On Monday I wrote about the arrival of Freshia Wambui and narrated the excitement of the mother with all the hope and dreams of her new born baby. But Tuesday turned out to be a very devastating day for that family and for me too. The family sent me a message that Agnes the mother and Freshia were at the local clinic but Freshia had passed away. I quickly went to see them and know what had happened.
Freshia fell sick at around 4 am and by the time they arrived at the clinic she was pronounced dead. It was a very sad day for all friends and family. After the funeral which I helped to conduct, we received a report that evening that the father of Jane, our caretaker had committed suicide. What a day!
Remember our CTC family at this time as they ponder on the difficult challenges that have befallen them and thank you for your thoughts and prayers
Jeremiah
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tribe Hotel Orders
Malaika mums were given a bag order by a local hotel that has been very supportive of what we are doing for the empowerment of women.
You can visit the Tribe Hotel website at http://www.tribes.co.uk/countries/kenya/accommodation/tribe_village_market_hotel_nairobi and see their offers next time you visit Kenya.
You can visit the Tribe Hotel website at http://www.tribes.co.uk/countries/kenya/accommodation/tribe_village_market_hotel_nairobi and see their offers next time you visit Kenya.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Freshia Wambui arrives
Among other good things that have been happening with CTC this new year is the arrival of Freshia Wambui. She is the daughter of Agnes Wambui who was brought to our medical camp during the the last doctors' visit, June last year. With serious complications that she had, there was no way of keeping her baby. Our visiting doctors gave her the required first aid and refered her to Kijabe hospital. She has been on and off Kijabe hospital since 27th June 2009 and on 9th December 2009 Freshia was born with a low birthweight of 2.28 pounds. She had to stay in Kijabe Hosptial until January 21st and thankfully Freshia left with a stable weight of 4.5 pounds.
Agnes is thankful to CTC and the medical team for walking with her the long distance of waiting for her new born baby. "There was no way I could be having this baby as I had kept trying and the same situations would arise. Now my son who is nine years old is happy to have a sister. "Praise be to God and thank you CTC for bearing the cost and encouraging me through this journey that was tough, my hope is that Freshia will grow and one day serve the needy in our community" says Agnes.
There has also been good rains and in some areas too heavy but all in all Maai Mahiu is now a green place and the grey dry, ugly picture has disappeared for a while. We are trusting God that things will change for the better. We planted 100 more trees in Ngeya primary school during the last Ubuntu day. Thanks to all the partnering groups for coming out to make "Ubuntu" in Maai Mahiu a reality.
On January 15th, I attended the District Health Stakeholders Forum in Naivasha for all groups and individuals who are directly and indirectly involved in health work. CTC was recognized by these District leaders for the efforts they have been showing in taking care of Maai Mahiu community. Now CTC is officially a member of this forum and with blessings to continue doing health work. We have been given the details and requirements for opening a health clinic and now the ball is on our side to locate for funds that will enable us to meet this need. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we pursue this noble task.
Blessings to all of you our friends and supporters for being there for us. We are praying for a great year of 2010 and desire more of your input to keep us going. Thank you all and wishing you all the best.
Jeremiah Kuria
Kenya Director
Agnes is thankful to CTC and the medical team for walking with her the long distance of waiting for her new born baby. "There was no way I could be having this baby as I had kept trying and the same situations would arise. Now my son who is nine years old is happy to have a sister. "Praise be to God and thank you CTC for bearing the cost and encouraging me through this journey that was tough, my hope is that Freshia will grow and one day serve the needy in our community" says Agnes.
There has also been good rains and in some areas too heavy but all in all Maai Mahiu is now a green place and the grey dry, ugly picture has disappeared for a while. We are trusting God that things will change for the better. We planted 100 more trees in Ngeya primary school during the last Ubuntu day. Thanks to all the partnering groups for coming out to make "Ubuntu" in Maai Mahiu a reality.
On January 15th, I attended the District Health Stakeholders Forum in Naivasha for all groups and individuals who are directly and indirectly involved in health work. CTC was recognized by these District leaders for the efforts they have been showing in taking care of Maai Mahiu community. Now CTC is officially a member of this forum and with blessings to continue doing health work. We have been given the details and requirements for opening a health clinic and now the ball is on our side to locate for funds that will enable us to meet this need. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we pursue this noble task.
Blessings to all of you our friends and supporters for being there for us. We are praying for a great year of 2010 and desire more of your input to keep us going. Thank you all and wishing you all the best.
