On July 11, all members of the eduKenya/Kwa Watoto staff were treated to a team building day at the Maasai Ostrich Resort in Kitengela in Kajiado County, south of Mathare. It was a day for motivation, socialization, worship, fun, and a change-of-pace from the Mathare environment. The resort comprises 20 acres of rolling farmland and provides many amenities, including tours, swimming pool, and ostrich/horseback riding.

Broad smiles overflowed as the participants arrived at the farm. The day’s events began around 10 AM and opened with a prayer from Pastor Isaiah Kamau. There was a time of mental calisthenics, followed by physical challenges, such as volleyball and football matches, a fashion show, a delicious lunch buffet and other activities after the meal.The events successfully built staff morale and strengthened relationships. Everyone was happy and satisfied at day end. The retreat closed with group prayer and a word from each participant regarding his or her experience before heading back to Nairobi.

Comments by several participants:“It was fun, and we interacted with everyone freely without fear of the position they hold at our organization. We would like to have more of these days," -Phoebe Hadia, Skills Training Dept. Beauty and Hairdressing tutor“The day was a success, I had so much fun playing football that my injured foot was even inconsequential," – Joseph Njenga, Coordinator of Community Support Ministry (CSM).“The day was so much fun, for once we ate food not prepare by us at the Kwa Watoto school kitchen. We loved the experience and we look forward to having more of such days," – Patricia Ndinda, Kwa Watoto School kitchen staff