Mr. Sam Okello, President of Sahel Publishing based in USA was at KCDN today, 14th May 2009.
Mr. Okello's visit was sentimental to staff at KCDN because, it is Mr. Okello and other friends who responded to our call for support last year in January when we were setting up.
It is instructive to note that Sam sent to us almost Kshs 72,000.00 to help us in various ways as we were setting up. We had to appreciate this very much.
On hand to receive Mr. Okello were Odhiambo T Oketch, the CEO at KCDN, Ms ELizabeth Mwende and Ms Ester Anyin Wekesa, our Programme Officers.
We discussed the upcoming KCDN Peace Run/Walk scheduled for 13th June 2009, the Upcoming Distribution of Guide Books for Literature to schools in Nyanza starting on 29th May 2009, and the big day for KCDN scheduled for 4th December 2009.
We were agreed that we must all join hands and do something. We must not wait for our leaders or the Government. We must compliment each other on this and in the process, make some change possible.
At KCDN, we invite support from all progressive forces in support of our children. At least, we are doing something positive.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Friends of KCDN
Dear Friends of KCDN,
On Saturday 9th May 2009, courtesy of Ms Irene Wasike, we gave our 35 girls sanitary towels at KCDN.
This was the third time Ms Wasike was buying for this girls the same. She had promised that she will do this for 1 year in support of what we are doing at KCDN with Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
She also undertook to financially support the private tuition on one of the girls, Caroline Nyamari, a class 8 pupil at Busara Primary School by paying the tuition fee of Kshs 1000.00 every 2 months.
We are indebted to Ms Wasike and as KCDN, we register our appreciation for this support.
On 13th June 2009, we are hosting the 2nd Edition of the KCDN Peace Run and we want to appeal to all Friends of KCDN to come forward and help us make this day a success.
On this day, we will be marching in solidarity with most Kenyans on the need for Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation. We believe that this must start with the children.
We have invited Bishop [Dr] Julius Mbagaya, the President, Baptist Convention, as our Key Note Speaker on; Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation; one year after the National Accord.
The successes that KCDN registered last year with our inauguaral KCDN Child Support Initiative, has made several parents and their children flock in to our offices seeking for intervention. We now have in our books 1950 such vulnerable children who have visited us and it is our prayers that with your support, we can do something for all these children.
Kindly join us in sharing the little that we can in support of our children.
At KCDN, we are doing something.
Blessings.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557
On Saturday 9th May 2009, courtesy of Ms Irene Wasike, we gave our 35 girls sanitary towels at KCDN.
This was the third time Ms Wasike was buying for this girls the same. She had promised that she will do this for 1 year in support of what we are doing at KCDN with Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
She also undertook to financially support the private tuition on one of the girls, Caroline Nyamari, a class 8 pupil at Busara Primary School by paying the tuition fee of Kshs 1000.00 every 2 months.
We are indebted to Ms Wasike and as KCDN, we register our appreciation for this support.
On 13th June 2009, we are hosting the 2nd Edition of the KCDN Peace Run and we want to appeal to all Friends of KCDN to come forward and help us make this day a success.
On this day, we will be marching in solidarity with most Kenyans on the need for Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation. We believe that this must start with the children.
We have invited Bishop [Dr] Julius Mbagaya, the President, Baptist Convention, as our Key Note Speaker on; Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation; one year after the National Accord.
The successes that KCDN registered last year with our inauguaral KCDN Child Support Initiative, has made several parents and their children flock in to our offices seeking for intervention. We now have in our books 1950 such vulnerable children who have visited us and it is our prayers that with your support, we can do something for all these children.
Kindly join us in sharing the little that we can in support of our children.
At KCDN, we are doing something.
Blessings.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
World Orphans Day 7th May 2009
The 7th of May is the World Orphans Day.
On this day, we need to reflect back on the society. We need to take stock and check out if we have been of support to the many orphans in the world.
At KCDN, we are doing something. We have been mobilizing educational support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, check us out at; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com. [sorry we have not posted this due to technical problems]
We must thank all Friends of KCDN, and Institutions that have come forward to support our course.
On 13th June 2009, we will be holding the 2nd Edition of the KCDN Peace Run at Montana/Calvary Grounds. The Peace Run/Walk will be flagged off at 8.00am. Then on 4th December 2009, we will hold the 2nd Edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative.
Last year, we were able to buy Text Books, Stationery and Uniforms in support of 250 such Orphans and Vulnerable Children. Due to the huge success that we had with this initiative, 1950 more children have registered with us at KCDN seeking our support.
We are not in a position to help all these children on our own. But with your support, we can buy these children the books, stationery, uniforms and shoes that they need for their education next year. We will be looking forward to your support.
Lastly, on behalf of the children at KCDN, I have been instructed, by both the pupils and theeir parents/guardians, to thank the following people and institutions without whom, we would not have been of support to our children;
1] Jairus K’Onyiego [US]
2] Phoenix Aviations Ltd
3] Sam Okello [US]
4] Irene Wasike and staff of Barclays Bank Haille Sellassie Avenue Branch
5] SGS Kenya Ltd
6] Tetra Pak East Africa Ltd
7] Nestle Kenya Ltd
8] Irene Ngugi [SA]
9] Leonard Amolo
10] Capital Airlines Ltd
11] Express Connections Ltd [Double M]
12] Jorum Odus [UK]
13] Pamela Ohonde [Denmark]
14] Mini Bakeries Nairobi Ltd
15] Sebastian Onyango [Finland]
16] Chacha Odera [Advocate]
17] President Ben Ondoro [Canada]
18] Rodgers Orero [UK]
19] Dr Paul Nyandoto [Finland]
20] Zedekiah Nyanchama [US]
21] Dr George Omburo [US]
22] Richard Mungla [Mozambique]
23] Regem Lugonzo
24] Dr Matunda Nyanchama [Canada]
25] Otiende Amolo [Rachier & Amolo Advocates]
26] Caroline Otieno [Arusha TZ]
27] Taxplus Consult Ltd
28] Dr PLO Lumumba
29] Kuria-Mwangi [UK]
30] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd
31] Elizabeth Onyango Auma
32] John Maina [US]
33] Dr Edwin Otieno
34] Eric Jang’olo
35] Chris Obwolo
36] Luke Ogono
37] Text Book Centre Ltd
38] Phoenix Publishers Ltd
39] East African Educational Publishers
40] Erdemann Company Ltd [Ha-Ha Water]
41] The Cradle- The Children Foundation
42] Herbert Omondi [Action Aid]
We are looking forward to more support from you, your friends and other people of goodwill. Let us come together and give a little in support of the orphans and vulnerable children.
