Exclusive Interview With Mr. KAYO 2008 Part II

Further to Part I of the exclusive interview with the reigning Mr KAYO here now is Part II. Incase you have not read Part I see it here.

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Blog Editor: How have you been since last time?
Mr KAYO: Never been better, thanks

Blog Editor: the last time we were chatting you had just gotten to the point of being declared Mr. KAYO... and how since then your daily verse had become Eph 2:10... would you want to expound on that?
Mr KAYO: I wasn't sure I was ready for that kind of work, or can I say calling. So, when I heard I won, I was shocked and still in denial...until I read that verse, and it then sank in that I am God's Workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God had prepared for me in advance to do. I personalized that verse.

Blog Editor: Would you like to state in what ways in particular?
Mr KAYO: In line with fulfilling my purpose here on earth, God has designed me to use me, so in line with that, like one of my purposes is to minister, and God saw that it will bring Him pleasure for me to serve Him and also the KAYO members in being Mr. KAYO
Another thing, this was a plan God had made way back, even before KAYO existed, so siezi pangua kitu kama hiyo. Thinking about the course my life has been taking since Kitambo, I know God's been bringing me someplace, I am not sure this is it but this mission He's given me, is part of His great plan.

Blog Editor: Brilliant!!! What is Mr & Miss KAYO and what is it all about?
Mr KAYO: At the moment, all I can say is what I've known from the meetings I've attended and the hearsay from people. We are like the face of KAYO and our mandate is being ambassadors / representatives of the anglican youth's in the country. As we speak we've not yet received the official wordings on that.

Blog Editor: History tells me that initial winners of such events blaze the trail and more or less define the role themselves. Thought about that?
Mr KAYO: yeah...am actually doing that on a rather slow pace I might say. The reason for that is I have to learn how the KAYO executive runs the organisation first. Then another hindrance has been after the event, Miss. KAYO had to travel a bit, so we've never met with her to like set up our structure.

Blog Editor: You have your work cut out!! Back to the day, how was the whole event for you? What new experiences did you gather?
Mr KAYO: Well, I got a rough idea of how to get young people together. The events that will bring them together. I think that’s going to be one tool that I might use to bring the young people together.

Blog Editor: Where does Ken go from here? Not Mr KAYO, but Ken?
Mr KAYO: from here...after Mr. KAYO ? Every year has been different for me. Not as I expect. Its hard to tell, but am sure God has smthn in store for me. He has always surprised me over the years...since 2005.

Blog Editor: Anything significant about 2005?
Mr KAYO: Yeah!! That was when I made St. Andrews ACK Zimmerman my church, that was one major decision I took...a long story behind though, and many other things.

Blog Editor: Great!!! Where do you draw your inspiration from?
Mr KAYO: There's a verse in the bible where Jesus Says that, If they crucified him, what more should we as his followers expect? I don’t have anyone in particular who I can say really inspires me, as in, not one person but they are quite a big lot. A bit by bit from different people.

Blog Editor: Aeronautical Engineering or is it Aerospace Engineering... What’s that?
Mr KAYO: (Laughing) Aeronautical deals with planes, Jets...and such. Aerospace, or Space Avionics...deals with matters beyond the earths atmosphere, as the words suggests...."space". Now that’s my Career goal! There's a desire that has been in me since I was small. Since the first time I heard of the universe I've always wanted to be part of a team that will discover that universe and I am trusting God that one day, He'll open my eyes to the wonders that lie beyond the confines of earth and one way, is I'll get to study aerospace engineering, and I'll be on my way to seeing much more of God's amazing creativity in creation

Blog Editor: We pray that that comes to pass.
Mr KAYO: AMEN to your prayer. I appreciate

Blog Editor: What do you enjoy doing? And what do you do in your spare time (if any)?
Mr KAYO: I Sing. I love singing, nothing else gives more pleasure. Even when doing other things that I enjoy doing like swimming, I just find myself singing. Watching Movies, if its musically based, I'll love it more. So singing is basically what I love doing most.

