DIANA MUHORO - NEW FACEOFKENYA USA 2018
Diana Muhoro is the new Faceofkenya USA 2018 . The crowning took place in Anaheim California where the Faceofkenya Annual event was held.
1st & 2nd Runners up
Mercy Mburu and Risper Ondijo took the 2nd and third place respectively . Faceofkenya is not a beauty or a fashion show as many might want to relate . Its a platform that was created with a common goal of allowing young Kenyans to give back to their motherland and the same time build a community cohesion within the Kenyans in the diaspora . Its a project where you Kenyans are mentored to become the best leaders of the future .
President and Founder
The platform was founded by Mrs Janet Wainaina in 2012 and has been very instrumental in helping the less privileged back in Kenya through the Charity of Choice program . We target already established charities working in Kenya chosen by the contestants themselves . We then write to them to allow us fundraise for a needy course in the charity . We of late found theres is needs in institutions like hospitals and schools .
About the Winner
Diana is a young female Montessori teacher based in Texas full of faith, passion and zeal. Being a Kenyan American causes me to remain passionate about my beautiful mother land and stay connected to my roots. For more than 10 years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with the young people. I’ve passionately served as an advocate for those who are underserved in St. Louis, Kansas, Texas, California, New Jersey, New York and my beautiful country Kenya. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve with AmeriCorps in helping rebuild communities in Brooklyn, a Youth Director in the NJ local chapter for the Kenyan Christian Fellowship Kenyan Community, Refill Ministries, the Kenya Diaspora Community, and also volunteered with Charity; Water helping provide clean water and build wells across the nations. When I am not teaching or volunteering, you’ll find me emerged in the arts of writing, acting, singing, dancing and cooking among many other passions. Am humbled and honored that I still get to represent my beautiful country in my everyday life while still exercising the act of service through my non-profit organization; Abandon No One (ANO). My mission has always been to Educate, Empower & Elevate all people across the different cultures through the education and the arts.
Serving is and will always be part of me. This year I am honored and humbled to be part of this great platform which embodies the true meaning of giving back and building each other. I'll get to serve hand in hand with a non-profit organization that’s very dear to my heart. I have partnered up with Mama Mary ;founder of Gladways Center School. She has rescued abandoned children and children who have been mistreated and abused. Many of these children are coming from homes that are stricken with HIV. Others are raised by single parents or come from jobless homes where food is scarce.
1st & 2nd Runners up
Mercy Mburu and Risper Ondijo took the 2nd and third place respectively . Faceofkenya is not a beauty or a fashion show as many might want to relate . Its a platform that was created with a common goal of allowing young Kenyans to give back to their motherland and the same time build a community cohesion within the Kenyans in the diaspora . Its a project where you Kenyans are mentored to become the best leaders of the future .
President and Founder
The platform was founded by Mrs Janet Wainaina in 2012 and has been very instrumental in helping the less privileged back in Kenya through the Charity of Choice program . We target already established charities working in Kenya chosen by the contestants themselves . We then write to them to allow us fundraise for a needy course in the charity . We of late found theres is needs in institutions like hospitals and schools .
About the Winner
Diana is a young female Montessori teacher based in Texas full of faith, passion and zeal. Being a Kenyan American causes me to remain passionate about my beautiful mother land and stay connected to my roots. For more than 10 years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with the young people. I’ve passionately served as an advocate for those who are underserved in St. Louis, Kansas, Texas, California, New Jersey, New York and my beautiful country Kenya. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve with AmeriCorps in helping rebuild communities in Brooklyn, a Youth Director in the NJ local chapter for the Kenyan Christian Fellowship Kenyan Community, Refill Ministries, the Kenya Diaspora Community, and also volunteered with Charity; Water helping provide clean water and build wells across the nations. When I am not teaching or volunteering, you’ll find me emerged in the arts of writing, acting, singing, dancing and cooking among many other passions. Am humbled and honored that I still get to represent my beautiful country in my everyday life while still exercising the act of service through my non-profit organization; Abandon No One (ANO). My mission has always been to Educate, Empower & Elevate all people across the different cultures through the education and the arts.
