Since I shared a bit about our time in Kenya yesterday, I thought I would bring you up to date on a wonderful man we were involved with, and remain friends with to this day.
His name is Solomon Saitoti Ole Tuukuo. As a child he was sponsored through Compassion International. It literally saved his life . Fast forward to our time in Kenya. Solomon was our friend, guide and had begun to "Give Back" by developing a school for the poor community of Namuncha through Compassion Int.
He was so young and full of caring for his people.
This picture is from 2009.
The necklace I am wearing was made by this beautiful woman since I was "Mama".
Now it is 2025/26.
Solomon is the Project Director for Compassion International in his district of Kenya.
He is married and has 6 kids at last count... I know this photo only shows 5 ... ones in the oven.
in 2010 Solomon got his Undergraduate Degree and then this past December 2025 he received his Master's Degree.
All during that time he was working in the community bringing wells to that drought worn part of the country, planting trees with another organization to refurbish the earth. He was also helping in many ways at the Namuncha School. This was all while he was studying and raising his family.
Solomon has been recognized as a major part of his community and furthering the Maasai culture.
He has been chosen incoming Nakuru County Senator and has received this honor from the President of Kenya and for the establishment of a new game reserve park in the area.
I am so proud of this Godly man and the future of Kenya through his endeavors.
His motto is : "Chasing dreams no matter how long it takes".
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
16 comments:
Now this is a super great story, the world needs more men like Solomon for sure.. its wonderful you have been able to keep in touch with him and his family..
Wow, Sue what a beautiful story. That is so neat how,all these years, you both still communicate and are a part of each others lives. He has a beautiful young family. God is so good.
Goodness, this is surely an amazing man. Most people would be outstanding if they only did one of the many things he does.
Great pictures of you all. Love your skirt too. Nice that you got to go there. Very, very cool. Happy New Year!
Wow. Your accounting's given me chills! Thank you so much for spotlighting this amazing gentleman.
What a beautiful story. So good to hear in this day and age.
Oh how wonderful! It's so great to see the fruit of our labors, so to speak, because you had an important part in his life back then and now you can see how God has been at work in his life all the way. So exciting. Thank you for sharing this with us.
It is uplifting to see good people doing wonderful work!
How wonderful. Solomon did very well for himself. Always good to hear stories like this
what a wonderful testimony of what God can do! Thanks for sharing this.
This is an amazing man for sure. God bless him.
This is amazing and I am so happy for him as well as his family. God has been faithful in showing his favor upon Solomon. Our church sponsors an organization in Africa. It's called Zoey's Place, named after my niece's baby girl who passed away about six months after birth. You can check it out at zoey'splace.org. It blesses my heart to see these people being helped and being taught about Jesus. Thank you Sue for sharing more about this time in Africa.
That is a wonderful story about an amazing young man! His wife must be special too. That makes me smile. I pray he can continue on. Thank you for sharing the story of such a splendid fella and his lovely family. ❤️
What an inspiring story.
What a beautiful story you shared. I am so proud of him. It actually brought tears to my years.
What a wonderful post, Sue, about such a long-lasting friendship and bond. Thanks for sharing with everyone.
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