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The Kenyans reminded us today of our Kenyan Names, which were given to us years ago when a group of Kenyans put their heads together. Val’s Kenyan name is “Viguza” and mine is “Okoth”. Viguza is a Luya name that means “Seed Planter” and Okoth is a Luo name for […]
BEAUTY FOR ASHES: Today was a special day for us as we set out to visit Lenana School and the Home of Grace Orphanage. The children of Lenana School were waiting for us at the gate. As we entered the compound they cheered for Mama Valerie. Several weeks ago, when […]
WORLDCOMP KENYA RELIEF INTERNATIONAL 7758 EARL AVE NW SEATTLE, WA 98117 RICHARD AND VALERIE VICKNAIR IT WAS LIKE THE MIRACLE OF THE LOAVES AND FISHES Hello Again Friends of Worldcomp: Before I share with you our latest news let me give praise and thanks to the Lord for His abundant […]
Worldcomp’s “Way Forward” Conference Hello Friends in America: This Saturday March 29th I will be hosting an all day conference for 50 of Worldcomp’s key leaders and volunteers. We will be meeting in the Salvenburg Conference Center, which is located next door to our apartment here in Nairobi. In this […]
Guest Post from Laurra McGregor What you ingest while in Kenya can make or break your time here. Water and water based products like coffee and tea are generally not safe to drink–unless they come from an unopened bottle or are boiled. Restaurant eating is tricky…if you’re at a “known” […]
Visiting Lenana School with Deborah and Laurra was a total riot. You just can’t believe how those two girls can light up a group of kids. They taught them songs, they danced for them, told them stories and became their best friends. How we love the 300 children of this […]
The attached photo is a big hello from the precious kids of Lenana Christian School. This is a photo I have wanted to have for a long time. These kids just melt your heart. They come from one of the poorest slum areas in Nairobi, and yet they are doing […]
Worldcomp: Haba Na Naba Campaign Haba Na Haba means little by little. This phrase is used a lot in Kenya. Where resources are very limited one has to work at meeting big needs “little by little” . During our 3 month stay in Kenya we have seen so many needs […]
We actually didn’t have much to do today, but somehow it made the day seem very long. It’s funny how a busy day whizzes by. Today we travelled downtown to our favorite souvenir shop so the team could load up with mementos for their families. When you come we have […]
Nairobi ANSWERED PRAYER Guess what! My stolen Chevy Tahoe was found this morning. It was messy, but in good condition. The thief was using it for his construction business and left tons of personal items, some with his name and address on them and the car was parked right outside […]