After a long dry spell, the rains are finally here. When I started farming, the first thing I did was build a water storage pond to help manage the long and unpredictable periods of droughts.
Here is my step-by-step guide on how build a pond:
#KyavitiChronicles
The General Rotary knew: A tribute to CDF Francis Ogolla
Earlier this year, Rotary needed to host an event and we had this ambitious idea to hold it at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata.
I and a few Rotarians decided to pay General Ogolla a visit.
From the moment we walked…
Congratulations Patricia on your appointment as CEO/Executive Director WPP Scangroup. Good luck as you take on this new challenge!
From your loudest cheerleaders and supporters - Mueni, Makena and Leo
Happy Birthday to my dearest wife
@patriciaithau
Thank you for doing life with me for the last 28 years now. Looking forward to many more years and experiences together. Happy Birthday!!
#birthdaycelebration
Today I mourn my beloved maternal uncle Dr. Harris Mutio Mule who rested on Sunday aged 87.
Many will remember him as the former Chancellor of Kenyatta University, one of Kenya’s most renowned economist and a sterling technocrat.
Mzee Mule holds a very special place in my…
Celebrating Growth and Collaboration: Our Kyaviti Farm Journey!
It is nearly two years since my siblings and I started (serious) farming in Kyaviti Farm.
The farm is an inheritance from my parents and since all of us had moved to the big cities to pursue different interests,…
Happy 62nd
#Birthday
to me! I'm feeling grateful for another year of love, laughter, and new experiences. As I celebrate this milestone, I want to hear from all of you!
Ask me any question you've been dying to know in the comments below. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Two months of 2022 are down. Today, I want to share with you the three things that held me back the most in the last 60+ years:
1. Procrastination
2. Self-doubt
3. Worry.
These three had more impact than my sworn enemies, lack of money, relatives, swindlers and others combined!
This photo sums up how my week has been - fulfilling! On Wednesday, I visited Mwingi in Kitui County to see a community water harvesting project and I met this Mama who reminded me of my mother. Even before she spoke, she gave me a big hug. She is known as Mama Maendeleo; born in…
Greetings from New York, New York! Starting my morning with a cup of Kenyan coffee as I prepare to start my final Rotary leadership training in preparation for my role as District Governor from 1st July, 2023! Next stop- Orlando Florida!
@Rotary
@d9212_
#NewYork
#Rotary
Just spent my Sunday in the beautiful Kereita Forest, Kiambu County, in Kenya planting trees.
Thank you Rotary Club of Muthaiga North for mobilizing other Rotary clubs in the tree planting experience. It was certainly a day well spent.
Now, guess how many seedlings I planted?…
Today is
#WorldRadioDay
many of you may not know, my father John Ithau was one of Kenya’s pioneer radio broadcasters
He brought the nation together through the popular KBC radio program, 'Know Your Government,' where he introduced listeners to key figures in the Kenyan…
Rotarians in Rotary International District 9212 are sad to announce the loss of our dear Rotarian and my friend, Sidy Nduta, a member of the Rotary Club of Syokimau and the Rotary Kenya Office Administrator.
I worked closely with Past President Rtn. Sidy Nduta. Together we…
Happy to announce our latest addition to the Rotary family! The Rotary Club of Utawala.
Over the weekend, I chartered the new club that has 43 charter members.
Rotary clubs are the ones that work directly with communities. I am excited that RC Utawala has 43 passionate and…
My DM is full of questions regarding the post I did on how to construct a pond. As they say, make hay while it shines. Don’t let any rainwater, river water, surface runoff, community water supplies go to waste. Mapema ndio best.
I have answered all your questions…
#Buildingapond
Today I witnessed the power of partnerships.
@RotaryClubKaren
in Kenya, The Rotary Club of Woodland in the US, and the
@Rotary
pooled resources to deliver a state of the art hand washing facility in a local school.
The Rotary Pin
To many, it is just a pin, but to me and over 1.2 million Rotarians around the world, the Rotary pin is a passport or a key that opens many doors
@RotaryDE
@d9212_
@Rotary
Good morning Kenya 🇰🇪
Leonard and
@patriciaithau
here, sending greetings from the annual Rotary International convention happening in Melbourne,Australia.
What an incredible time we're having as we network with +14K Rotarians from around the world.
@JenJonesRotary
@JohnHewko
Guide to building a sand dam
Last week I was Mwingi, Kitui County, a county in Kenya that is mostly hot and dry. Here, some farmers who relied on rain fed agriculture have adopted rain harvesting methods to ensure they can farm all year round.
I am a big proponent of water…
Good evening from down under in Melbourne, Australia!
Ready to join the global Rotary family at the 2023 Rotary International Convention.
Excited to connect, learn, and ignite change together!
@Rotary
@d9212_
#RotaryReady
#RIConvention2023
#TBT
Two years ago, I got a news that I had been nominated to become Rotary District Governor 2023/24.