God bless all of us as we commemorate this day dedicated to the orphans in this world. And for all of you who have been of support to KCDN in this initiative we say; Thank you and God bless.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
KCDN Peace Run on 13th June 2009
The 2nd Edition of the KCDN Peace Run/Walk will be held on the 13th June 2009.
We have invited the District Commissioner Nairobi East District to come and flag the Run/Walk at 8.00am at the Calvary/Montana Grounds in Komarock. We have invited the church leaders to attend and give us some messages of hope about peace, national healing and reconciliation.
We have also invited local leaders to come and help preach the virtues of Peace and the Annotated Agenda Item No 4. We believe that this social gathering will help in pushing the agenda of peace, national healing and reconciliation forward.
We invite your participation in helping to make this happen.
Odhhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Nestle Kenya Ltd supports KCDN
17th April 2009
We received 750 Exercise Books, 500 Pencils, 250 Rulers and 250 Time Tables from Nestle Kenya Ltd on Wednesday 15th April 2009 in support of the KCDN Child Support Initiative.
On behalf of KCDN and the children for whom we are doing this, we want to register our appreciation to the Managing Director, Management and staff at Nestle Kenya Ltd for this noble gesture. We are very appreciative of this and we know this is the beginning of a more fruitful engagement into the future. Thank you.
In appreciation of this gesture, we invited 124 children in the KCDN Child Support Initiative to our offices on 17th April 2009 and gave them 6 exercise books, 2 pencils, 1 ruler and a time table each. The rest of the children will each receive 2 pencils, 1 ruler and a time table each at a later date.
On 13th June 2009, we will be hosting the 2nd Edition of KCDN Peace Run in support of Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation. We have invited motivational speakers to come and encourage us on the need for national healing and reconciliation.
The race/walk will be flagged off by the District Commissioner Nairobi East District at 8.00am at Montana/Calvary Grounds. Participant’s registration will start as early as 6.00am at the grounds. We look forward to facilitations from people of goodwill.
We look forward to working closely with you in our KCDN Child Support Initiative.
Yours faithfully,
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Irene Wasike supports the KCDN Girls
Yesterday, 8th March 2009, we were able to give some 35 girls who are of age sanitary towels at KCDN.
The towels were bought courtesy of Ms Irene Wasike in her private capacity. Irene has been of immense support to KCDN. Last month she bought the same girls sanitary towels and she has undertaken to do this for the whole year. Last year, she mobilized her staff at Barclays Bank Haile Sellassie Avenue Branch in a drive that raised for KCDN Kshs 59,000.00 in support of the KCDN Child Support Initiative.
In the picture, Ms Elizabeth Mwende of KCDN is seen giving out the towels on behalf of Irene.
On behalf of KCDN, I must register our appreciation to Irene over this noble gesture. Thank you and God Bless you.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Presidential Visit to KCDN 2nd April 2009
Mr. Ben Ondoro, President- Kenya Community in
In his maiden visit, Mr. President was accompanied by;
1] Ms Betina Sehnke, Founder Director, Huband Cradle of Hope Children’s Home;
2] Ms Lynda J. Kuhn, Senior Vice President, Maple Leaf Foods,
3] Lone Desperson, Maple Leaf Foods;
And a Lady whose name we inadvertently missed.
On hand to receive our visitors were;
1] Mr. Onyango-Oloo, a Friend of KCDN, a prolific social commentator;
2] Mr. Lawrence Murunga, a Trustee of KCDN;
3] Mr. Onyango Atito, a Trustee of KCDN;
4] Tom from the Chief’s office;
5] Mr. Owino Olendo, Director, Taxplus Consult Ltd, a Friend of KCDN; [Came in late]
6] Ms. Phyllis Wanjiku, the Office Manager, KCDN;
7] Ms. Elizabeth Mwende, Programmes Officer, KCDN;
8] Ms. Ester Anying, Programmes Officer, KCDN; and
9] Odhiambo T Oketch, CEO KCDN.
This was an introductory meeting of minds to explore areas of mutual cooperation in support of the Kenyan Child. We will in the course of Mr. Ondoro’s stay in
In the process, Mr. President Ondoro gave KCDN a personal donation of Kshs 10,000.00. On behalf of KCDN, I must pass our sincere thanks to Mr. President. He requested that this donation be used the best way we can, and we at KCDN have decided to invest the same in our KCDN Child Support Initiative where we will again buy educational support to the children. It is worthy to note that President Ondoro has been supporting a children's home in Mathare in Kasarani for the past 6 years.
This support and visit was of paramount importance to us at KCDN. It shows that we have friends and people of goodwill who are silently following what we are doing.
We will be posting our protocol with Kenya Community in
Thank you Mr. President. Thanks to Betina, Lynda, Desperson and Onyango-Oloo. Thanks for your visit to KCDN.
Our blessings and regards.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.
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