Category: Volunteering
Kenyan-Swiss Builds a 2.5 Acre Paradise for the People of Kikambala
She’s fondly referred to as Mama Maasai, or Mutter Courage (Mother courage). Grene Naisenya Schait-Maleko was born near the frontier to Tanzania in the Massai Mara. She Read More
Keeping his Promise to the People of Ganze – Hon. Shehe Brings in Doctors From Switzerland
This man has been a sensation in Switzerland since he announced his candidature for the Ganze Member of Parliament seat. I wrote about him while Read More
Message to the Au Pairs from the German Embassy in Nairobi
The German Embassy in Nairobi issued a statement to potential au pairs and au pair agents. The Embassy which has noticed an increase in the Read More
My Experience With Dr. Uwe Krenz Au Pair Agency
Hi, sorry for taking this long to write to you about my experience with Au-pair agency….I came to Germany in Aug 2004 as an Au-pair Read More
Kenyan Starring in a Play in Bonn
A Kenyan will be starring in an English play to be staged in Bonn. The play promises laughter and will keep you at the edge Read More
Kenyan Footballer Joins FC Köln
She was in Germany earlier this year to encourage young girls to play football. Now she’s back again but not as a visitor this time, Read More
When Agencies Make Your Life and That of Your Family, a Nightmare
I don’t know the rules that govern agents in Kenya but sometimes I think they have gone to far. I don’t know if Kenyans in Read More
Deportation of Pregnant Au Pairs the Norm in Denmark
According to an article from the Copenhagen Post, au pairs who get pregnant while in Denmark lose their residence permits and are deported to their Read More
Providing a Safe Haven for the “Desert Flowers”
Waris Dirie is a Somali girl from a humble background who rose to become a world top model. She shocked the world when she came Read More
Choosing a Current Account in Germany
Choosing the best current account in Germany can be a nightmare, simply because of the numerous offers and the hidden costs that come with most Read More
The German Embassy in Nairobi, Au Pair Visas and Appointments
I recently got a message complaining about the German Embassy in Nairobi. I spoke to the Embassy some time ago, read Interview with the German Read More
Restrictions on Donating blood in Germany
While I was back home, I was a St. John cadet and being that we took the oath to save lives, donating blood was basically Read More
Rent vs Hourly Earnings for Students in Major German Cities
Affordable housing can be a real challenge especially for students in major German cities. Major cities tend to offer higher costs of living making it Read More
A Partnership Between the Elderly and Students Where Both Profit
If you’re about to join Uni in one of the major towns in Germany, you not only face the challenge of not finding affordable housing Read More
Au Pair – FSJ – Studienkolleg – FH: Kenyan in Schleswig-Holstein Shares Her Journey
Pursuing education in Germany can be a long and winding road but if you keep at it, you’ll definitely get to where you’re going. This Read More
Exchange Program for ALL Ages – Experiment e.V.
Most of us know exchange programs in relation to schools and students but this group has revolutionised the whole exchange program with them having individuals Read More
A Talk with the German Embassy in Nairobi Regarding Kenyan Au Pairs and Visas
The issue with Kenyan au pairs coming to Germany has been the talk of town for a while and the stories range from alarming to Read More