April 11, 2025
Jomo Kenyatta: Painting A Vision For Kenya
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Sunny Ngethe
Hello my name is Sunny Ngethe and I am an International and Global Studies major at St. Mary’s University.
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Daniel Miramon
I was taken aback by many things, but one aspect truly captivated me. The name of Kenya itself is a tribute to its first President, Jomo Kenyatta. A pivotal figure in the nationalist movement, Kenyatta championed Kenya’s quest for independence through relentless political activism and savvy diplomatic efforts. It’s inspiring to see how his legacy is woven into the very identity of the nation!
I found the section on education particularly compelling, as it highlights the positive impact of Kenyatta’s government. The administration has played a significant role in facilitating the construction of schools throughout Kenya, which has greatly improved access to education. Additionally, Sunny notes that Kenyatta was instrumental in establishing key institutions like Kenyatta University and significantly contributed to the development of the University of Nairobi, further enhancing the educational landscape in the country.
Nicholas Quintero
I thought your hook of comparing Kenyatta to George Washington as a comparison that your audience might be more familiar with and help establish the significance of the person your infographic is covering, Kenyatta was wonderfully done. You also illustrated wondering how Harambee, which was one of Kenyatta’s contributions had profound impacts on so many levels, from the flag, promoting unity amongst his people, and how that philosophy shaped his governance and how that has positively impacted the people of Kenya, to this day. This infographic was wonderfully done!
Michael Ortiz
Hello Sunny,
I was surprised to learn about how influential the concept of Harambee was in Kenya’s development after independence. I didn’t realize it played such a big role in uniting citizens and driving national projects.
The section about Harambee really resonated with me because it showed how a simple idea of “pulling together” could be turned into a national philosophy that helped build schools, roads, and even improve literacy. It made the infographic feel very inspirational.
The infographic is full of great information! One suggestion would be to streamline some of the text so that key points pop out more clearly at a glance. Maybe using bold or larger fonts for major takeaways could make it even more powerful visually.
Sarah
Wow, thanks for educating on this interesting topic! I appreciated learning more. It was helpful to compare Kenyatta to Washington to help the history make sense to the American mind. It’s also encouraging to read about many of the improvements made by the Kenyan government, such as investments in education. Some of the slides are a little bit wordy, and I think infographics work better with more visuals than words. But overall, this project is excellent!
Bella Gutierrez
This is a great infographic, Sunny. I didn’t realize Kenya was such a new country compared to ours! I like the idea of the Harambee spirit in Kenya. I wish we had something similar here. I would’ve wanted to see more about the politics of Kenya, which has changed over the years. Great job!
Lashanna Hill
What surprised me about learning about this country was how Jomo Kenyatta’s honor and respect is the equivalent to the United State’s sentiments of George Washington. The best part of the infographic was the history surrounding the term Harambee. A post colonial independence rally cry that inspired better education and government. Excellent presentation.
Karicia Gallegos
Something that surprised me about what I learned about Kenya is that they named the country after Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya. The best part of this infographic is the graphics, it resonated with me because I am a very visual person. The only feedback I have is that I really loved the infographic, great job!
Carollann Serafin
1) I think was most fascinated to learn about the Education rates in Kenya and how 84% of Students were enrolled thanks to the investment from the Kenyatta’s Government.
2) The best part about this infographic that really struck my attention was learning about the Growth and Economic Stability of the Country and found it similar to my country Zimbabwe which reminded me of how after Covid there was an increase in money that was flowing.
3) I think this is a great and detailed layout and I love the color scheme and use of photo’s and arrows because it is much easier for someone to follow if they are new to learning how to follow an infographic.
Cynthia Brehm
I recall having learned about former President Kenyatta through Dr. Mazrui’s videos. Mr. Kenyatta was an impressive man so much so that as you noted in your infographic, he was beloved by his countrymen that he is being commemorated and lauded as the Father of the Nation just as George Washington is in the U.S.A.
What I found astonishing is Kenya’s literacy rate is higher than what the U.S. is and that is saying a lot. “On average, 79% of U.S. adults nationwide are literate in 2024” (National Literacy Institute, 2024).
Do you know if any of his descendants are holding public office?
Bibliography
National Literacy Institute. (2024, March 7). Literacy Statistics 2024- 2025 (Where we are now). National Literacy Institute; National Literacy Institute. https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/post/literacy-statistics-2024-2025-where-we-are-now
America Rosales
The addition of data and numbers to contextualize the effects of Kenyatta’s and Harambee’s legacies was the greatest portion of the infographic. One aspect of the country that strikes me is how it suppresses opposition in order to maintain stability and economic continuity. I believe this is typically viewed negatively, but in this case, it is vital to help establish Kenya and continue to progress. I’m intrigued to see how some of these numbers compare to adjacent nations.