KARIBU KENYA! Long considered to be the Cradle of Civilization, Kenya is a fascinating land steeped in history, where many cultures have flourished only to give way to more. If you want a glimpse of just about every type of geography, this is the place to visit. The land features vast plains in the south, forests
in the west, and deserts in the north, where some Kenyan nomadic tribes like the famed Maasai and Turkana people(s) carry on their ageold lives constantly on the move.
Welcome to Kenya!
Kenya is located in East Africa; is a proud member of the East African
Community & prior to British Colonialism, Kenya’s location on the Indian Ocean inspired many adventurers to venture into the African Interior. Kenya Achieved
Independence on Dec 12, 1963. Kenya has a diverse ethnic community with 42 tribes composed of the Bantu and Nilotic Populations and large minorities of the Cushitic
descent (e.g. Somalis) and large Indian, Arab and Chinese communities.
Kenya at a Glance
Official Language: ENGLISH |National Language: SWAHILI Population of Nairobi: Approximately 3.5 million Average Bus Fare: $2-3 USD (150-300 KES) per day | Average Meal Cost: $3-7 USD (250-800
KES) | Accommodation: $200 USD (17,000 KES) per month (inclusive of Wifi, Breakfast + Lunch) |Airport Taxi Cost: $20 (2,000 KES) [usually pickup is arranged by our MC] | Clothing: Jeans & Shorts with light Shirts. Light Sweater(s) & Slim Jacket(s) are recommended for chilly mornings and rainy days; 3 pairs of Sneakers + 1 pair of Light Boots are strongly recommended for long hikes. Additional Items: Lots of sunscreen and body lotion; at least two pairs of protective glasses to ward off dust.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK TAXI PICKUP FROM AIRPORT As of July 2011, the new Visa rates are as follows: Single Journey Visa (SJV) - $50 Multiple Journey Visa (MJV) - $100 Transit Visa (TV) - $20
Referral Visa - $20
Trip Planning Data
CITIZENS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES MUST HAVE A VISA PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN KENYA Afghanistan
Cameroon
Libya
North Korea
Armenia
Eritrea
Lebanon
Stateless Persons
Azerbaijan
Iraq
Mali
Syria
Somali
Tajikistan
*For those whose country does not appear in the list above, visas can be obtained at the Airport upon arrival. It is advisable to obtain the visa from the Kenyan Embassy or High Commission in your country prior to departure. **For more information visit http://www.immigration.co.ke
VACCINATIONS/ IMMUNIZATIONS For anyone travelling to Kenya (or if you plan to travel across East Africa) a Yellow Fever Immunization is MANDATORY. The immunization is valid for 10 years and is to be presented at the airport upon arrival. Owing to the fact that Kenya has a tropical climate, the possibility of getting infected with Malaria is high. It is therefore recommended that you start taking anti malaria tablets at least ONE MONTH before travelling. Even while in Kenya, it is recommended that you continue taking the dosage especially if you intend to travel to the lake side and coastal regions. Other immunizations that are also necessary include: Typhoid | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B
Visa & Medical Info
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Average High
24.5
25.6
25.6
24.1
22.6
(76)
(78)
(78)
(75)
11.5
11.6
13.1
(53)
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64.1
56.5
92.9 219.4 176.6 35.0
(2.5)
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
21.5
20.6 21.4
23.7
24.7
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23.4
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14.0
13.2
11.0
10.1 10.2
10.5
12.5
13.1
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17.5 23.5
28.3
55.3 154.2
101
(2.2)
(4)
(8.6)
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Jul
(1.4) (0.7) (0.9) (1.1)
Weather Forecast
(6.1)
*MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN KENYA.
Weather & Climate
Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North West of Nairobi. The park which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem
harbours a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to Klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck. Activities Hiking
Camping
Rock Climbing
Horse Riding
Spa Experience
Bird Watching
Photography
Wildlife viewing
Cycling
Trip to Hell’s Gate
At the heart of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust based in Nairobi is the conservation activity known as the Orphans’ Project, which has achieved worldwide acclaim through its hugely successful elephant and rhino rescue and rehabilitation program.
The Orphans’ Project exists to offer hope for the future of Kenya’s threatened elephant and rhino populations as they struggle against the threat of
poaching for their ivory and horn, and the loss of habitat due to human population pressures and conflict, deforestation and drought.
