I love ice creams. Rich, creamy, heavenly, delicious –oh well I could go on and on just thinking of the dollops of ice cream that come in all kinds of flavors, colors and textures in the market. I know all of you are already creating mental images of the last time you had an iceContinue reading “Use and do not throw please”
Category Archives: Projects
Seed Donation at Ketitu
Kenya Vegetarian Club continued with the program of seed donation to farmers near Ketitu village near Kisumu today. The club donated more than 2000 seeds to local farmers who already have farms to plant Muringa trees. I am proud of my team which is helping me to reach out to people in different corners ofContinue reading “Seed Donation at Ketitu”
The Rise of the Assertive Vegetarian
The dictionary meaning for assertive is self-confident, self-assured, confident, firm as also forceful, forward, pushy and aggressive. We do not want to sound forceful or pushy. Without meaning to be offensive, I have always wanted to ask this question, why is it that we always shy away from revealing our eating choices. We need toContinue reading “The Rise of the Assertive Vegetarian”
Seed donation at Nyando county
My team carried out my work of seed donation to the farmers in Onjiko kobongo,secondary school,Nyando county last week. More than hundred farmers got muringa seeds from my team. They have initiated the movement of planting the muringa seeds in their region.
Seed donation at nyahera kisumu west
Kenya veg club donated seeds to the farmers of Nyahera village on 11th August. Wherein more than fifty farmers from various small villages were gathered to understand the importance of muringa seeds and promised them to grow for personal as well as commercial purpose.
Let’s go organic
Sikkim is a tiny state tucked in Northeast India. It has achieved a great milestone as it has become India’s first fully organic state by implementing organic practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. This was achieved over a period of 12 years as it was in 2003 that the government decided to makeContinue reading “Let’s go organic”
Official inauguration of reforestation program
Kenya Vegetarian Club officially inaugurated the reforestation program in Kisumu county with the donation of Muringa seeds. The program was initiated in Ketito village with the local farmers who have ready to plough lands. The group of farmers representing various small villages around came forward to commit their lands for the reforestation program. Each farmerContinue reading “Official inauguration of reforestation program “
The food on my plate
Do you think of the farmer who sowed the seeds, tilled the land, irrigated and kept watch till the golden crop got ready to be transported on a journey before it reached your kitchen changing many hands in the process? When was the last time you ever spoke to a farmer who prepared the foodContinue reading “The food on my plate”
Third patotsav of Kamleshwar shiv temple in kibigori
Shrivedant Foundation celebrated third patotsav of Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in Kibigori today. Kamal Shah and Vaishali Shah invited devotees from Kisumu, Kericho, Kakamega and other nearby towns.The priest Pradipbhai of Sanatan Temple performed the maha rudra yagna and changed the dhwaja. The devotees from Iskon temple of Kisumu sang bhajan during the celebration.
An opening of a new hall at sanatan hindu temple in kisumu
I am a bit surprised that how and why this news got missed by the people in kisumu. A new hall – Karsanji Makanji Rawal Auditorium named after father of Mr. hasmukh Rawal and Mrs Kalpana Rawal was inaugurated on 14th May in Kisumu. Mr Hasmukhbhai Rawal and Mrs Kalpana Rawal were the chief guestsContinue reading “An opening of a new hall at sanatan hindu temple in kisumu”
Bringing up trees
I was just reading a report in the paper about how celebrities in India have started adopting animals in the zoo and contribute towards their upkeep and maintenance. Following this even others have started showing interest in such a scheme. This brings in revenue to the zoo no doubt, but also gives a sense ofContinue reading “Bringing up trees”
A talk on vegetarianism at Nyamira Girls high school
It was a tough day for me as the distance to the school was too much for me to cover.. but somehow I managed to reach there.. After seeing the enthusiasm of the girls, my hesitation just disappeared. It was worth the drive and time invested for this talk. When I started talking about meatContinue reading “A talk on vegetarianism at Nyamira Girls high school”
Tree planting in Kibigori
I was so thrilled to do a session of tree planting in Kibigori as that is the place where we were blessed to build Shiv Temple. Our local coordinator Rashid was also delighted to arrange for the site, team and other requirements for the tree planting. We planted more than one fifty trees in theContinue reading “Tree planting in Kibigori”
Tree planting and seed donation at Katuk odeyo village near Kisumu
