KAAYA

KENYA ASSOCIATION OF THE AFS & YES ALUMNI

The KL-YES program also provides a forum for the YES students to become active volunteers and participates fully in community development through the alumni network. The students, once integrated back to the society become a member of the local alumni network and participate in community projects. The alumni also benefit from regular training, locally and abroad, to be provided with skills and tools necessary to develop leadership skills and effectively train other alumni upon returning home

The Kenya Association of AFS & YES Alumni (KAAYA) was  formed to unite all the Kenyan Alumni with a goal to change the community. The objectives of the association is to :

1) To uphold the mandate of giving back to the community by promoting the culture of education and peace through community service and volunteerism.
2) To help realize the Sustainable Development Goals in line with the UN millennial vision.
3) To promote the concept of Intercultural learning in our communities.

 

KAAYA EXECUTIVE LEADERS

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PRESIDENT

Fatma Khalfan is a law student. She participated in the YES Program the year 2017, hosted in Oregon Ohio . She has been involved in community service since the year 2018 and managed to start her own project to empower youths in Malindi, Kilifi County Kenya. Fatma is currently the President of KAAYA elected in the year 2022.

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VICE PRESIDENT

Hassan Abdulkadir was hosted in Defiance OH the year 2017 and is currently pursuing Computer Science. He has been involved in a number of engagements with the youth to inspire and empower them. Find more information  about him on Instagram and Facebook

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TREASURER

Joyner Irine participated in the YES Program the year 2016, hosted in New Haven, Indiana. She is pursuing Applied Bioengineering and has been actively participating in empowerment programs in Malindi. Joyner was sworn in as the KAAYA Treasurer the year 2023.

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CHAIRMAN ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

Ebinino Roniex is a global citizen practicing GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Participated in the YES program the year 2013, hosted in Chickamauga, GA. Ebinino has done a number of projects such as Kariobangi Cleanup – 2016, Global Youth Service Day at Kisumu Remand Home, Tree planting and mentorship Our lady of Peace Muhoroni and Golf course Childrens home – 2021,2022. He was nominated to be the chairman of the Electoral body of KAAYA in the year 2021.

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one love 5 – DENIS KATANA

Dennis Katana, YES '20 Nebraska

Denis Katana is pursuing cybersecurity at the United States International University-Africa (USIU). His journey is built on a foundation of giving back, a value he championed through founding the ‘One Love Project Kenya.’ Over the past three years, He has been privileged to lead and participate in numerous community empowerment projects. The one that stands out the most was the food drive and drought awareness in Ganze, Kilifi County.

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ONE LOVE PROJECT
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Mohammed Amin, YES '15, California

Mohammed is very passionate in creating a positive change in his community. In 2017 he engaged with his beneficiaries on how to use social media for social change, an initiative of Global New Media Lab and the U.S department of state. In Mid August 2023, he was funded by the American Council for a YES Alumni project on career fair for 50 high school students, ” Lamu High Schools career fair”.

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LYDIA AKINYI, YES '19 IOWA

Lydia is a student at Chuka University pursuing a Degree in Biomedical science and technology. Among her successes is the completion of 100 hours of volunteering in her host state Iowa. Ever since her return home, she has been leading projects to inspire youths in giving back to the community.
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