Animal Orphanage (Nairobi)
Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754m above sea level. Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in the Maasai
language. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously line the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons and other large mammals. Black and white rhinos have also been introduced.
Trip to Lake Nakuru
The endangered Rothschild Giraffe breeding programme started with the inception of the Giraffe Centre in 1979 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.
The giraffes breed naturally in an approximate 120 Acreage of land and the young calves born at the centre are introduced back into the wild at the age of roughly 2 years.
These tame Giraffes are often hand-fed and petted by visitors who are occasionally allowed to roam the Giraffe enclosure in small groups. Ever since the breeding started, the centre has handled over 50 Rothschild Giraffes and most of them have been reintroduced to the wild in selected areas in Kenya that are well protected.
Giraffe Centre (Nairobi)
The Museum aims to interpret Kenya's rich heritage and offers a one stop for visitors to sample the country's rich heritage both for education and leisure. In addition to the museum, visitors are treated to a variety of shopping and dining facilities, as well as
botanical gardens that offer a serene environment. Nairobi Snake Park is one of the NMK attractions. Currently the Snake Park exhibits invertebrates such as
giant snails, baboon spider and vertebrates including various amphibians, reptiles, birds & mammals.
National Museum (Nairobi)
Specialized Unit (SU) Riara Riara University was founded in September 2012 AIESEC Riara began as an EXPANSION by AIESEC Daystar in October 2013
Community Development Projects 2014 *16 June – 4 August: Launch date of our first iGCDP Project: ELIMU UZITO
*21 July – 8 September: Share a Smile Project + PaMoja Kids Project Upcoming Festivals ** Pamoja Kids Festival | Kuleana Festival | Hay Festival **All upcoming festivals will be held in the month of September
Ambitious
AIESEC RIARA imbues every project and opportunity with our innovative
blend of originality and practicality. Every GCDP project breaks new ground in the community and offers fresh, practical solutions to everyday issues.
Challenging
AIESEC RIARA facilitates a transformative process. All interns will be
placed in situations that demand innovative change. Every GCDP project is an integrated experience = {Local Intern Team + International Intern Team} to raise strong community leaders and unite the global community to create an unstoppable force for positive change and incredible impact.
Enduring
AIESEC RIARA is where innovation begins! Our community-first approach
means every partnership is a shared, fruitful development experience that transforms all participants and produces lasting change. Every GCDP project begins with a need-based analysis and ends with a solution-based application.
Each Trainee is allocated an AIESEC Buddy who is to be your main contact person at least TWO WEEKS before arrival. Your buddy is supposed to answer your questions and help you with your introduction and integration into the Kenyan culture and way of life. Upon your first days of arrival, your Buddy is expected to take you to your place of work and chaperone your
visits around the city of Nairobi until you are confident enough to move around alone. If a Buddy is not available or fails to carry out their duties, the Incoming
Exchange Team (ICX) will provide you with regular assistance. Join our Trainee AIESEC RIARA *Facebook Group:
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HEALTH EDUCATION ELIMU UZITO is an Educational Project targeting children living in slums aged 9 to 18 and seeks to enrich the lives of impoverished children by teaching subject classes, computer science, drama and music.
“Kuleana” is Swahili for “Nurture”
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ENVIRONMENT
AIESEC RIARA Project: Elimu Uzito 7 Weeks (2014) | 16 June – 4 August
Job Description
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Teaching Subject Classes
Teaching Dance & Music Teaching Acting
Departments
Marketing Department Education Department Theatre Department Music Department
Teaching Computer Science Coordinating Theatre Play with 50 + Kids
Coordinating Choral Choir with 100 + Kids Participation in Global Village Feast
Requirements
Excellent English At least one of the following: Instrumental Talent Singing Talent Dancing Talent Artistic Talent
Marketing
Theatrical Production
Regularly update AIESEC RIARA website and AIESEC RIARA pages on social media. Create press package for Elimu Uzito fundraiser events: CONCERT & DRAMA.
Write theatre play script and train and develop all interns’ acting skills. Design costumes, props and set pieces for use in the final performances (CONCERT & DRAMA).
Create marketing plan and approach corporate
sponsors
for
project
partnership.
