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Peace dialogueAnnouncement
Nov 4, 2026•Flamingo

Peace dialogue

Dialogue for peace peaceful societies are built through understanding, mutual respect and the willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. scouting contributes to this goal by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating opportunities to sh…

Clc training campAnnouncement
Nov 2, 2026•Flamingo

Clc training camp

Shaping leaders through scouting the clc training camp provides an opportunity for scout leaders to develop essential leadership skills, strengthen teamwork and deepen their understanding of scouting. through practical activities, group discussions and outdoo…

Scouting and leadershipAnnouncement
Nov 2, 2026•Flamingo

Scouting and leadership

Developing leaders for tomorrow scouting is more than a movement; it is a school of leadership that prepares young people to become responsible, confident and service-oriented individuals. through its activities, values and principles, scouting provides oppor…

PioneeringAnnouncement
Nov 1, 2026•Flamingo

Pioneering

Pioneering is one of the most exciting and practical activities in scouting. it involves using ropes, wooden poles and various lashing techniques to construct useful structures. beyond construction, pioneering teaches scouts essential life skills, including t…

Plastic tide turnersAnnouncement
Nov 1, 2026•Flamingo

Plastic tide turners

Through the plastic tide turners challenge, scouts are encouraged to take action against plastic pollution and promote environmental conservation. the initiative creates awareness about the dangers of plastic waste while encouraging young people to adopt resp…

Dialogue for peaceAnnouncement
Nov 1, 2026•Zaveria Rimumba

Dialogue for peace

Our dialogue for peace training moved from theory to meaningful engagement. our rovers explored identity, culture, perception, conflict, and the power of dialogue—learning to understand not only the conflicts around us, but also the perspectives behind them…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Life under the canvas

Camping is more than pitching tents and sleeping under the stars; it is where the true spirit of scouting comes alive! from setting up our tents and preparing meals to working as a team and embracing the challenges of the outdoors, every camping experience te…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Scouting in action: first aid saves lives!

As scouts, being prepared means knowing what to do when someone gets injured. whether it’s a cut during a hike, a fall at camp, or someone fainting during an activity, our response matters. stop, assess the danger, call for help, and give first aid within y…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Flamingo queens

Bold. brilliant. unstoppable. 🌟 meet the flamingo queens — a dynamic team of passionate, empowered, and purpose-driven young women from kisii university flamingo rover scouts. from service to sisterhood, adventure to action, they represent the true spiri…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Tree planting

Kisii university flamingo rover scouts lead the way in climate action! 🌍 today, the kisii university flamingo scouts proudly led ksa kisii county scouts in planting 15,000 tree seedlings, generously donated to kisii university by equity bank kenya🌳💚…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Flamingo kings

Strength. strategy. brotherhood. 🔥 presenting the flamingo kings — a powerhouse of determination, discipline, and duty. these are the young men of kisii university flamingo rover scouts who rise early, build harder, serve stronger, and lead with unmatche…

Announcement
Oct 31, 2026•Flamingo

Peace

A scout is a friend to all. in a world loud with noise, can our quiet commitment to peace be the most powerful thing we offer? 🕊️ #empowering young people to promote dialogue and peaceful communities equity bank kenya world scout foundation kisii univers…

ServiceAnnouncement
Oct 29, 2026•Flamingo

Service

Mission: possible – customer service week 2025 🎯 at kisii university flamingo scouts, we believe great service is a daily act of kindness, teamwork, and integrity. 💙💛 this customer service week, we celebrate every scout who serves — from the para…

ScoutingAnnouncement
Oct 29, 2026•Flamingo

Scouting

Excellence is not an accident. our crew stays at its best because we choose to lift each other up and work as one every single day. 🤝 world scout foundation kenya scouts association scouting in africa

Messengers of peaceAnnouncement
Oct 29, 2026•Flamingo

Messengers of peace

There is always room to learn, to improve, and to help someone else along the way. #messengersofpeace #scouts @topfans kenya scouts association world scout foundation

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Flamingo

Lifesaver badge

Skills that can save lives. our scouts trained in swimming techniques and safe ways to assist drowning casualties as part of the lifesaver badge. ⚜️💪 #lifesaverbadge #badgecamp #roverscouts #scouting

