Our Journey

2020
February 5

Beacon as a Prime

Beacon as a Prime
Goal is to expand the medical facility to a hospital status. Overall expansion to new counties and countries. Beacon becomes the prime organization—supporting other smaller organizations as a way of scaling its mission. New location identified (50 acres of land) to expand to a secondary school and college. Both primary school and vocational training college are best performing in all aspects of education and have become the schools of choice in Kajiado and Kenya. BOH continues to prove itself as an excellent example of self-sustainability for comprehensive community transformation; becoming a role model community transformation throughout Africa.
2017
April 9

Expansion

Expansion
Started maternity, dental unit and expanded vocational training. In addition, new courses were added. Expanded our work with vulnerable children and families to Nairobi, Kibera, Dagorreti, and Kibagare slums.
2014
May 5

New Offices and Classroom launched

New Offices and Classroom launched
New BOH site offices launched in Kajiado town. Dedication of new primary school with standard three-class initiated.
2013
August 1

Completion of phase three construction.

Completion of phase three construction.
Through God’s favor, Beacon of Hope’s trustee Mr. Ken Wathome supports the construction of the SIFA hostel, SIFA Hall constructed by private foundations and Hope United. Beacon Youth Empowerment Centre constructed partially by Nation Media Group and Cooperative Bank. Apartments constructed by Focus Africa. Beacon Academy primary school section constructed by friends of BOH Australia through Gail Davidson and Chase Bank Foundation and equipped by BlackHawk Church. BlackHawk Church and Christine and Christian Pelz from Germany equip it. Beacon Youth Empowerment centre and recording studio equipped by Microsoft Incorporation.
2012
June 6

Phase two construction is completed and buildings are fully functional. The water borehole is constructed and funded by Blackhawk church and Davis and Shirtliff. Begins set up for 11 youth resource centers throughout Kajiado and Machakos. School of Food and Beverage Management established.
2011
January 19

Commencement of BOH Academy

Commencement of BOH Academy
Commencement of BOH Academy’s primary section by launching class one in our Vocational Training Centre.
2010
May 9

BOH hosts the First Lady of U.S.A Dr.Jill Biden

BOH hosts the First Lady of U.S.A Dr.Jill Biden
BOH hosts Dr.Jill Biden (First Lady of U.S.A) at the centre.
2009
April 29

Partnerships

Partnerships
Second phase of the construction project commences. Dining hall financed by Shell Kenya Ltd; Production unit, financed by various individuals; short-courses building funded by Focus Africa; Toilet block and dye room funded by St. Pauls church in Australia. Offers first medical camp in Thinu Machakos with Blackhawk church.
2008
April 9

Medical Camps

Medical Camps
Relocation to new property. Kindergarten, Clinic, and the vocational training building are fully functional. First outreach medical camp held in Bissil with the Blackhawk church team. Food and hunger outreach to feed families in Machakos affected by famine and hunger. A four-year feeding program launches in Kwa Muunda primary school in Thinu. Second medical camp held at new BOH center with Blackhawk church and Getrudes children Hospital.
2007
June 6

Beacon’s New Property

Beacon’s New Property
Through God’s favor, Beacon of Hope’s trustee Mr. Ken Wathome negotiates for the BOH property on behalf of BOH and puts a downpayment on it. The construction team begins three buildings. Kindergarten building funded by friends of Beacon of Hope in USA and Canada.