About: James Muraguri Gichohi Founder and Director of YHA Kenya Travel.
Me James Muraguri Ngungu Gichohi Was Born on 21 st March 1966 at Tumutumu Hospital in Mathira, Nyeri District (County), Kenya. Started my early Education at Musingu Primary school 1971 in Kakamega their after went back to Nyeri Kiarithaini Primary school in 1972 where I completed my Primary Education.
I have so much passion to unveil the stunning beauty of Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya’s most iconic places- Destinations. The only sure and better way to showcase the countries beauty of our incredible wildlife and tourism products of Africa. I do this by being practically in the industry for over three decades.
High School.
In 1982 i joined Mweru high school in Mukurweini Nyeri and Kiarithaini High School in Karatina, Nyeri and completed my High School Education.
1991 Joined St Philips Institute of Science and Technology of Australia for distance learning course in Youth Work and Development ,later joined The African Institute for Economic and Social Development for courses in (1)Agriculture and Animal husbandry.
(2) Management of development workers course.
(3) Trained in other social courses in the field of youth Guidance, counseling and development.
Later in 1988 Secured a job with The Kenya Youth Hostels Association (Nairobi International Youth Hostel) as a trainee warden, Promoted to Assistant Warden, Senior Warden and Deputy Manager till May 2013 when the Nairobi International Youth Hostel was sold and closed down for business.
Is a distinguished Volunteer with the Scouting movement in Kenya- Kenya Scouts Association and served in the board of Friends of Scouts & Guides Society Kenya as a board member tan Treasurer, and Secretary. A founder member of Friends of Scouts and Girl Guides Societies of East Africa, Served as assistant secretary and Secretary General.
Served in the board of the local chapter of the Canadian Crossroads International as a member and the to Canada co-coordinator, The GIB-German society for international meetings as the country contact and planner for the youth exchange program between Kenya and Germany among others.
2015 -2018 served as the Public Relations Officer Baseball Federation of Kenya and a board member.
Vice Chairman (PTA) Parents Teachers Association, Kings International Academy 2013 - 2020
Church engagements- Serve as a Deacon and Deacon Assistant Secretary at PCEA St Andrews Church of the Milimani North presbytery also the deacons leader of Group 6.
Deputy Treasurer (PCMF) -Presbyterian Church Men Fellowship.
My interests in youth leadership and development issues and a focus in politics as a way to build our society.
Love music, writing, reading, socializing, meeting and sharing with people, to serve the less fortunate in our society and especially the Youth in focus to Development as my key concern.
After founding YHA Kenya Travel, I got involved directly in traveling to different destinations which opened the door of opportunity to explore my whole vigor in tourism. I handle many clients and I practically offer my whole self to every client from the time they make that call, whatsapp message or the email they drop inquiring about our trip packages to the time of arrival and when saying goodbye to Africa!
I am looking forward to seeing you on one of our adventure trips soon!
Tour Advisor/ Consultant
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