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Voices from Our Village

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

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10:59

World Teachers’ Day: Voices from the Classroom

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/10/06

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

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13:48

Recorders without Borders: Music in the Classroom

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/07/27

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.

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24:29

Learning about KC's Work

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/05/04

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.

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7:59

Happy Earth Month!

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/04/29

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.

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18:01

KC5K and Running to Read: Do Good and Feel Good!

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/03/11

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.

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14:17

The Power of a Read Aloud!

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/02/11

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.

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16:35

From Kenya to Singapore: The Champion KIlembwa...

Voices from Our Village ·

2026/01/30

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.

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4:30

Our First Kid Podcast!

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/12/03

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.

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13:41

From Beneficiaries to Staff Members: Rael and Brian's...

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/11/21

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.

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18:14

Teachers are at the Heart of Learning

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/10/02

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.

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10:12

LitMoms: Building Literacy and Strong Families

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/09/26

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.

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32:20

Screening for Hearing Loss Helps Keep Children...

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/09/01

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.

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14:42

Memory Keepers Project

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/08/04

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.

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17:59

Voices of our TSF Professionals

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/08/04

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.

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16:15

Reflection by Elders on Village Life

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/05/25

Enjoy hearing the reflections of village elders Justus Ngila and Raphael Thyaka. They talk about life and education in Wamunyu.

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17:44

World Robotics Champions!

Voices from Our Village ·

2025/04/30

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.

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12:37

Episode 12: Giving Thanks

Voices from Our Village ·

2024/11/26

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.

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13:18

Episode 11: PenPal Program Connects Students

Voices from Our Village ·

2024/11/20

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!

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12:58

Episode 10: Teacher Professional Development

Voices from Our Village ·

2024/11/07

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

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20:34

Episode 9: Voices From Our Village: Why Investing in...

Voices from Our Village ·

2024/09/04

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.

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