We have had an amazing time over the last couple of weeks with our team from the UK, however I must say much quieter at KCCEM now. Work continues here and we recently checked on our repotted orchids which we changed to better more aerated compost as their roots were not looking healthy. As you […]

We have checked in our baggage and have settled into the departures lounge. Today we have been enjoying Kigali’s markets especially Kimirango where nearly all of us had clothes made by the onsite tailors using amazing African fabrics. We also found a wide range of wonderful local crafts. The photo shows one of our shirts […]

Here is a last group photo from yesterday . Today we will visit markets in Kigali, say our last farewells and head for the airport. On line check in is complete and we will soon be leaving the tropical sun and returning to a temperate UK.

Today was presentation time with four teams of girls from FAWE, three KCCEM students and the Writhlington student team all setting up tables to display their work to visitors and FAWE classes. The team from KCCEM, students Fred, Jean Luc and Tite, provided workshops on laboratory orchid propagation techniques, along with presentations on the realtionships […]

We are having a lovely breakfast at Murugo Hostel joined by KCCEM student Fred, Jean Luck and Tite, and Heather and Zoe. Well done to everyone for eating well all trip and of course to our wonderful chefs at KCCEM and Murugo hostel.