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The Knickers Project

April 22, 2018by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

No the title is not a joke, nor is it a reference to money. It refers to yet another side of the work carried out by the Yellowmen of Kadongdong […]

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Education, Healthcare, Uncategorized

Through the lens of a camera

April 15, 2018by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

   

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Culture, Education, Healthcare, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized

A Humbling Experience

March 5, 2017by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

One of the highlights of my September visit to Kenya was seeing the newly furnished Mtelo House. It was fantastic to see the girls proudly showing us around their dormitory complete with […]

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REFLECTIONS FROM RUNO BY A NEARLY- RETIRED RUNNER

March 5, 2017by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

In September 2016 we revisited Runo Primary School, one of the most under-resourced schools in the area, set amidst some of the most stunning scenery in West Pokot. There, as […]

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February Visit

May 15, 2015by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

The February visit to West Pokot was a great success. As usual the Yellowmen had a  hectic itinerary but a brief outline of the projects covered can be seen below. Building Team: […]

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Pokot Dictionary

July 1, 2014by Yellowman Wendy Leave a comment

English is one of the two official languages and is spoken in the major cities as well as by those connected to the tourist industry. Outside of the large cities, […]

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Culture, Uncategorized

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About yellowmen.org

The Yellowmen are a group of Sussex Rotarians and friends led by Eddie McCall who have been working in Central Pokot, North West Kenya for the past twelve years, helping the local tribespeople.

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West Pokot, Northern Kenya

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The region and its People

West Pokot County is a county of Kenya with a population of 512,690 and an area of 8,418.2 km². There are two main subgroups among Pokot: Cultivators (‘corn people’) and pastoralists (‘goat people’). Wealth is measured by the number of animals one owns. Cows and goats are used for barter, exchange and as a form of bride wealth.

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