Kenya

Peace Corps in Kenya

Volunteers in Kenya work with their communities on projects in education and health. During their service in Kenya, Volunteers learn to speak the local languages, including Kiswahili, Kenyan Sign Language, Kalenjin, Kikuyu, Luo and Luyha.

Volunteers
All-time: 5,145
Program Dates
1964-2014, 2019-Present
Official Language
English, Kiswahili

Volunteer Openings in Kenya

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There are no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Kenya, but if you are an experienced professional, explore Peace Corps Response openings in this country and others.
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Since 1964, PCVs touched the lives of Kenyans. I am a living example. At a time when I really needed a teacher to teach me, I had a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Habat Sheikh Abdi, Director of Basic Education, Ministry of Education

Current Projects in Kenya

Health

Stories from Kenya

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Megan Empowered Women in Mara
Three Peace Corps members share how inspiration from JFK led to public service abroad
My journey from inner-city Detroit to military service and the Peace Corps

Photos from Kenya

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Support Projects in Kenya

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Kenya Country Fund

Contributions to the Kenya Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Kenya.

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