Elphas was born in Kakamega County – Western Kenya where he attended his basic education before moving to Nairobi for his higher education. His early upbringing and experience made him understand the challenges the community is going through. His interest in the tourism industry saw him pursue professional training at Kenya Utalii College in Tour Guiding and Administration. Elphas has worked with major tour companies in different capacities and departments but mainly in customer care service. As a customer service expert, he has accompanied groups and families all over the country and outside Kenya on both holiday and humanitarian engagements. Such groups include Millennium Development Goals, Millennium Promise, World Vision and many others. His passion for service encouraged him to partner with friends to co-found Africa Untamed Wilderness Adventures and Akhonya Development Community Based Organization (A-CBO). His dream is to partner with friends to empower and impact the community.
Our achievements
2015:
Library services commence. Hosted by the Youth Empowerment Centre – Likuyani Sub-county, Kongoni Ward.
Partners/donors: AFK(American Friends of Kenya)
2016:
Library services
Registration of A-CBO
Partners: AFK
2017:
Library services
Partnership with Kongoni Sec. and Kongoni Pr. Schools (supporting the schools with books and sports equipment)
Partners: AFK
2018:
Library services
Partnership with Kongoni Secondary, Kongoni Primary. Emanyinya Secondary and Oloile Secondary Schools (supporting the schools with more books and sports equipment)
Partners: AFK, Michael and Karen Schley Foundation, and Books are Power
2019:
Library services
Partners/donors: AFK, Books are Power, The Pollination Project (TPP), Michael and Karen Schley Foundation
Formation of Kongoni Network with the addition of 3 more schools to now 7 schools (supporting the schools with more books, sports equipment, computers, projectors and internet services)
Commencement of construction of Kongoni Community Library
2020:
Opening of our new library and construction work of the second phase of the project commences.
Partners/donors: AFK, Books are Power, The Pollination Project (TPP), Michael and Karen Schley Foundation
Growth of Kongoni Network with the addition of 2 more schools to now 9 schools (supporting the schools with more books, sports equipment, computers, projectors, and internet services)
Collaboration with computer training groups with projects to help our students learn computer skills in coding and computer programming – https://ic4.site/, https://edutab.africa/
2021:
Library services with a more improved and conducing reading environment. The number of library users increased
Recreation facilities 95% complete but already in use (conference room and a restaurant)
Phase 3 construction work begins (accommodation facilities)
Partners/donors: AFK, Books are Power, The Pollination Project (TPP), Michael and Karen Schley Foundation
Kongoni Network activities continue (supporting the schools with more books, sports equipment, computers, projectors, and internet services)
More computer training projects to help our students to learn computer skills in coding and computer programming – https://ic4.site/, https://edutab.africa/,
The joining of https://tutor-web.net/login with the supply of tablets both for use in the library to improve mathematics skills as well as other activities to support the students with items to improve their livelihoods such as tablets, foodstuff, and sanitary towels.
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I am unbelievably impressed with this superb project. You’ve come such a long way. It is amazing what has been accomplished. It is like a dream come true for the community. The dedication & commitment of the management team is impressive. You’ve literally accomplished miracles. I am honored to have been able to participate from afar and look forward to the day when I can be there to see everything in person. Asante sana to all who breathed life into this very special undertaking. It is a credit to all of you who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much to create Kongoni Community Library.
I am unbelievably impressed with this superb project. You’ve come such a long way. It is amazing what has been accomplished. It is like a dream come true for the community. The dedication & commitment of the management team is impressive. You’ve literally accomplished miracles. I am honored to have been able to participate from afar and look forward to the day when I can be there to see everything in person. Asante sana to all who breathed life into this very special undertaking. It is a credit to all of you who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much to create Kongoni Community Library.