After School Program
I was born and raised in a small village in Western Kenya called Kakamega. I then moved to the US for grad school and have been here for 5 years. My wife works for the U of I Hospitals and Clinics and we have a soon-to-be 3 year old son.
After graduating from the University of Nairobi, I worked for the UN doing HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, nutrition and drug addiction therapies. I enjoy the field of social work and when an opportunity to work with CCT presented itself, I jumped on it! Every child I see coming in with a smile makes my job fulfilling, and the people I work with at CCT are awesome beyond measure.
One fun fact about me has to do with my name. Back in my village, we name children based on what’s happening when they’re born. My mother gave birth to me while she was preparing dinner and guess what! My middle name (Andegah) means cooking! I don’t use it us much, but won’t ever mind being called chief chef. I’m actually a very good cook!
Where are you originally from?
Kenya
What is your favorite food?
Ugali and Chapati
What is your favorite Animal?
Hyena and Coyote
If you could be any cartoon character, what would it be and why?
Spongebob Squarepants
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A fundraiser for Charities in Africa
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Getting my very first pair of shoes. This made me feel like a teacher because back in my village students were not allowed to wear shoes.