Testimonials

Susan Nyakado, BCDP - Farmer

To the president of Hearts for Kenya and all of those who have been positive in providing assistance to the Bakers Community Development project in Oyugis Kenya.

I can remember vividly one fine evening when the sun was almost setting, from a far I could see two gentlemen coming. This was Kennedy and Tom. At first I wondered what brought them to my home. They got me sitting on the floor of my grass thatched house trying to imagine what my children and the orphans I care for would have for super . Things seemed so dark for me since my husband who could help me find a way out was no more , my seven children plus two orphans my sister left to me to care for a few days before she died way back in 2004.

Several thoughts crisscrossed my mind wondering if God could bring hope to m y desperate heart and situation.

A soft speaking Kennedy asked me several questions about my plight. I can remember answering and trying to be very sincere, I could see in their eyes tears crisscrossing as I narrated to them the sad ordeal I have been through. I can’t forget that a discussion ensued thereafter. They asked me if I could join them in a farmers group that embrace Agriculture as a way out of the adverse poverty. I started thinking of how I could plough my land , get seeds and fertilizer, leave alone the expertise in doing Agriculture . They asked me if all I see as a problem can be provided for, will I be happy? They asked.

What I can’t forget to remember was that I jumped up and said ‘ that would be great in fact it sounded as a miracle . The next few days we were called in a farmers seminar and I saw the real hand of God on me. This was way back August 2005. In brief when it reached September the same year, we were given 50 Kilograms DAP fertilizer, Corn, Beans, Soya, Vegetables seeds and even side dressing fertilizers of 50 Kilograms of CAN.

A few months later we had the harvest time with us. It was really a bumper harvest. I could now have food on the table for my family something that was not practicable earlier.

Let me confess that since then I have been able to feed my family three times daily, afford for them some school needs , clothes them and come little resources to take them to hospital.

My humble appeal now is that this wonderful project of the Bakers Community Development Project is a worthwhile Project that is really building real hope for the people of Oyugis - Kenya. Thanks to the

President Hearts for Kenya Old man John Willingham for his exemplary leadership that gave birth to this mother of all projects in Oyugis. I can’t forget to acknowledge the encouragement of his friends Louise Shawkat, Gary householder, Kevin Nelson, Blackford William, Nancy Gary, Alice Tiano, Little Sarah and Allyson and many more Hearts for Kenya friends who have come to see us on the ground. I cannot also forget to acknowledge the selfless wonderful leadership of the able Chairman of BCDP Mr. Kennedy Odhiambo and his Committee for their tireless efforts to see these great dreams come true.

I would wish to continue requesting all friends , Churches , organizations that do provide assistance to Hearts for Kenya to have the heart and continue generously to support this worthwhile project. The BCDP has become a pillar where many depend on.

Thanks for having been of great help to us and am looking forward to a greater farming year 2008 and beyond

Long live Hearts for Kenya

Long live Bakers Community Development Project

Long live the well wishers.

Yours greatly,

Susan Nyakado

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