Back in Nairobi

A large part of our time back in Nairobi was spent scoring all the assessments, and compiling all in information. Then Jim took all that information and created a 150 page report on all the data we collected. The Lutheran Church of Kenya will use this information to build it's AIDS education program around, and also to receive funding for the program.

Maize

On our drive back to Nairobi, we stopped to pick up some Maize for our driver, Samuel. This is a picture of how they dry the corn before it's ground into Maize. Notice the tire tracks? It amazed me that it never seemed to matter who or what walked or drove on the corn that was drying.

Pokot

Our last venue was in Pokot. It was obvious while doing interviews that this area was more rural than the others, and the people had been given less education about HIV/AIDS than those in the other areas. They were so grateful for the opportunity to learn more. This woman with me is Mary. She was one of the people living with HIV whom we interviewed. I bought a purse and an bunch of necklaces from her that she had made. She posing for a picture with me wearing one of her necklaces. She told us that it's hard for her to sell the things she makes. No one wants to buy from her if they know she is HIV positive.

Lake Victoria

We were also able to stop quickly at Lake Victoria, long enough to take a couple pictures. This is actually the bay of the lake. It's the second largest freshwater lake in the world - second to Lake Superior.

Cooking

This is a solar crok-pot. Put the beans or rice and everything else in it in the morning, place it out in the sun, and it's ready by dinner.

TLCK Offices

We stopped at the head office of the Lutheran Church of Kenya on our way to Pokot, which would be where our last assessments would take place. Here is a picture of the offices, and David Chuchu with his wife, Mary. David was the organizer for our trip and what we would be doing. He took care of getting everyone to all of our venues.