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The apostle Paul was a careful student of the Roman roads and trade routes. He understood that these networks had been established in God’s sovereignty at just the right time to help the first-century church expand. Infrastructure, when aligned with purpose, becomes a pathway for transformation. In the same spirit, we at Zafarani Ventures Foundation…
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The morning sun always brought an undeniable energy to Kibra. As the mist lifted over the labyrinth of rusty corrugated iron roofs, the sounds of life took over – the rhythmic thumping of maize being ground, the calling of boda-boda riders weaving through narrow alleys, and the opening of countless micro-shops. Children in bright uniforms…
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About Zafarani Ventures Foundation. Zafarani is the Swahili word for the Saffron Spice. Naming a business incubator hub in Kibra, one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant informal settlements – after saffron is a deeply deliberate and highly symbolic choice. While saffron is not native to Kenya, its physical characteristics, economic value, and cultural history…
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Canute Waswa is a Kenyan experiential education specialist and homeschooling father. He led his children up Mount Kenya primarily for an ultimate, hands-on experiential learning lesson in geology, ecology, and environmental science. As an advocate for outdoor education and holistic learning, Waswa designed the expedition to serve multiple purposes. He used the climb to give…
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When I look back at the whole adventure, I still can’t pinpoint who pulled me into the crazy idea of climbing Mount Kenya. It is the highest mountain in Kenya, rising to an altitude of 17,000 feet. Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano that lies astride the equator. It is not only the second highest…
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