemi, the 2026 mission focused on digital literacy training and classroom technology support at Grace Harvest Academy & Junior School. The training helped teachers strengthen foundational digital literacy instruction through typing, safe computer use, Typetastic, PBS games and videos, and subject-based digital activities. Survey results showed early evidence of teacher growth, with readiness to teach typing increasing from 3.37 before training to 4.68 after training. Teacher feedback also showed strong interest in continued support, classroom-ready digital resources, and practical technology integration.
At a glance:
- 510 students enrolled in June 2026
- 25 teachers connected to training
- 19 teachers completed the post-training evaluation
- 76% survey response rate
- Teacher readiness to teach typing increased from 3.37 to 4.68
- Teachers rated training clarity, usefulness, and demonstration at 4.74 out of 5
Grace Harvest Academy and Junior School received support in direct student exposure, with approximately 260 students in Grades 4–9 experiencing typing skills in the computer lab at least one time and approximately 126 students in Grades 7–9 experiencing a microbits demonstration.
Explore the public impact materials from the 2026 Kangemi digital literacy training at Grace Harvest Academy & Junior School.
This impact report reflects my time serving alongside students and educators in Kenya, supporting digital literacy at Grace Harvest Academy and Junior School.
Interested in Sponsoring the Next Phase?
Continued support can help provide follow-up teacher training, classroom-ready digital resources, typing instruction tools, computer lab safety support, power protection, internet security, and introductory STEM tools for the 2027 Kangemi support visit.
2026 Juja Farm: Music Education and Student Development
At Happy Life Christian School in Juja Farm, three weeks of the 2026 mission focused on expanding student access to music education while supporting pathways for continued musical development. The work built on the music foundation established in 2018, but the 2026 return reflected a stronger emphasis on access, progression, and school-led continuation.
All 138 students in Grades 4–6 received direct recorder instruction, representing 30.5% of the school’s July 2026 enrollment. Among students in Grades 4–8, 120 students who previously lacked individual recorders received their own instruments, contributing to a total of 145 new recorders provided for individual and school/program use.
A teacher-selected group of 20 students also began Fast-Track Recorder, a focused pathway designed to provide additional music-literacy development. At follow-up, all 20 students remained involved, and the Creative Arts & Sports teacher was continuing Fast-Track instruction twice weekly.
Music opportunities were also developing beyond recorder instruction. The school Music Club included 29 active students across seven grade levels, while approximately 228 students across Grades 4–9 were reported as participating in regular music instruction. Students also applied their learning through the Kenya Music Festival, where a five-student recorder ensemble reached the County level.
Follow-up evidence showed that Fast-Track, Music Club, recorder instruction, and broader music learning continued under local educator leadership after the three weeks in Juja Farm concluded. These findings provide strong emerging evidence of locally sustained capacity and show Happy Life Christian School moving from access toward progression.
Impact Highlights
| 2026 Measure | Result |
| Direct recorder instruction | 138 students – Grades 4,5,6 |
| Students newly equipped with individual recorders | 120 |
| Fast-Track students remaining involved | 20 of 20 |
| Active Music Club students | 29 across seven grade levels |
| Recorder ensemble reaching County | 5 students |
What Continued Support Makes Possible
Continued support helps move the work from short-term mission activity toward long-term growth. Donations can support teacher training, classroom-ready resources, music education materials, technology safety needs, and focused follow-up support during the 2027 Mission to Kenya.
- Follow-up teacher training
- Digital literacy resources
- Typing instruction tools
- Recorder/music education support
- Student access to instruments and learning materials
- Computer lab safety improvements
- UPS power protection
- Internet safety tools
- 2027 mission travel and on-site support