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Peace Corps in Kenya

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

Volunteers
Current: 25
All-time: 5,145
Program Dates
1964-2014, 2019-Present
Official Language
English, Kiswahili

Volunteer Openings in Kenya

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The latest application cycle to become a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya is closed, but there are currently 101 openings in Africa. Browse and apply now.

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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Why the key to sustainability is leaving behind a process, not a product
5 returned Volunteers explain why it’s never too late to serve
How Peace Corps service in Kenya molded Alison's U.S. career

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 Community projects in Kenya. Education, water/sanitation, and community health projects would …

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