Mission Matters Newsletter – February 2026
FROM THE DESK OFExecutive Director, Dan MauerFebruary 2026 Happy February — and welcome to the latest edition of Mission Matters! Wishing you a fantastic day and hoping for a wonderful week
Kenya Day 8 & 9: Friday and Saturday | Final Rounds and the Road Forward
Friday and Saturday: Final Rounds and the Road Forward Nyamira and Maasai Mara Friday morning began with a final breakfast together at the Helsinki Hotel. By then, the week had
Kenya Day 7: Waiting Rooms to Recovery Wards
Thursday began in the quiet that follows an exceptionally long night. On Wednesday, the operating rooms ran continuously—case after case—until well past midnight. Our team did not leave the OR
Kenya Days 5 & 6: Our Mission Marches On
By Tuesday, the team had found its footing, and the hospital moved with steady momentum. Operating rooms turned over steadily. Recovery areas filled and emptied. Families learned where to wait,
Kenya Day 4: Surgery Begins
The day began early, with the town already awake before sunrise. By 6:45 AM, our team was on the road to Nyamira County Referral Hospital, most dressed in scrubs and
Kenya Day 3: Screening Day
At 6:30 AM, roosters began crowing across the village, cutting through the early morning before the sun had fully risen. The sound traveled easily, layered and persistent, signaling the start