Blog Editor: What have you watched recently?
Mr KAYO: High School Musical, it’s my favourite.

Blog Editor: What do most people NOT know about Ken?
Mr KAYO: mmhhh, tough one!! That I have two big brothers and one small sister in high school. I guess.

Blog Editor: What’s your take on the ladies? And are you seeing someone?
Mr KAYO: I aint seeing anyone now, we broke up with my girl about a month ago.

Blog Editor: Was your breakup before or after Mr KAYO?
Mr KAYO: Before, four weeks before the event

Blog Editor: What do you want to be remembered for?
Mr KAYO: Having given KAYO a face lift is one, and being a testimony of the verse that says "DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD and he will fulfill the desires of your heart."

Blog Editor: What’s your advise to all young people out there, young Christians and KAYO affiliates?
Mr KAYO: whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)

Blog Editor: Amen... Parting Shot?
Mr KAYO: Nothing takes God by surprise.

Blog Editor: Amen, barakaz and we wish you all the best in your endeavors and your walk with Christ
Mr KAYO: Amen and thank you so much for the opportunity.

And Now Going Dot Com

After a seven month play about with a stayalive web log (aka blog) StAY Alive is now looking forward to launching a full fledge website. Although at the initial stages a launch by the third quarter of 2008 may not seem to be over ambitious!!

We are looking forward to that!!

BD Ya StATIC

StATIC - St Andrews Teens In Christ is the Teens arm of the St Andrews community in Zimmerman Nairobi. With a dedicated service every Sunday among other initiatives, they have now come up with what promises to be their biggest social event yet!!

BD Ya StATIC is a social initiative that targets to reach out to the wider Zimmerman community mobilising them to donate blood. Each drop counts...

Ideally, StATIC is the nursery bed of the StAY Alive Fellowship. Goes without saying therefore that StAY Alive will be offering her hand and expertise in support of ths noble initiative.

Your chance to save a life is here, Your time to save a life is now. Get Busy!!!

FOCUS :: Commission 2008

Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS-KENYA) is a movement of Christian students in universities and colleges in Kenya that seeks to prepare students in all areas of life. FOCUS is an interdenominational and non-profit movement comprising of 38 affiliated Christian Unions in Kenya's public and private universities and colleges. We serve over 10,000 students who are members of the CUs in their campuses. FOCUS-KENYA is also affiliated to the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students IFES.

Why all that?? After every three years, FOCUS organizes a Mission conference dubbed COMMISSION which brings together young people from colleges and universities from all over Africa. They spend six days together thinking through issues of mission - global, regional and national, being facilitated by leading global voices in the world of mission. At the end of this year (29th Dec - 4th Jan 09), FOCUS shall bring together at least 3,000 participants drawn from all over Africa and beyond hosted at Kabarak University. This will be a transforming moment for those who will attend. The charges are Kshs.7, 800 for every participant. But there is good news for every one who is currently a student (and can produce evidence to the same effect).
Every student will pay Kshs.3, 800, a subsidy of Kshs.4, 000.

For further details including the program and topics, please click here.

Exclusive Interview With Mr. KAYO 2008 Part I

As promised we publish the first part of our interview with the winner of the inaugural Mr KAYO...

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Blog Editor: Jambo Kenince... allow me to introduce myself. I am the Editor of the StAY Alive blog. As agreed would you grant us your interview please??
Mr KAYO: mmhhh, I'll be honored

Blog Editor: thank you ... we are experiencing some few problems with our technolgy so please bear with us incase we get interrupted now and then.
Mr KAYO: no problem... I'll understand

Blog Editor: So who is Ken?
Mr KAYO: Ken. Ken is a born again Christian, who's only desire is to live for God.

