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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Community Health Outreach Volunteer

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Secondary Education Math Teacher

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Deaf Educator

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Are you a U.S. citizen with significant professional experience?
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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

Education Education Health

Stories from Kenya

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5 returned Volunteers explain why it’s never too late to serve
How Kenya Moulded Alison's US Career
Maya Penn Reaches Deaf Students Through Virtual Service Pilot

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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