JANUARY 2024 In 2024, the Kenyan Program on Pedagogies for Community (KPPC) undertook a transformative initiative that set the stage for our First Kenyan Program on Pedagogies for Community held in August. This foundational activity, titled Mapping Communities: Exploring Kenya’s Tapestry of Culture and Conflict, was carried out in January 2024 to provide critical insights and a practical framework for the summer school’s theme, What is Kenya, Who is Kenya? Community, Culture, Conflict. Communities and Locations Visited Preparatory Meeting: Held on January 8th to clarify objectives, finalize logistics, and assign roles. Lari: Explored the Kikuyu community’s history, including the impact of the Lari Massacre. Eldoret: Discussed cultural dynamics and tribal tensions. Bungoma: Visited an African traditional church and studied the Bukusu community’s heritage. Mapping Communities Image By visiting these communities, KPPC fellows gained contextual understanding, experiential learning, and groundwork for meaningful dialogue. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to fostering empathy and sustainable coexistence, laying the groundwork for transformative programs.
Dates: January 8, 2024 – January 14, 2024