Life University faculty, senior D.C. interns and global partners recently returned from a historic Chiropractic Awareness Mission Trip to Eldoret, Kenya. This impactful visit marks the next step in a growing partnership with the University of Eldoret, where plans are underway to launch East Africa’s first-ever chiropractic degree program.
The visit – organized and led by Dr. John Downes, Vice President of Global Initiatives, along with Associate Vice President for Institutional Initiatives Dr. Rob Scott and Life U alumna Dr. Josephine Kandie (a Kenyan native) – focused on both outreach and education. With guidance from Dr. Scott, the team continues to support the development of a new chiropractic curriculum. Importantly, the curriculum is designed by the University of Eldoret, for the University of Eldoret, with Life U serving in a consultative role.
In a region where chiropractic care is virtually unknown – there are reportedly fewer than 20 chiropractors in the entire country, most in Nairobi – this trip was about more than academic planning. It was about awareness, access and impact.
Over just four days, the mission team provided chiropractic care to more than 1,250 individuals in Eldoret and nearby counties. Eight senior Life U interns assisted in patient screenings and adjustments at local hospitals and clinics. Patients ranged from infants to elders, with conditions varying widely. Among the many moving stories was a 7-year-old child who, after receiving care, took their very first steps.
“The reception was overwhelmingly positive,” said Dr. Scott. “Most people had never heard of Chiropractic before, but once they experienced it, they were incredibly grateful. We saw a tremendous need, as well as a tremendous opportunity.”
This collaborative initiative reflects Life University’s global mission of serving Lasting Purpose: to live an inner-directed life, to give, to do, to love, to serve, out of your own abundance – and to advance health and healing around the world.
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