Vision
Objective
To expand your cultural horizons, boost career opportunities, or simply enjoy the art of language, KeLaC grants personalized, professional language coaching to meet your goals.
Welcome to KeLaC Institute
KeLaC is a global language coaching Organization based in the vibrant city of Kisumu,Kenya. KeLaC is your topnotch destination for learning new languages. Whether you are looking to expand your cultural horizons, boost career opportunities, or simply enjoy the art of language, KeLaC grants personalized, professional language coaching to meet your goals.
Hosting German Workshop for German teachers in the Nyanza,Southrift and Western region.
Our Story
KeLaC was founded by a team of language, art and culture professionals from around the world in response to a growing demand for both local and foreign languages. The team is steered by the internationally recognized language expert Edna Obare and the Award-winning New York based immigrants advocate and black global diaspora empowerment activist, Nick Ogutu.
Edna, who speaks 5 languages brings many years of experience as a classroom teacher and a language activist. She has travelled to many parts of Africa and Europe in pursuit of preserving local languages and breaking down communication barriers around the world through language exchange programmes. Edna is a respected personality within the German language speaking community in Kenya . She has engaged different embassies, national and local governments to provide resources, motivation and exposure to her students. Edna and Nick are currently writing books on African culture that will share the African stories through the lens of African children around the continent.
Nick Ogutu is a Columbia University trained refugees and migrant’s rights advocate. As a migrant himself, he has dedicated his life to defending human rights, especially migrants’ rights. He has won several awards for his work with Amnesty International USA and other organizations including Lutheran refugee services, Habitat for humanity and Safari Yangu International. He is a well-known advocate in New York city who has collaborated with organizations like National Action Network (NAN) which is led by famous USA Black leader, Rev. Al Sharpton, the New York Immigration Coalition and Baltimore city-based, Teaching Arts Institute. Nick Ogutu has also led global campaigns against violation of human rights in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya and other countries. In 2018, Nick managed to bring together presidential candidates, Senators and other political leaders including Governor James Orengo, Amnesty International Kenya Director, Houghton Irungu, and Ethiopian political leaders, Iskinder Nega, Bekele Gerba to discuss human rights situation and peaceful coexistence within the horn of Africa.
KeLaC global advisors:
Prof. Annie Marie Vidarte
South America
She’s based in Peru, South America. She is a trained engineer who has keen interest in sharing her Spanish culture and the heritage of Peru people.
Nkosinathi Natty Mncube
USA
He’s a U.S.A based award winning South African educator and artist with over 20 years in dance education, health and wellness, youth service programs and curriculum development. He also serves the Washington DC government as restorative Justice coordinator
Professor Redgen Eslet
Philippines
Professor Redgen Eslet is a Philippines-based University instructor. She is an experienced education professional focused on curriculum development and classroom experiences.
Kim Poole
USA
She’s award winning USA based Soul-Fusion Performing Artivist and Founding Fellow of the Teaching Artist Institute(TAI). TAI is an institute that provides an opportunity for artists to learn techniques for social transformation while fostering outlets for socially engaged art operating in the USA, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and The Gambia.
Profession: Consultant Medical Physicist
Other Undertakings: Community Service & Mentorship
Bernard is an experienced Consultant Medical Physicist based in Germany. He holds a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science (Medical Physics) and an ongoing PhD studentship. He is the Founder Secretary-General (Emeritus) of the Association of Medical Physicists of Kenya (AMPKen). He is Chairman-Emeritus, Maseno Old Boys Association (MOBA) and previously served as a Member, Maseno School Board of Management, Member to the Board of Directors of MOBA SACCO and presently serving as a Member of the Administration team of the GAaNF-Allianz Mentorship Program.
Favourite Quote: “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is….life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because of you.” -Subhashitas
KeLaC Institute Programs
Core Values
1.Excellence
We are dedicated to offering exceptional language instruction in German, French, Chinese, Arabic, English and Japanese ensuring our students excel and gain valuable skills.
2.Empowering
By equipping our learners with language skills in high demand, we open doors to new career opportunities, enhance their confidence and enable them to engage meaningfully in global contexts.
3.Innovation in Education
We incorporate the latest, most effective language teaching methods, making learning engaging and results-driven.
4.Integrity and Professionalism
Our students and community are at the heart of everything we do. We uphold the highest standards of trust, transparency, and respect.
5.Cultural and Respect
Language learning goes hand-in-hand with cultural appreciation. We create an inclusive environment where students can respect and understand the cultures connected to the languages they study