Education
CLICK LINKS BELOW TO APPLY FOR ELIMU UZITO MARKETING DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1416
Design Educational Curriculum (including
MARKETING MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1417
Art & Crafts + Computer Science) for use in
EDUCATION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1418
Kibera schools.
EDUCATION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1419
Create teaching material for use by Elimu Uzito team, and train and develop all interns’ teaching skills.
Musical Production
THEATRICAL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1420 THEATRICAL PRDOUCTION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1421 MUSICAL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1422 MUSICAL PRDOUCTION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1423
Write choral verses and song pieces (for the DRAMA) and train and develop all interns’ singing skills.
Uzito Departments
Issues
Work Environment
Elimu Uzito interns will be working in underdeveloped (ghetto) schools in the areas of Soweto East (15 minute walk from Riara University) + Laini Saba (near the railway tracks – 10 minute walk from Riara University). [See KIBERA SLUM Details below] Most of the children studying in these schools come from families that live on less than $1 USD per day and cannot afford to provide regular meals for their children or even purchase school books,
uniforms and stationary. Extreme poverty due to high unemployment and high illiteracy often has meant that most parents cannot afford to pay tuition fees and as a result these underdeveloped schools have few and underqualified teachers. Hunger in school reduces a child’s capacity to learn and increases school dropout rates as children leave in search of food.
Solutions Elimu Uzito will tackle the major issue of poverty via fundraisers: the Concert & the Drama. The funds raised will be used to sponsor children by paying for their tuition fees, school uniforms, exercises books and stationary. The tuition fees will be utilized by informal schools to hire qualified teachers. Uzito Integrated Food Program will tackle the major issue of child hunger. [See Global Village Feast].
“Kibera” is the Nubian word for “Forest” or “Jungle”. Kibera is a division of the Nairobi Area and a neighbourhood of the city of Nairobi that is approx. 5 kilometres
(3.1 mi) from the city centre. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and one of the largest urban slum areas in Africa. Many sources estimate that around 100,000 in Kibera Ward while
Kibera/Kibra proper is estimated to have over 1 million residents. The Kibera neighbourhood is divided into a number of villages, including KIANDA, SOWETO EAST, GATWEKERA, KISIMU NDOGO, LINDI, LAINI SABA, SIRANGA, MAKINA and MASHIMONI. Conditions in Kibera are extremely poor, and most of its residents lack access to basic services, including electricity and running water.
Kibera Slum (Nairobi)
The Elimu Uzito Integrated Food Program (aka Uzito Food Program) is an ongoing program run by AIESEC RIARA that supplements existing food programmes and delivers a food program (where none exists) in informal schools based in slums. Every Friday from 12:30PM – 2:00PM at Riara University main campus (Mbagathi Way, Nairobi) Uzito interns, AIESECers from several universities in the CBD region along with Riara students will cook food using Riara’s kitchen facility and prepare a Global Village Feast open to university students, parents
and friends of AIESEC. Participants will bring either:
500 KES Donation or more. Home cooked or purchased food that can serve at least 3 persons.
Donation of at least 3 or 4 non-perishable food items (for the food program in Kibera schools). PLEASE NOTE: keep all food items and beverages in the luggage you checked into the plane. DO NOT carry food items or beverages in your carry-on luggage.
For more details contact: Eunice Radak – eunice.radak@riarauniversity.ac.ke
Global Village Feast
What are you waiting for?
KARIBU KENYA! Contacts Elimu Uzito Project Coordinator – Gabriel Nafthali | gabriel.siage@aiesec.net Facebook – Gabriel Siage | WhatsApp (+254) 702 525 213 | Skype – Gabriel Siage Vice President iGCDP – Venessa Njeri | venessa.njoroge@riarauniversity.ac.ke
Facebook – Venessa Jerry Lellynell | WhatsApp (+254) 718 223 825 | Skype – neysar101 Local Committee President – Yuri Zambarakji | yuri.zambarakji@aiesec.net Facebook – Yuri Thaddeus | WhatsApp & WeChat [Wēixìn] (+254) 707 907 949 | Skype – yuri_tz Intern Tracker Form for Taxi Pickup from Airport | Chemwa Cab Company (+254) 721 932 521 Riara University (CLICK ME TO SEE RIARA VIRTUAL TOUR!) – (Dial Locally) 0703 038 000 ; 0706 200 200
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