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Flamingo

Fun with purpose

Our scouts trained on improving concentration and attentiveness which are essential skills for giving effective first aid when every second counts. 🚑⚜️ #firstaidtraining #roverscouts #universityofscouting

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Flamingo

Sir hopeson emirundu

Gone but never forgotten. yesterday evening, the flamingo family gathered in candlelight to honour the memory of our fallen scout, hopeson. his light may have gone out, but his memories, spirit, and legacy will forever shine among us. rest in peace, hopeson.…

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Flamingo

First aid training

Skills that matter when it matters most. our scouts took part in hands-on first aid training during our badge camp in nakuru, building the skills and confidence to respond when it counts. ⚜️💪 #univesityofscouting #firstaidtraining #roverscouts #scouting

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Flamingo

Camp

Learning, camping, and earning badges at rhino camp, nakuru. #universityofscouting #scouts #readyforlife

Announcement
Oct 13, 2026•Agnes Leah

My rovering journey at kisii university

My rovering journey at kisii university: a path of growth, service, and discovery by agnes leah "service is not what we do. it is who we become." my journey as a rover scout at kisii university has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. l…

Flamingo strategic planAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Flamingo

Flamingo strategic plan

The flamingo rovers strategic plan 2026–2031 was officially launched, setting a clear roadmap for the movement’s growth, leadership, service, and impact over the next five years. aligned with the aspirations of kisii university and the kenya scouts associatio…

Peace changing wolrdAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Flamingo

Peace changing wolrd

What role should young people play? the world is changing, and so there are challenges facing our communities. from conflict and misinformation to intolerance and social division, young people are not just observers they are part of the solution. join us as w…

Peace has a voiceAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Flamingo

Peace has a voice

Yesterday's mega international day of peace townhall marked a powerful finale to our 2026 peace series. to cap off a week of impactful activities, we officially launched the new flamingo rovers strategic plan for the coming years ,fully aligned with the visio…

World cleanup dayAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Zaveria Rimumba

World cleanup day

Today, as we marked the second activity in our 2026 peace series, kisii university students and staff stepped beyond the university gates to join the community in commemorating the world clean up day. it was a simple yet profound reminder that peace is not on…

Deepening dialogueAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Zaveria Rimumba

Deepening dialogue

Day 2 | deepening dialogue day 2 of the dialogue for peace training workshop was all about building practical bridge-building skills. we dove deep into active listening, empathy, and learning how to truly understand diverse perspectives. participants also exp…

Annual general meetingAnnouncement
Sep 28, 2026•Flamingo

Annual general meeting

On 30th august, we held their annual general meeting (agm) ,a moment of reflection, unity, accountability, and a meaningful transition of leadership. the agm also marked the swearing-in of our newly elected leaders, who officially took the oath to serve, insp…

Dialogue for peace workshopAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Dialogue for peace workshop

Impact & empowerment focused transform how you handle conflict and step up as a true peacebuilder. 🌟 come build vital skills at the dialogue for peace workshop camp, proudly organized by the kisii university flamingo rover scouts. 🗓️ dates: 17 – 20 september…

Peace walkAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Peace walk

Stronger together, united for a single cause. behind every successful movement are the pillars of collaboration and institutional support driving the mission forward. we are proud to stand alongside our convening partners kisii university , kenya scouts assoc…

Peace beyond bordersAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Peace beyond borders

How young people can build a culture of international peace borders may divide countries, cultures and communities but peace has no borders. join us as we explore how young people can promote dialogue, tolerance, cooperation and peaceful coexistence across na…

Crew leaders campAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Crew leaders camp

Leadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about character, connection, and continuous growth. we just wrapped up clc leadership academy 2026, a powerful leadership training filled with deep reflection, dynamic team breakouts, and actionable insights. f…

Cycling tourAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Cycling tour

🥳this saturday!! get ready to ride for a cause! join the kisii university flamingo rovers for the peace cycling tour happening on saturday, sept 5, 2026. theme: _empowering young people to promote dialogue and peaceful communities_ 🫵 registration fees:ksh.200…

Voices for peace: karaoke night!Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Voices for peace: karaoke night!

