If you walked through campus this month, you’d hear the rhythm of hammers in the distance, laughter spilling out of the house, and voices rising in morning devotion.
You’d feel the energy of a community learning, stretching, building — not only new buildings, but new confidence, new skills, and new ideas.
This term has been full of progress — the kind you can see and the kind you can feel in students learning who they are and who God is calling them to become.
Campus on the Rise
Construction continues to be a joyful hum across campus.
Here’s what’s taking shape:
- Classroom buildings: substructure nearly complete, roofing beginning soon
- Residence A: roofing and exterior finishing underway
- Residence B: entering final phase — tile, plaster, and paint
- Wastewater Treatment Facility: completed; awaiting final drainage hookup
- Water tower + playing field: scheduled for November–December break
Checkout this video from Christi Gordy to see the latest building progress on campus! It’s so exciting to see these buildings going up!
Innovation and Imagination
Our students continue to amaze us with their creativity and perseverance.
Grade 8 students explored digital marketing and graphic design this term, creating promotional materials for an upcoming talent show using Canva — applying classroom lessons to real projects.
Grade 9 students wrapped up their Capstone Projects, using everything they’ve learned in our Innovation Program.
Their curiosity, teamwork, and heart for others remind us why this program exists — to raise innovative problem-solvers who think beyond themselves.
Capstone Projects: Turning Ideas Into Impact
As part of the Grade 9 Innovation curriculum, students spend their final term completing a Capstone Project — a culmination of three years of learning in design thinking, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Each group identifies a real-world challenge and builds a solution through research, prototyping, testing, and presentation.
This year’s projects tackled issues such as:
- Limited farming space in public schools — designing creative agriculture solutions for CBC schools
- Sleep disruption — building tools to reduce nighttime distractions and encourage restful sleep
- Access to educational materials — creating ways to make learning resources more available to students across Kenya
- Cable management for media and tech companies — designing low-cost organization tools for production environments
These projects challenged students to practice leadership, teamwork, empathy, and perseverance — the same qualities they will need as future innovators and servant-minded leaders.
Capstone Spotlight: Eco-Friendly Sink Unblocker
One group — Dennis, Delight, and Sherlin — set out to solve a common household problem: blocked sinks. But they didn’t just want a solution that worked — they wanted one that was safe for homes and the environment.
They developed an all-natural unblocker using vinegar, lemon, baking soda, and dry ice. The formula worked — but only when frozen — so their biggest challenge became packaging a frozen product that wouldn’t melt too quickly.
Through experimentation and research, they found a workable prototype — learning as much about teamwork, communication, and perseverance as they did about chemistry and design.
They even created their final presentation in Canva, building communication and design skills to match their technical problem-solving.
And true to innovative form, they’re already planning improvements:
“We want to add a pleasant fragrance so it’s more enjoyable to use.”
What started as a messy, hands-on experiment became a picture of what transformation looks like — noticing everyday needs and working together to serve others.
CEO for a Day: Seeing Leadership Up Close
This term marked an exciting milestone for Canopy Life — the launch of our very first CEO for a Day program!
The initiative was created to give students a chance to explore leadership and career pathways beyond the classroom, connecting their learning to real-world experiences. It’s all about helping them dream big while seeing how integrity, innovation, and faith play out in the workplace.
Program Overview
Six of our Grade 8 students stepped out into Nairobi’s professional world for a day of shadowing and discovery. Each pair represented a different industry — giving them a glimpse of leadership in action across Kenya’s growing sectors.
- Media: Joy and Lawrence at Capital FM
- Corporate & Aviation: Leticia and Daniel at Kenya Airways and Equity Bank
- Technology: Elsie and Leila at Peak & Dale, a digital and tech firm
The program aligns beautifully with our mission of equipping students to become Agents of Transformation — leaders who serve with integrity and creativity while transforming their communities.
At Kenya Airways, students toured the airport and learned how safety, service, and teamwork make large-scale operations run smoothly.
At Equity Bank, they explored how financial leadership supports community growth through inclusive programs that expand access to healthcare and education.
They met the Managing Director at Capital FM and saw the collaboration behind content creation — from newsrooms to production studios.
And at Peak & Dale, they entered a fast-paced world of technology, observing everything from client meetings and marketing strategy to design, development, and final product launches.
Everywhere they went, students saw the same message in action:
Leadership means service.
The experience inspired curiosity and confidence in every student who participated. They returned to campus with new vocabulary, new vision, and a deeper understanding of how their gifts can create impact — whether through media, technology, or business.
Life & Faith on Campus
This term, students were shaped not only by what they learned in class, but by how they lived together — serving, praying, encouraging, and growing side by side. This is exactly what we mean when we say an agent of transformation is Relationally Rooted!
They visited a nearby children’s home, where they played, talked, and learned firsthand that compassion and presence are powerful gifts.
Students also led morning devotions throughout the term, sharing reflections on Scripture and practicing speaking with confidence and humility. One especially meaningful moment came when Leila Mukami shared a message on “True Christianity,” speaking boldly and thoughtfully.
Later in the term, students served and led worship at Redeemed Gospel Church Koma. And before Grade 9 exams, the entire campus gathered for a worship and prayer service to bless and encourage our exam candidates.
In big moments and quiet ones, faith continues to grow here — shaping character, guiding choices, and grounding students in hope and purpose as they learn to lead with love.
As this term comes to a close, we pause in gratitude for all that God is doing on campus. Every moment tells a story of His faithfulness.
Each lesson learned, challenge overcome, and act of service is shaping students into future leaders who will carry hope and transformation into their communities.
As we look ahead, we would love your prayers:
- For our Grade 9 students — peace, focus, and confidence during national exams
- For staff and houseparents — rest and renewal as they pour into students
- For continued progress and provision as construction moves forward
- For continued spiritual growth for every student and staff member
We’re so thankful for you — for praying, giving, and believing in this mission. Your partnership makes stories like these possible.