Africa Programs Director visits Kenya
Updated: Sep 2, 2025
In July, Fabien, our Africa Programs Director, made his way to Kenya, East Africa, to boost Konexio’s presence in this fast-growing region. While there, he finally got to meet the Kenya-based Konexio Africa crew—Fidel Mutuku, Anthony Mulanzia, and Seth Sunya. After so many Zoom calls, it was a breath of fresh air to finally put faces to names and share some laughs in person.
Next up, Fabien headed to the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northeastern Kenya, where he connected with alumni, trainers, and Juma. Fr. David from JRS was also there, making it a truly memorable visit. It was all about strengthening our ties with our amazing beneficiaries and alumni, and doubling down on our mission to bring digital inclusion to marginalized communities in Kenya.
Fabien also had a jam-packed schedule, meeting with current and potential partners, including Jesuit Refugee Service, Shofco, the French and Norwegian ambassadors, the Slovakian Development Cooperation Counsellor, and organizations like AFD.
These meetings were all about networking and strengthening our collaborations, boosting our resources, and setting the stage for even bigger impact through Konexio Africa’s programs.
Fabien’s visit to Kenya highlights how much can come from moving beyond virtual meetings and building stronger relationships face to face. Connecting with alumni, trainers, beneficiaries, and potential partners also shows how collaboration can expand the reach and impact of digital inclusion programs. That same value of assessing different possibilities and planning the next move is reflected in Block Blast board management, where each decision affects the opportunities that follow.
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It’s encouraging to see how the Kenya visit combined relationship-building with practical efforts to expand digital inclusion. Meeting beneficiaries, alumni, trainers, and potential partners in person can strengthen the trust and coordination needed for programs to grow sustainably. The focus on collaboration and resource development also highlights how effective planning can turn local connections into long-term progress, much like the Blox Fruits community and progression experience.
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It’s always great to hear about reconnecting with people in person after so many virtual interactions! That feeling of finally putting faces to names and sharing genuine laughs is truly special. It reminds me a bit of the satisfaction I get from finally identifying a song on Heardle, a music challenge I've been playing lately. It's a fun way to test your song recognition skills starting from just that first little snippet, and it brings back so many memories. Speaking of connections and new experiences, what's a recent trip or encounter that brought a smile to your face?
Great to see Konexio's Africa Director in Kenya boosting digital inclusion for refugees—such important work! Makes me think about planning my own volunteer trip; I'll check the date weeks from now to see when I can go.