Shepherd's Little Lambs Kenya

24/08/2026

LITTLE LAMBS, BIG HOPE - HARLEEN NGOY

Harleen was born on 8th June 2021 to Eric Ngata and Lucy Wambui as the third-born in a family of four children in Manyani Estate, Nakuru County.

17/08/2026

LITTLE LAMBS, BIG HOPE - TWINS, MATTHEW AND PETE

Peter and Matthew were born on 24th December 2021 to Josphat Gichuki and Margaret Nduta. They are the third and fourth children in a family of four from Boiman Village, Nyahururu, Nyandarua County.

11/08/2026

SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!

I have vivid recollections of waking up in a rural setting on a tropical island. On our first morning there, I was awakened at 5:30 a.m. by a crowing rooster. I smiled and, thanks to travel fatigue, drifted back to sleep. It was quaint—maybe even cute—until the next morning, when that bird start...

03/08/2026

WHAT CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?

For Shepherd’s Little Lambs, the answer is easy—it was generosity that came first! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, this project has finally been hatched. What began as a dream is quickly becoming a reality. Take a look at the chicken coop construction photos, and stay tune

03/06/2026

LITTLE LAMBS, BIG HOPE - JOHN NGURE

John Ngure was born on 13th June 2018 as the second child in a family of four children to Mark Kuria and Tabitha Wanjiku in Mai Mahiu Village, Nakuru County. John’s elder sister passed away when she was eight months old, and so he is now growing up with two siblings.

27/05/2026

LITTLE LAMBS, BIG HOPE - ANGEL NYAMBURA

Angel Nyambura was born on 13th July 2022 as the third-born child in a family of three children to George Gitau and Ann Waithira in Korio Village, Kiambu County. Korio is a village bordering Kijabe on the western side.

20/05/2026

THIS IS FOR THE BIRDS

Hunger is one of the obstacles to learning that we regularly face in Kenya. That is why feeding our “lambs” is such an integral part of what we do at Shepherd’s Little Lambs. Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet, but it is also one of the most costly components of the food we provide...

19/04/2026

Full Circle: Returning Changed
April 18–19, 2026

We wrapped up our safari with a leisurely drive to the airstrip. When our plane arrived, the pilot informed us we needed to wait out some threatening weather.

After a half-hour delay, we boarded and headed back to Nairobi. To avoid the storm, we climbed to 11,000 feet—much higher than usual for these small planes.

The flight became quite bumpy for a few minutes as we approached Wilson Airport, but we landed safely. Our transport was waiting to take us back to the hotel, where we had a few hours to repack, shower, and relax. After dinner, we headed to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, where departure procedures felt redundant and frustrating.

Our 15-hour flight to JFK left late and arrived late. In New York, we had to claim our luggage, clear customs, and go through TSA screening, which ate into our planned three-hour layover. By the time we reached our gate, our flight to Chicago was already boarding.

We arrived in Chicago about a half hour early, and everyone made it home safely.

Thank you for traveling with us. We hope you caught a glimpse of the work of Shepherd’s Little Lambs.

Question for Readers
You’ve followed the journey—what part has changed how you see your own life?

18/04/2026

In the Beginning
April 17, 2026

The alarm rang at 5:00 a.m., and we were in the Mara by 6. As the sun rose, the landscape slowly came to life—animals emerging and hot air balloons dotting the sky.

After coordinating with other safari vehicles, we came upon a kill. A pride of thirteen lions had taken down an eland. It was fascinating to watch: some lions fed while others formed a perimeter, keeping hyenas and silver-backed jackals at bay. Once the pride was full, the scavengers moved in to clean up.

At one point, our vehicle was surrounded by lions—some eating, others playing or resting. The “Circle of Life” isn’t always pretty, but it is remarkably efficient.

We later encountered a pod of hippos and, after some driving, another kill—this time a Cape buffalo brought down by four male lions, all brothers.

We enjoyed breakfast on the Mara before heading back toward camp, spotting baboons and giraffes along the way. New animals added to our list included hippos, crocodiles, silver-backed jackals, vultures, and baboons.

Just before returning, we visited a traditional Maasai village.

After lunch and a short rest, we set out for our final game drive. We were rewarded with a second leopard sighting—a female with her young. The drive ended with a bit of excitement when our vehicle got stuck. Benson skillfully jacked it up while we gathered stones for traction—a small adrenaline rush with hyenas nearby.

A spectacular sunset and a wonderful dinner provided the perfect ending to an unforgettable safari and our time in Kenya with Shepherd’s Little Lambs.

17/04/2026

Wonder in the Wild
April 16, 2026

Breakfast was at 6:30 a.m. because we needed to be ready to depart by 7:30. This team has been very punctual!

Our safari company picked us up at our hotel and whisked us off to Wilson Airport. Check-in went smoothly, and we met up with Benson, our safari agent, who briefed the team on the itinerary.

We boarded our 12-passenger, single-engine plane early and were rolling down the runway by 9:15. We flew just above scattered clouds, giving us incredible views as the Mara spread out before us.

Our first stop was to drop off three ladies heading to a different safari camp, so we got the bonus of an extra landing and takeoff. We touched down on our airstrip around 10:15. Since we arrived early, we waited a bit for our safari vehicle.

Our safari driver and guide - also named Benson—loaded our luggage, and off we went. Over the next two or so hours, we saw all of the following animals in their natural habitat:

* Elephant
* Giraffe
* Cheetah
* Lion
* Impala
* Thomson’s gazelle
* Zebra
* Eland
* Ostrich
* Blue-eared starling

We arrived at Little Zebra River Camp around 1:30 p.m. and enjoyed a gourmet lunch. After checking into our luxury tents, we rested for a bit.

At 4:00, we gathered at the vehicle for our second game drive. We saw all of the previous animals again and added a few more to our list:

* Leopard
* Mongoose
* Saddle-billed stork

A storm was brewing, so we lowered the roof, rolled down the sides of the vehicle, and made a mad dash back to camp. The rain poured, lightning streaked across the sky, and thunder rolled.

As we dined on another amazing meal, the rain eventually stopped. With an early start ahead, everyone headed to their tents after dinner.

Question for Readers
When was the last time creation made you pause in awe of God?