I was in Lamu on a work assignment. My phone was ringing insistently and messages were filling my inbox.
On 9th September 2021, when President Uhuru Kenyatta and
@Rotary
President
@Shekhar_Rotary
met, one of the requests President Uhuru made was for Rotary to provide pediatric healthcare services.
Happy to announce the signing of a partnership between Rotary District 9212 and Mama Doing Good , an initiative led by Kenya's First Lady, Her Excellency Mama Rachel Ruto.
The collaboration will enable us work together in implementing water and sanitation projects in rural…
My day in pictures. It was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥as we launched the 2023/4 theme for Rotary District 9212 (Kenya, Ethiopia, SouthSudan & Eritrea).
@d9212_
@Rotaract_D9212
@Rotary
At 62, I have learned that it is not about the years you have lived, but the experiences you have gone through.
Every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make beautiful memories.
Happy Wednesday!
#WisdomWednesday
#EmbraceLife
#AgeIsJustANumber
Spent my morning at
@ntvkenya
talking about Rotary's efforts in eradicating Polio in Africa and the world.
There is hope as the disease is only found in a few countries now. The end is near and Rotary will make it happen.
Thank you
@NationMediaGrp
and
@ntvkenya
Kenya for…
#8
. Maintenance
Regularly maintain the pond by checking the water quality, clean the filter system, and remove any debris in the pond.
Good luck! If you have any question, I am happy to respond.
#KyavitiChronicles
#buildingapond
#waterstorage
If you are in Rotary leadership, you will know 12 months is a very, very short time. We are now in the last lap of the Rotary year 2022/3.
@Rotary
@d9212_
It has been a while since I updated you about Kyaviti. So, yesterday I hosted Rotaractors and Rotarians at Kyaviti Farm in Makueni and we spent quality time together.
I shared the highs and lows of farming. The techniques we have employed, the changes we had to make and the…
If you are a parent, you know how emotional growth milestones can be. When your child takes his/her first steps or says “Mama”, “Papa”, “Dada”… it is certainly worth a celebration.
Last evening, I was celebrating the Rotary Club of Ngong Road, a very young Club that is…
#TBT
I spent last weekend with the members of the Rotary Club of Nanyuki. I was there to install their incoming Club President, Gad Kamarei and his Board members.
The Club is only 5 years old but they have BIG BOLD projects. During my last visit to RC Nanyuki, I and DG Azeb…
#WisdomWednesday
Throughout my 62 years, I have learnt that true wisdom comes from embracing change, adapting to challenges, and finding the beauty in every phase and every day of life.
It is about letting go of regrets and trying to remain focused in the present moment, as it…
A little weekend recap…
Rotary is determined to be rid of polio from the face of the earth for good - a challenge it took on beginning in 1985 when it started its PolioPlus Programme.
@Rotary
A beautiful breakfast meeting at Rotary Club of Parklands where I had the honor of formally awarding 15 members of the club with the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow recognitions.
@RotaryParklands
@rcnparklands
@Rotary
@d9212_
Guess who was practicing ahead of today’s F1 race?
Yesterday I and the incoming Rotary Presidents for the Nairobi, Kiambu and Eastern Regions were racing at the Whistling Moran Race track in Machakos County.
My first project visit as District Governor was to officially handover a school library at Lower Kabete Primary School (LKPS).
The library was formally a run down classroom and after a record two months it was rehabilitated and transformed into a beautiful library - thanks to…
It was a great honor to spend time with pupils from Gede Primary School in Watamu, Kenya - situated next to the world famous Gede Ruins.
Their fascination with the Rotary District Governor Chain reminded me of how inquisitive I was at their age, years later, and it has shaped…
Excited to announce that Rotary District 9212 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tegla Leroupe Peace Foundation (TLPF).
With over two decades of experience in fostering peace, harmony, and sustainable development in conflict-prone regions of Kenya, Uganda,…
This morning, I and Rotary leaders met the Kenya Red Cross team - Peter Murgor, Caleb Chemirmir, Elizabeth Osodo, and Reuben Momanyi - at their South C headquarters.
We discussed how Rotary and the Red Cross can join forces to help communities affected by the ongoing floods.…
And so, it begins…
Off to Addis Ababa for the 98th District Conference and Assembly for Rotary District 9212 Kenya 🇰🇪
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Eritrea 🇪🇷 and South Sudan 🇸🇸
@Rotary
@d9212_
Thank you
@SpiceFM
Situation Room team
@ericLatiff
@ctmuga
@nduokoh
@ednahombaso
for an intellectually stimulating discussion about practical mitigation and adaptation solutions that Kenya can implement to deal with the weather extremes. We are already implementing some of the…
Good morning from my Happy Place- Kyaviti Farm.Some of these trees are 55 years old. When my parents planted them I was only 5 years old and now look at them.
It is said that one plants trees so that those coming after them will enjoy their shade.