Jeremiah Kuria
Kenya Director
Monday, January 18, 2010
KARIBUNI
Malaika Mums are back for the new year with lots of energy. They all send their warm greetings for the new year and best wishes to all their friends who closely follow what they are doing.
The Malaika Mums boasted the achievement of making school uniform shirts for Ngeya primary school. It was challenging as their machines don't do a few things and the shirts were needed quickly, but they survived. We wish and hope we can get a few more opportunities like those ones to try our abilities.
What does the new year hold? We may not know what is coming to us or for us in the new year but we are willing to give our best so that we dont miss an opportunity of what we could do or become. We welcome and eagerly await all those who are planning to come visit us this year. Blessings to you this year and as you plan your trips.
Liz Josiah
The Malaika Mums boasted the achievement of making school uniform shirts for Ngeya primary school. It was challenging as their machines don't do a few things and the shirts were needed quickly, but they survived. We wish and hope we can get a few more opportunities like those ones to try our abilities.
What does the new year hold? We may not know what is coming to us or for us in the new year but we are willing to give our best so that we dont miss an opportunity of what we could do or become. We welcome and eagerly await all those who are planning to come visit us this year. Blessings to you this year and as you plan your trips.
Liz Josiah
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
ngeya environmental club
Happy new year guys, hope you had a wonderful holiday same case with us. The year started well with a lot of rainfall that has not been there for a long time. Environmental club is doing okay and we intend to achieve a lot this year 
We will start a botanical garden naming all the trees , environmental awareness by holding workshop with the help of one of our partners care of creation, we also plant grass and fence where we have planted trees.
Over the holiday we planted the garden with vegetables with the help of environmental club members and they are so determined to improve the school and also their homes.
Below is environmental club members over the holiday all excited and looking forward to a better tomorrow.
By Rocky
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The Center Opens for the year 2010
We are back for the year 2010. Everyone was excited to be back and to see each other again after the holidays. The wishes of a happy New Year were more than anything else early when we opened. A pile of dust had accumulated on the floors and on the windows from the dry dust that was blowing before the rains. Now the rains are here in plenty and we can have a break from the dust.
We received a number of visitors on our first day which is a good sign of blessings in the new year. I was checking to see if there would be a tall handsome man with long hair as the myth goes and believe it or not there was one fresh from America. So we may be looking at a great year full of blessings. But jokes aside, we had a good start and everyones prayer was that God will walk with us in this year and unfold what he has for the community of Maai Mahiu, to strengthen our relationships and grow us into the next level where all will feel the empowerment.
The Mendosas treated everyone with Sodas, Mandazis and Chapatis. It was a room full of joy. Community Health workers from Kijabe came to wish us a good year and to confirm that we have a great year ahead as partners to continue the fight against AIDS. The District Medical Oficer of Health (DMOH)Naivasha with the District Head of Nurses stopped by and were thankful for all that we are doing for our Malaika kids and the disabled community. Not to mention the individuals who came to see if we have opportunities for them to work for CTC.
We are thankful to all of you who have faithfully kept us in your thoughts and prayers and who have joined to support this needy cause so that our center can keep running. We also invite many others in this new year so that they can be part of the blessings we are going to share.
May you all have a wonderful year and may we continue to follow what CTC is doing in Kenya Maai Mahiu.
Jeremiah Kuria
We received a number of visitors on our first day which is a good sign of blessings in the new year. I was checking to see if there would be a tall handsome man with long hair as the myth goes and believe it or not there was one fresh from America. So we may be looking at a great year full of blessings. But jokes aside, we had a good start and everyones prayer was that God will walk with us in this year and unfold what he has for the community of Maai Mahiu, to strengthen our relationships and grow us into the next level where all will feel the empowerment.
The Mendosas treated everyone with Sodas, Mandazis and Chapatis. It was a room full of joy. Community Health workers from Kijabe came to wish us a good year and to confirm that we have a great year ahead as partners to continue the fight against AIDS. The District Medical Oficer of Health (DMOH)Naivasha with the District Head of Nurses stopped by and were thankful for all that we are doing for our Malaika kids and the disabled community. Not to mention the individuals who came to see if we have opportunities for them to work for CTC.
We are thankful to all of you who have faithfully kept us in your thoughts and prayers and who have joined to support this needy cause so that our center can keep running. We also invite many others in this new year so that they can be part of the blessings we are going to share.
May you all have a wonderful year and may we continue to follow what CTC is doing in Kenya Maai Mahiu.
Jeremiah Kuria
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