We left Uriri after lunch on Wednesday. We had planned to leave earlier, but at our destination, Ndhiwa, Alfayo is hosting the Homa Bay County Children’s Congress. This event features delegates from the county’s children’s homes, government officials, and other stakeholders. They were meeting at Ndhiwa for the last three days, which caused a shakeup in our schedule. Alfayo said is was a good meeting and worth doing, so I didn’t mind the diversion. While we waited for Alfayo to be ready for us, we decided to drive into Homa Bay for a soda at the Tourist Hotel on lake Victoria. Fredrick Kisulu, the pastor of Homa Bay Church of Christ met us there and it was good to visit him again.
We arrived at Ndhiwa in time for evening devotional, and then dinner. Afterwards we showed them “Ender’s Game” and then it was (past) time for bed. This morning we interviewed a widow from Ndhiwa about their nutrition information, and then we set out to see Manning Orphange. But before we got there, we made a stop at Sukari Sgar Company’s factory nearby; Alfayo had arranged for us to take a tour of the factory.
One of the coolest things about Kenyan culture is their strong sense of hospitality. A simple written request from Alfayo to the Sukari management was all that it took to secure a guided tour of their plant. This has happened to us at a coffee factory and a tea factory on past trips as well. I can’t imagine any factory like this in America being so open to visitors, especially ones with no real connection to their company.
One of their mechanical engineers named Charles, took us around. He explained the entire process, he even lead us on top of one of the big machines while it was running! Not exactly kosher from an OSHA standpoint, but this is Kenya! It was easily the best factory tour I have done. They invited us back any time, and I can’t wait to take some of you with me next time. On to Manning!
Our visit here was short because the tour ran a bit long and we had to get back to Kisii to pik up our soapstone order before they closed. It was a good visit. They have made good improvements on the kitchen and added a new boy’s latrine. The kids were all there and so happy to see us. I did a short talk and took a few questions before we had to leave. Look for the pictures, and many other on the KWO Facebook page.
Now we are at the Dados in Kisii. Tomorrow we will move up to the VTC at Dirubi to see that place and rest a bit. I’m preaching Easter Sunday at Dirubi, so please be in prayer for that. Thanks and be blessed!
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