Rev. Mary Kinoti

The Child Development Programme has given me a chance to reflect, to look back, and to put forth visions of a better f u t u r e for our children. This programme inspires me with hope for a better future for the world’s children.  As a student in the programme, I now know that my role is to safeguard the future of our children by equipping them with the right values, knowledge, skills and abilities to play an active and positive role in shaping their own lives. 

Martha Sunda: spending time with children.

My eyes are opening up to understand that children need one responsible and loving adult who is irrationally committed to his or her well-being. Children need a safe place for sleeping, playing, learning, working, and being; a healthy start and a healthy lifestyle; the chance to serve others; and the opportunity to learn life skills for adulthood and eternity.

June Ruthuku...

I now know that children must learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective in building strong Christian societies. They must also learn the values and principles of character that build livable caring societies. Any society or community or family that ignores this dual set of needs—skills and knowledge alongside Christian values, ethics and principles of character—does so at its own peril, and to the detriment of their children.

Ms. Nungari :

Studying Child Development discipline at Daystar University is helping me in my work with children to increase my effectiveness, scale, and sustainability of proven approaches to meeting children needs holistically. The Child Development Programme is striving to give us  this complete instruction to enable us model best practices and impact in the lives of children spiritually, socially and cognitively.

Rachel Muteti

Our child development course is very unique in quite invaluable. It is focused on the student as a leader in children's ministry who is constantly growing and maturing in his or her walk with the Lord and with children. The course examines biblical principles for leadership and the personal qualities essential for a good leader who is a shepherd to children.  Through programme, students gain insights into the behavioral patterns that shape their leadership styles for effective work with children. 

Florence Mwende Muthoka:

"I saw a model project at the heart of a slum area in Machakos that assists in monitoring the Health and development of the child.  During my practicum, I was able to interact with children and families on the importance of Immunizations, growth monitoring, stimulation and nurture, love and affection for children."

Lornah Lagat:

"I saw the dire need to better the health care for the orphans and vulnerable children in urban slums of Africa by growing committed professionals in the field of ministry to children to meet the growing needs of children at risk".

Pasqualina Mulusi:

"It was a very depressing experience. I saw poverty, dirty environment, sick children, and families without food and shelter. I saw families in dire need of help and hope to carry them through. The children and families get help and encouragement from the Orphans and Vulnerable Children project in Mlolongo slum area in Machakos - Kenya. Thanks to the OVC Project coordinator Rachael Nduku and the Community Health Workers who have the heart to work with these families and the heart they have for children."

Terry Ogetage:

"I saw the need to ensure best well being of vulnerable children/ children at risk in Africa.  I saw the need to develop compassionate, respectful, supportive professionals in the ministry to children who are able to protect and safeguard the rights of children at risk."

Judith Oriya:

"I saw the need to promote community empowerment relating to the importance of caregiver child interactions by encouraging communities to learn and take action relating to children’s health and promoting responsive caregiver child relations."

Catherine Wambua:

"I saw the need for early identification of children needs to ensure their good wellbeing through community participation."

Lucy Watire:

"I saw the need to empower the local community health workers to understand and respond to the vulnerable children on handling their needs effectively”.

Lucy Murage:

"My being a part of the Master of Arts Degree in child development is a dream come true for me.  As a counselor, listening to clients share their issues and also reflecting on my own life, it became clear the we are who we are because of our childhood.  Our children are our future and for us to have a healthy Nation..."