Tillan Masanga
EK Grounds Keeper

Tillan has been the EK Grounds Keeper since the fall of 2009. He does it all including planting trees, fixing doors, building furniture, keeping the front of the building clean, and maintaining the organic fertilizer to take care of the trees and plants around EK.

How did you learn about EK?

I was friends with Adam Sewall and Lauren Friedman first.. interviewed and got the job!

What is your background before you joined EK?

I graduated from Lambwe Secondary in 2001. I was sponsored to join Ramba St. Martin Training Centre for carpentry. After staying home for 2 years I joined the Kenya Power constructors. Before the EK vacancy was announced, there was a stop in Kenya power and I joined fishing.

Do you enjoy your job?

Very much! It's a great opportunity to meet friends and lots of program opportunities. I am learning from being here. 

What is the one thing people should know about EK?

Through EK, OHR is providing the community knowledge about organic farming. It is very special, but not so unique that people don't feel comfortable and come here to learn their status.

Life motto?

"Hard work pays."