Development Dynamics with MaqC

Through the years, ICL-Africa has expanded in scope by diversifying the program, target audience, and geographies. Mike discusses how this has been achieved.

Mike warns against donor dependence as he discusses a myriad of lessons learned during some turbulent times that ICL faced.

Mike Mutungi shares the principles of youth movement building with lessons learned from years of implementing youth programs with young people.

In this episode, Mike discusses how ICL got its name and how the early structures were set to attract initial funding and begin the implementation of an HIV prevention program through the ABC approach.  

Having lost three family members to HIV and AIDS, and with a solid philosophical foundation, Mike took it upon himself to understand more about HIV and other felt needs among university students. He carried out a needs assessment isolating HIV, Money, and Music as the critical issues affecting this population.  

Why did Mike choose to pursue a master's in theology and how did that experience impact his choice and future career moves? In this episode, he also discusses church history, and the impact religious dogma has on public health.

Emphasizing the importance of mentorship, Mike pays tribute to different individuals and families who offered him guidance and coaching when he was in his early twenties.

Immediately after graduating from campus, Mike practiced as an engineer with Kenya's ministry of transport and infrastructure. He recalls his experiences from this period.

There are occurrences that completely shift somebody's journey and trajectory. Mike shares one such encounter that happened to him and his friend during his time at the UON.

Growing up in a military setting, Mike Mutungi's influences began becoming pronounced loud and clear.