Job
I managed to convince the Grassroots Business Fund to pay me through Accenture to continue and work with K-Rep until December. This is nice because I can continue doing the work I love and get paid this time. If our new company, Juhudi Kilimo, lives up to its potential we will transform the agricultural sector of Africa and secure jobs and food for millions of people.
My next task with this company is to design a new business that finances “rural enterprises” or SMEs (small and medium enterprises) like the chilling plants I was talking about earlier. There is a massive demand for this type of financial service and we only need to convince a few innovative investors or donors that we can do it profitably. If we do, the potential social, developmental and financial returns are spectacular.
Samburu
Our most recent national park adventure was up north to Samburu near the town of Isiolo. It was the usual crew from the US Embassy and Accenture but this time we were joined by a free-lance photographer who put me to shame on any kind of photo-taking endeavor.
We have a few too-close encounters with the local elephants and I was able to snag a few good videos too.
Fly fishing
I finally caught my first trout in Africa. It was a puny little brown but good to break in the continent. My most recent fly fishing student, Craig, somehow pulled in five fish to my one on the trip.
Kilimanjaro
My trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro begins on July 31st and will take about 6 days from the town of Moshi. Should be fun.
3 comments:
oh, I love the baby elephant! Sounds like things are going really well for you! Hope you had a great birthday!
It's so great to hear that you're doing well.... your work sounds awesome! Your fly fishing adventure reminds me of our trip out with you- that was fun! Kevin was actually out fly fishing all this week, trying to get satiated before we leave for Maryland. Take care!
How great that you get to stay there a little longer and good luck with Kilimanjaro! :)
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