Kangemi and Ruthimitu Hubs Reopen: The Journey Continues Through Character Education and Sports
This September, EACDT was delighted to reopen and resume Character Education through Sports at two of our community hubs, Kangemi Hub and Ruthimitu Hub, bringing young people back to the field and continuing a journey that has already transformed thousands of lives.
The reopening of Kangemi Hub and Ruthimitu Hub marks an important new chapter for the East Africa Character Development Trust (EACDT).
For the young people returning to these hubs, it means more than simply getting back to cricket. It means returning to a space where they can learn, play, build friendships, develop confidence and strengthen the character they need to navigate life.
Although the sessions at these hubs had previously paused, the stories of young people who came through our programmes remind us that the impact of Character Education can continue long after a child leaves the field.
From Kangemi and Ruthimitu to the National Stage
Over the years, young people who have come through our community programmes have gone on to achieve remarkable things in cricket and beyond.
One example is Brian Likavu, an EACDT alumnus who has gone on to play for the Kenya national team.
Brian’s journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when young people are given an opportunity to discover their potential, supported by coaches and encouraged to keep developing.
And his is just one of many stories.
Other EACDT alumni, including Kelvin Ng’ang’a, Moses Borabu, Duncan Muchenditsi, Allan Kibabi, Wycliffe Omagwa and George Kuria, are currently doing exceptionally well in the Nairobi Cricket Association (NCCA) league, continuing to develop their cricket careers while carrying with them the lessons and values they gained through the programme.
Girls Are Also Making Their Mark
Our impact is not limited to boys.
The girls who have come through EACDT are also demonstrating what is possible when young women are given opportunities to participate, develop their skills and believe in themselves.
Today, 85% of the Kenya U19 women’s team are from the EACDT programme, a remarkable reflection of the pathway that has been created for young female cricketers.
Among them is Melvin Khagoiza, who is helping lead the team.
From community sessions to representing Kenya, these young women are showing that the lessons learnt through sport can open doors to opportunities far beyond where their journey began.
The Biggest Victories Happen Beyond the Boundary
While national team selection and cricket league performances are achievements we celebrate, they are not the only measure of success.
For EACDT, some of the most meaningful stories are found in the everyday lives of our alumni.
Young people who came through our programme are now succeeding in schools, universities, workplaces and businesses. Others are supporting their families, building careers, creating opportunities for themselves and becoming positive influences in their communities.
Wycliffe Omagwa is one example of an alumnus who continues to perform well in cricket while also progressing in his professional life.
These stories demonstrate why Character Education is at the heart of our work.
The discipline developed through regular training can become discipline in the workplace.
The resilience learnt after losing a match can become resilience when facing life’s challenges.
The teamwork learnt on the field can become collaboration in business and professional life.
And the confidence developed through sport can give a young person the courage to pursue opportunities they may never have believed were possible.
Thousands of Young People. Thousands of Stories.
Brian. Melvin. Kelvin. Moses. Duncan. Allan. Wycliffe. George.
These are only a handful of the many young people who have passed through EACDT’s programmes.
Their paths have taken them in different directions.
Some have continued into competitive cricket. Others have excelled academically. Some are building careers and businesses. Others are supporting their families, developing leadership skills or giving back to their communities.
Each story is different, but the foundation is the same: Character Education through Sports.
A New Generation Returns to the Field
As Kangemi Hub and Ruthimitu Hub reopen this September, we are reminded that every training session is an opportunity to influence a young person’s future.
The children coming through these hubs today may not yet know where their journey will take them.
Perhaps one will represent Kenya.
Another may become a successful entrepreneur.
Another may excel academically.
Another may become a coach, teacher or community leader.
And another may simply grow into a responsible, confident and compassionate adult who uses the values learnt through sport to positively influence their family and community.
We may not know their names yet. But we know their potential is there.
That is why reopening Kangemi and Ruthimitu matters.
The Journey Continues
As we resume Character Education through Sport in these two hubs, we are building on years of investment, experience and countless stories of transformation.
We are grateful to the coaches, schools, partners, supporters, families and everyone who has helped create these opportunities for young people.
Because we don’t just coach players. We develop people.
The field is our classroom.
Character is our foundation.
And the lessons are for life.
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