Kenya Project

The Kenya Project

by Marco de Martino

Here’s a review and short summary of where we stand today with the Stillpoint Kenya Project.

The idea behind our project is to create a situation where families can become independent and self-sufficient by owning a piece of land with a house on it, mortgage free, so that they can use the money they would normally spend on rent to put towards a better education. Good schools that can help elevate one’s social status and economic condition cost money in Kenya, a cost that most families cannot afford primarily due to excessive rents and other forms of usury. In fact, most Kenyan families of lower socio-economic status are stuck in cycle of debt, as most wages cannot cover the cost of rent and food for a family of four.

For our three families we have purchased three pieces of land. For the family that we were originally going to adopt from, the Edung family, but could not due to the bureaucracy in Kenya, we have completed the building of a small house (1rm, 1bath) for them to live in, which they do, and have laid the foundations and raised the walls for a main house. The idea being that once they move into the main house (2bdrms, 1bath), they can rent out the smaller house for a small sum to help pay for their four boys’ education.

For the second family, the Munene family, we have purchased the property, laid the foundation for a main house that’s essentially is a duplex so that they can live on one side (2bdrm, 1bath) and the other side they can rent out (2bdrm, 1bath).

For our third family, the Gachoka family, we have recently purchased a plot of land in hopes of eventually raising a house.

I have hired a close friend of mine in Kenya to oversee the distribution of funds and manage the construction process. Once we complete these projects the families will be completely independent and their children in particular will face a much brighter future. Please feel free to contact me at any time at: marco.a.demartino@gmail.com

The Kenya Project represents one of the more important undertakings for our family, so thank you so much for your support and consideration.