Blog Editor: Amen, Some background? School, siblings, career, walk with Christ?
Mr KAYO: I went to three primary Schools, but I won't get into details about that... Went to Kabaa High School for secondary education.. thats where I kinda started cementing my relationship with Christ.
I had very helpful friends, I'll mentioned just three of 'em for now... James Kiamba, was in 4th form wen I was in form one, then there was Simon Mumbu who was in form 3, then James Nyamai, was in form 2, then My best friend in high school was Mark Nzomo..we were in the same class. Amazingly I was covered by God fearing friends all through high school...
I have two bro's and one sister... she's in form four at the moment... We love her just so much.
I work with a technology company... but my heart actually is to one day study Aerospace Engineering. At the moment its seen as a dream that will never be, but by the grace of God, I'll make it a reality. I've learnt to live my life without limiting God.

Blog Editor: Wow thats quite something... we'll get back to that. How was your childhood and upbringing?
Mr KAYO: My childhood was the best. My Mom taught me most of what I know about God, and my dad about life.
I love reading, and I trace that trait to both my parents...so I can proudly say that, the good me is a result of my parents, the bad me, that’s my fault. (laughs)

Blog Editor: are you not being too hard on yourself??
Mr KAYO: NO AM NOT... It’s all true..

Blog Editor: I can see your parents have had such an influence on your life... I am sure they are proud of you
Mr KAYO: I hope they were, and wherever they are...I hope they are

Blog Editor: Were??
Mr KAYO: they all passed

Blog Editor: Oh sorry about that!! What age were you when they did??
Mr KAYO: My dad passed when I was 9yrs old...that was 7th June 1996 and my mom five years later... 13th November 2001, I was in form 1 then.

Blog Editor: How sad!! It must have been tough for such a young man. So how was life after mom and dad if I may ask?
Mr KAYO: God's been faithful, He's doing his part well

Blog Editor: And is that not evident in your life... So would you say that was your turning point into knowing Christ?
Mr KAYO: yeah...I can say that. When u have nothing else to hold on to, sometimes people tend to despair and lose hope...but I thank my parents coz they had taught me about God. I learnt to trust him more n more.

Blog Editor: That was Ken before Mr KAYO, and after? Who is Ken?
Mr KAYO: now Ken after Mr. KAYO, mmhh.... Eph. 2:10 became my daily verse

Blog Editor: Would you wish to expound on that?

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Click here for Part II

Mr. & Miss KAYO

First off... StAY Alive is an affiliate member of the Kenya Anglican Youth Organisation (KAYO) through the Diocese of Nairobi. We are proud to have influenced the growth of the group and be part of its resurgence into being relevant to todays young woman and man!!

The first Mr. & Miss KAYO event took place on Saturday 29th March 2008 and StAY Alive was ably represented in various categories. We had a lovely song presentation, a designer in the design category and indeed entries for both Mr. & Miss KAYO.

StAY Alive's biggest program in terms of reach and budget KATAA was also very well represented with a tent dedicated to providing info on the anti drugs campaign that StAY Alive runs.

The KATAA Tent At The Event

While the PA would be blamed in messing up 'conviniently' during StAY Alives song presentation after such a good showing, there is no denying our singing group gave their all in their performance... not to forget they had just endured a ten hour singing marathon the night before during the Vigil!!

In the design category where we were represented by Mary Nyambura, her immaculate work on the woolen wall hangings scooped the 2nd runners up. Big ups Mary!!

The stage had earlier been set and the inaugural Mr. & Miss KAYO had been launched in pomp and glamour. StAY Alive was represented in this category by Mary Nyambura (yes!!) and Kenince Mbithi. This pair more than wakilishad StAY Alive and indeed the true creative, quick thinking and flambouyant spirit of StAY Alive was evident whenever they took the stage!!

After a superb day, it was time for the judges to give their verdict... and was it not great!!! The first Mr KAYO ever was declared to be Kenince Mbithi from the StAY Alive Fellowship.

Keep it right here, we shall be running an exclusive interview with the new Mr KAYO to hear his story as shall will also do with StAY Alives lady rep in the fete.