KENYAN
PARTNERS
The staff of Connect Premiere Academy, the Preschool and Primary school that Africa Connect supports, are not merely paid staff; they are a stable and hardworking team, partners in the vision for their community and committed to giving the children a nurturing love that heals, and an education that excels. This Academy has become an exemplary school, its graduates sought after by local primary schools desiring to raise their standing.
Because the students come from desperate situations, often with little or no discipline, the staff duties go well beyond the norm. Often you will find them taking time to wash a neglected child, counsel a parent, or after a long day, visiting the homes of their students to better evaluate the needs of the family.
Each teacher is certified in Early Childhood Development, and has received training in first aid, HIV related situations, computer, cell group leadership, and Bible. In addition to administrators and teachers, the staff consists of three social workers, three kitchen workers, a groundskeeper and three watchmen.
Apollo Juma is Pastoral Leader for the Africa Connect sponsored programs in Kenya. Since 2012, he has consistently demonstrated integrity, humility, discipline and unwavering passion for teaching the Word of God and reaching out with the gospel to the needy. His teaching, his professional work as a head administrator in the Kenyan primary school system, and his family life serving alongside his wife Rose Juma, provide a tremendous example for not only the church, but other leaders in the community. Together they find time to build the new church plant, Connect Chapel, lead prayer meetings and Bible studies, and consistently visit people in their homes in the slum.
Apollo works hard to build a strong and capable leadership team and stresses the importance of unity and mentoring leaders to share the burden and responsibility. He is an excellent Bible teacher, and speaks to an estimated 3+ million throughout Kenya and Uganda through his two weekly Imani radio broadcasts. This has provided many opportunities for him to travel to speak in other areas of Kenya, as well as Tanzania and Uganda.
Rose Juma has for over 14 years been very instrumental in the work in Kitale. Besides serving as pastor's wife, teacher, women’s leader and worship leader, Rose is the full time Project Manager of Africa Connect programs as well as a devoted mother of three, and is seen as "Mama" to the children in our program as well as many families.
She has received training in Secretarial and Computer Skills, and demonstrates wisdom and diligence in her duties. Her regular reporting helps to maintain a strong partnership. Included in her duties is oversight of the Connect Premiere Preschool and Primary staff and activities, and Empowerment programs, which are all growing at a phenomenal pace.
It is a wonderful privilege to work with this couple; their selfless love and dedication is truly an example to us and to so many.
Born in 1989, Wyckliffe Majani grew up in a family shaped by contrast - his mother was a devoted Christan and his father struggled with alcoholism. He completed high school in 2008 and briefly worked in entertainment and product promotion before a life-changing encounter with faith in 2010.
In 2011, he joined Africa Connect as a social worker, dedicating himself to helping families in the slum communities transform their lives. Over the years Wyckliffe has demonstrated a sincere love for the children and focused diligence in his work. He has witnessed countless children rise above poverty and pursue their dreams.
In addition to acting as Head Social worker, in 2023 he oversaw the Connect Empowerment programs and was instructing the childrens' caregivers in Business. In May 2024, he received training in Quickbooks and is currently serving as Connect's Finance Officer.
Wyckliffe holds a diploma in Business Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. A talented Worship leader, Wyckliffe has raised up a professional band and worship team at Connect Chapel; services are recorded and uploaded on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082874155886.
Wyckliffe and his wife Millicent have three lovely children who all attend Connect schools.