Kenya Vegetarian Club had another tree planting session on 27th April at Katuk odeyo village near Ketitu to farmers whom we had visited earlier. The farmers received few indigenous and fruit trees for the farms which were ready for planting. We also donated sample seeds of green gram to few farmers to test if theyContinue reading “Tree planting and seed donation at Katuk odeyo village near Kisumu”
Closing ceremony of Shah Free Eye and ENT camp by Jain youth league Thika
It was truly a pleasure to remain present at the closing ceremony of Jain Youth League Thika on Thursday last week. The team recognised doctors for their contribution to the society and their service to so many patients. Many of them had recieved the sight after more than three decades. It was a monent ofContinue reading “Closing ceremony of Shah Free Eye and ENT camp by Jain youth league Thika”
Got Amma’s blessings
It was truly a pleasure to meet a legend sain Amma in Nairobi on Sunday. As I entered Oshwal hall on sunday, I felt that the air was filled with a vibration of mysticism and positiveness. After few devotional songs and prayers got a chance to meet her and also got her blessings. Thanks toContinue reading “Got Amma’s blessings “
Demonstration of seeds by A Seed Company
There was a live demonstration of how quality seeds can earn better yields for farmers by a seed company near Ahero on Friday 8th April. It was quite a learning experience for me to find out about such company which can identify the soil and its quality and recommend the seeds accordingly. This has aContinue reading “Demonstration of seeds by A Seed Company “
75th celebration of JainYouth league of Thika
I really enjoyed the event of 75th celebration of Jain Yourh League of Thika. The celebration started with prayers to Lord Ganesha presented by Kamini Dance school. They also presented other cultural dances which were truly mesmerising. The chairperson Mr Hitesh Shah walked through the activities of the organization. There were many interesting facts aboutContinue reading “75th celebration of JainYouth league of Thika “
Eye and ENT clinic by Shree Jain youth league Thika
It was a learning experience to be part of the Eye and ENT camp arranged by Shree Jain Yough League of Thika in Kisumu county in this week from Monday till Thursday. Though I didn’t do much to help them but I observed quite a few interesting things from the camp about the patients’ registration,Continue reading “Eye and ENT clinic by Shree Jain youth league Thika “
Presentation on forestation in a remote area called Katuk Odeyo near Katito in Kisumu county
This week it was a different challenge to go to farmers and land owners who are keen to grow forests on their lands to stop and reduce soil erosion taking place near their village. It was disheartening to see that this land is the example of largest soil erosion of Kenya. The place where weContinue reading “Presentation on forestation in a remote area called Katuk Odeyo near Katito in Kisumu county”
Tree planting at Ogal primary and secondary school near in Akuche
Kenya Vegetarian Club took challenge to go in the interior parts of the country side around Kisumu west. Our team went to Ogal primary and secondary school near Akuche after the airport on 8th April. The students of the schools were excited to recieve 250 seedlings and started planting on Friday itself. After we reachedContinue reading “Tree planting at Ogal primary and secondary school near in Akuche “
A day spent with Indian High commissioner in Kisumu
It was truly a pleasure to meet the Indian High commissioner to Kenya Mrs. Suchitra Durai again in Kisumu on Saturday 26th March with her family. During the lunch session in Kisumu Yacht Club, I found that she has a great knowledge of India’s bilateral trade with Kenya and how it can be improved throughContinue reading “A day spent with Indian High commissioner in Kisumu”
Meeting with High commissioner of Kenya
I think its worth sharing this on women’s day that Kenya is truly delighted to have a lady as High commissioner of India to Kenya, Mrs. Suchitra Durai. It was my pleasure to meet her in Nairobi at her office on 7th March 2016. I was really impressed by her simplicity and professionalism both completelyContinue reading “Meeting with High commissioner of Kenya”
Ammaji’s disciple Submitraji in Kisumu
It was truly a pleasure to host Submitraji, the disciple of Ammaji at my residence during his visit to Kisumu this month. When our committee of Sanatan mandir decided to invite him to temple, I quickly thought of hosting him at home to know more about Ammaji and it is always my pleasure to inviteContinue reading “Ammaji’s disciple Submitraji in Kisumu”
Session on vegetable farming at Urudi Center
Continuing the series of vegetarianism and vegetable farming, Lake Basin college invited me to yet another session at Urudi Center near Katito, an interior part of Kisumu county which I had never seen before. The drive to that place was pleasant with less traffic and a tarmac road. The session started with the reciting ofContinue reading “Session on vegetable farming at Urudi Center”