Tomorrow, I and the wider Rotary fraternity will be joining friends and family in celebrating the life of the late Rotarian Sidy Nduta at Lifespring Chapel Syokimau from 4.00pm. Since she passed on, those who knew and interacted with Sidy have shared amazing stories about her.…
Happy new week friends!
A sneak peak into my safari weekend. As you would guess, I was busy doing Rotary work. An installation of two Rotary Club Presidents and over 250 guests, representing over 41 Rotary clubs!
Congratulations to President Thomas Ndiritu of the Rotary Club…
Happy New Week!
I am back from
#Uganda
. For now, let me take time to catch my breath and I will be back with all the details of what went down.
Wishing you all a lovely Monday and
@newweek
ahead.
Its a wrap!!!
An amazing week it has been. The Rotary International Conference 2023 has come to an end.
First, I’ve ticked off Australia/Melbourne from my bucket-list.
Asia ☑️
Africa ☑️
North America ☑️
South America ☑️
Antarctica ❌
Europe ☑️
Australia ☑️
Melbourne has…
What an amazing day we had in Mombasa hosting over 500 differently abled children for a day of fun and just hanging out.
Next one coming up in Nairobi on Saturday 17th at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata.
#RotarySunshineRally
#WeAreOne
Celebrating 119 years of service. Happy Birthday Rotary!!
@rotaryinternational
QUICK FIRE 🔥🔥🔥 QUIZ:
How well do you know Paul Harris? Get the three answers correct and win a surprise gift!
1. What profession was Paul Harris?
2. Which Rotary club did Paul Harris start?…
#RotaryTuesday
I am back to Nairobi after a working weekend at the Coast where I officiated a joint installation ceremony of eight Rotary Clubs held in Watamu, a small town situated on the North Coast of Kenya .
The ceremony brought together over 300 Rotarians and Rotaractors…
#5
. Shape the pond
After excavation, shape the sides and bottom of the pond to make sure it is sloped correctly at 60 degrees and has a natural appearance.
Today is World Mental Health Day.
It is a day to remind ourselves about the importance of prioritising mental wellbeing everyday.
Mental wellness should be taught in schools to help our young ones appreciate it from a young age.
Start by proactively looking after your…
So, this is was what I was up to when Boyz to Men was in town over the weekend
Saturday morning: Hosted a training for the incoming Rotary Club officers/leaders. We had over 500 participants on the call. In Rotary, we take training very seriously, it’s one of the things that…
Happy to welcome the newest Rotary Club in town - The Rotary Club of Juja 🎉🎉 sponsored by the Rotary Club of Thika.
The Rotary Club of Juja meets every Wednesday from 7pm at Maxland Hotel -Juja City Mall
@Rotary
Meet the Executive Committee Team that will be serving with me in the year 2023/2024.
These professionals are dedicated to serving their communities and they are the true embodiment of the Rotary spirit “Service Above Self.”
#1
. Whenever I meet young people, they ask me a very interesting question - “What do you know now that you wish you knew when you were younger?”
@Rotaract_D9212
Today Rotary District 9212 Emergency Response Committee
donated to the
@KEPSA_KENYA
Foundation in support of their mission to provide critical aid to communities affected by the ongoing drought.
@d9212_
Join me tomorrow at 8am on Spice FM's "The Situation Room" as I put on my engineering hat to discuss about water harvesting and how we can make the most of the current rains. What would you like me to answer?
@SpiceFMKE
@ktnhome_
#TBT
My childhood dream was to fly planes to far-off places. As they say, all dreams are valid.
After nearly 60 years, my dream became reality when I had a flight simulator experience on the Boeing 737.
DO NOT give up on your dreams. You never know!
#HappyThursday
!
Greetings from Kyaviti Farm!
It is a beautiful day here. Haven’t been here in a while. Came to prepare the pond for the rains and check on the farm staff.
I will be going back with tomatoes and avocados. How's your Sunday coming along?
#Kyaviti
#SundayBreak
#Rest
I had a lovely afternoon yesterday during the installation of the 59th President of the Rotary Club of Nairobi South - 37 year old Rotarian Tracy Masinde.
@d9212_
It’s Launch Day 🎉🎉🎉
Are you ready!!
Join me Live as I launch the 2023/ 2024 theme for Rotary District 9212 (Kenya ,Ethiopia, South Sudan & Eritrea)
See you there 😉
✅Facebook-
✅YouTube-
#Rotary9212ThemeLaunch
2023 travel list: If you are a travel bunny like me, please add Juba on your travel list.
Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile where you can engage in boating activities.
Join me in welcoming Tegla Loroupe to the family of Rotary!
Today I had the honor to give honorary Rotary membership to Tegla, the first African woman to hold a marathon world record for three years (between 1998 and 2001).
Tegla is a global spokesperson for peace, women’s…
After a well earned three weeks break with family and friends, I am back!
I am refreshed and energised for the year, ready to continue and finally complete the journey of
#CreatingHopeInTheWorld