The countdown is on! join the flamingo rover scouts for a night of music, laughter, friendship and good vibes as we raise our voices for peace. 🎶🕊️ whether you're singing your heart out or cheering from the crowd, come connect, unwind and celebrate the power…

Peace parliamentAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•F

Peace parliament

Silence can protect peace but sometimes, silence protects the problem. 👀 when young people stop asking questions, challenging injustice, speaking against hate, or standing up for what is right, who fills the silence? this thursday, the scouts’ peace parliamen…

Youths at the crossroadsAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Youths at the crossroads

The conversation is live! 🔴 young people are engaging in a powerful conversation about the interconnected challenges shaping our communities—from the impacts of climate change and its effects on wellbeing, to mental health, resilience, inclusion, and peacebui…

National competitionAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Zaveria Rimumba

National competition

Back-to-back national champions! 🏆🔥 we did it again! through teamwork, discipline, and true scouting spirit, our crew has clinched the national title for the second consecutive time. this victory belongs to every single one of us who put in the work and held…

Digital voices for peaceAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Digital voices for peace

Live now | scouts peacelink 360 conversations 🕊️💻 can radicalization happen online? absolutely—and it often starts with a single click. join us right now as dr. gordon ouma, phd unpacks how digital technologies, ai, and online communities are shaping youth en…

Voices for peace: karaoke night is here!Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Voices for peace: karaoke night is here!

What happens when music meets unity? you get a night of unforgettable performances, positive vibes, laughter, and voices raised not in conflict—but in harmony. in less than an hour, join the *flamingo rover scouts for voices for peace: _karaoke night_*, where…

Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Can we disagree without becoming enemies?

That's a wrap! 🔥what an incredibly powerful, timely, and raw conversation tonight at the todays session of the scouts' peace parliament! 🇰🇪 tonight, rover scouts and young leaders from across kenya stood up to answer the heavy question: can we disagree politi…

Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Beyond the flames

🕊️ thank you for being part of the conversation! today, kisii university flamingo rover scouts, through peacelink 360, hosted a successful hybrid dialogue, "beyond the flames: youth dialogue on addressing school arson in kenya." we sincerely thank our speaker…

Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Resonance nexus initiative

🚀 the wait is over! 🇰🇪✨ today's the day! 🎉 what happens when innovation meets purpose, technology serves humanity, and young people become the driving force for peace and inclusion? welcome to the resonance nexus initiative.🕊 🎬 premiering today 🕙 10:00 am (ea…

Announcement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Peacelink 360

🚨 it's premiere day! 🇰🇪🕊️ something powerful is dropping again! 🔥 what happens when young people choose dialogue over division, action over silence, and service over self? the peacelink 360 happens! 🎬 premieres today 🕙 12:00 pm (eat) 🥳 https://youtu.be/itj0mc…

Scouting spiritAnnouncement
Sep 15, 2026•Flamingo

Scouting spirit

Precision, teamwork, and scout spirit on full display! every knot, every lash, and every structure tells a story of skill and determination. ⚜️🪢 #scouting #pioneering #scoutcompetition #scoutskills #teamwork #scoutlife @topfans kenya scouts association

Voices of peaceAnnouncement
Sep 11, 2026•Flamingo

Voices of peace

Peacelink 360 conversations | youth dialogue series voices for peace: youth dialogue on preventing radicalization and building resilient communities in an increasingly connected world, young people are exposed to powerful ideas, narratives, and influences—bot…

Ethnic divisionAnnouncement
Sep 11, 2026•Flamingo

Ethnic division

Scouts peace parliament | resonance nexus initiative 🕊️united beyond tribe, stronger together kenya's diversity is not our weakness—it is our greatest strength. yet, too often, differences in ethnicity are used to divide communities, shape narratives, and inf…

Announcement
Sep 11, 2026•Flamingo

Scouts peace parliament

Your voice matters. your ideas matter. your leadership matters. today, young people come together to do what truly builds lasting peace—listen, dialogue, and lead. the scouts peace parliament under the resonance nexus initiative is a platform where rover scou…

Your flamingo story deserves to be told!Announcement
Sep 10, 2026•Flamingo

Your flamingo story deserves to be told!

15 years of service, friendship, adventure, growth, laughter, challenges and unforgettable memories and now, we’re putting the flamingo story on paper! 📖✨ were you a flamingo rover scout? an alumnus/alumna? a friend, mentor or supporter? your voice matters. 💜…