Serving is and will always be part of me. This year I am honored and humbled to be part of this great platform which embodies the true meaning of giving back and building each other. I'll get to serve hand in hand with a non-profit organization that’s very dear to my heart. I have partnered up with Mama Mary ;founder of Gladways Center School. She has rescued abandoned children and children who have been mistreated and abused. Many of these children are coming from homes that are stricken with HIV. Others are raised by single parents or come from jobless homes where food is scarce.
AMBASSADOR MERCY KOECH -
FACEOFKENYA USA 2017
Ambassador Mercy Koech was crowned this years FaceofKenya USA 2017 an event that took place in Wyndham Hotel ,Dallas Texas on the 19th August 2017 . Mercy ,who works as in the US NAVY emerged the winner out of the seven contestant who took part in this years contest.
The unique pageant that encourages young people to give back to their motherland Kenya . The project was started 5 yrs ago by Mwalimu Janet Wainaina who saw the need to engage our Kenyan youth in the diaspora to connect with Kenya .
The organisation also mentors and provide leadership skills to the young people .'Our aim is to build a cohesive society regardless of tribe or political affiliations' We work mainly with charities back in Kenya through Charity Of Choice initiative
Since its launch, here in the UK in 2012 Face of Kenya have penetrated into many other countries like the USA ,Germany , France and soon launching in Dubai . Ruth Wainaina and Debbry Mburu took the 1st and second runners up respectively . Face of Kenya Germany takes place in October 28th in Frankfurt Germany
The unique pageant that encourages young people to give back to their motherland Kenya . The project was started 5 yrs ago by Mwalimu Janet Wainaina who saw the need to engage our Kenyan youth in the diaspora to connect with Kenya .
The organisation also mentors and provide leadership skills to the young people .'Our aim is to build a cohesive society regardless of tribe or political affiliations' We work mainly with charities back in Kenya through Charity Of Choice initiative
Since its launch, here in the UK in 2012 Face of Kenya have penetrated into many other countries like the USA ,Germany , France and soon launching in Dubai . Ruth Wainaina and Debbry Mburu took the 1st and second runners up respectively . Face of Kenya Germany takes place in October 28th in Frankfurt Germany
Mercy Koech Face ofkenya USA Winner 2017 (in Sash) in a volunteering programme in Kenya in December
supported by Asbel - a famous Kenyan atheleteand a goldmedalist
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AMBASSADOR JUDY NZEKI -
FACEOFKENYA USA 2016
FACEOFKENYA USA 2016
AMBASSADOR TRINA NJOROGE -
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“We had planned for 250 people. So you can imagine our excitement when close to 300 showed up. This was a clear indication by Kenyans living in Los Angeles that they support our efforts to raise funds to help charities in Kenya,” said Wacu Ndirangu, the manager of Face of Kenya USA
Among the most notable in the audience were those born to Kenyans in the US, who some consider a “lost generation” that has weak links with their parents’ home country.
“Being born in America to Kenyan parents means you occupy two worlds and two identities. That is why they are sometimes referred to as the ‘lost generation’ because they are lost in between two worlds, complete with contrasting cultures and identities,” said Jack Ambuka of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ms Njoroge was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She is a first-year student at Cypress College in Santa Ana pursuing a degree in Biology. Ms Njoroge says her roots as a Kenyan American, and having studied in Kenya for one year at Mt Kenya Academy, helped shape her worldview and made her understand that her confidence was key to success.
Among the most notable in the audience were those born to Kenyans in the US, who some consider a “lost generation” that has weak links with their parents’ home country.
“Being born in America to Kenyan parents means you occupy two worlds and two identities. That is why they are sometimes referred to as the ‘lost generation’ because they are lost in between two worlds, complete with contrasting cultures and identities,” said Jack Ambuka of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ms Njoroge was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She is a first-year student at Cypress College in Santa Ana pursuing a degree in Biology. Ms Njoroge says her roots as a Kenyan American, and having studied in Kenya for one year at Mt Kenya Academy, helped shape her worldview and made her understand that her confidence was key to success.