Dynamism, innovation and creativity are some of the words I, Samson Muigai, would use to describe myself.  I joined DOT Kenya in October 2006 as an intern.  I have truly appreciated the training and the opportunity to facilitate DOT’s innovative and motivational Reach Up! Programme.

The entire internship programme, from training to the community placement, has helped me to discover my gifts and has greatly increased my confidence. As a result, I feel I am more marketable and enlightened.

My first posting was in Gatanga, a rural community about 45 kilometres from Nairobi, with an organization known as the YARD (Youth Action For Rural Development). While I was placed there, three projects stood out for me: Jenju Pig Rearing, Artur Chicken Rearing and Gargoyles Screen Printing. Gatanga is a rural area, and the participants were excited at the prospect of starting their own projects in order to provide sustainable livelihoods for their families and provide employment in the community. I am currently following up these projects to see that they are implemented.

After this internship, I hope to get a career in advertising as a copy-writer, in order to realize my ambition of becoming a Creative Director in 10 years. Currently I am producing and directing plays and working on my own standup comedy show. I hope to start my own film and television company to produce my own local and international films.

I really appreciate the efforts of the DOT Kenya Team who have made this internship worthwhile.