Our latest news from Kenya.
STUDENT
We continue to provide school fees, uniforms, bibles, sanitary kits, medical help & pastoral support for the students we support.
WIDOWS
We continue to provide agriculture project help, medical help, gifts, hampers & pastoral support for the widows we support.
LIBRARY
We continue to provide a theological and educational library for any among the community that either want to come to our office and read or borrow.
PHARMACY
We continue to help the 1300 plus sponsored students, widows and sick with some free medications, medications that they would normally not be able to afford.
POLYCARP
We continue to try and help Polycarp, a young boy with a massive growth (Vascular Malformation) on the side of his face. He requires a multi disciplinary surgery and this can only be done in Nairobi. We have helped him with one surgery so far and he is awaiting a second one soon. AIDex has consumed a lot of money to date on the op, imaging, transport, accommodation, food for he and his father. I’m grateful to medical people like Dr Frank in Nairobi helping Polycarp navigate the Kenya health system (not easy). I would be grateful to anyone who might consider giving financially over and above your current commitments to AIDex so that we can continue to pay for his surgery and ongoing medical help as we may not be able to sustain helping him while continuing our current ministries. Any donations to AIDex Australia inc are tax deductible. Please pray for his health and healing.
IN CONCLUSION
I’m grateful for your support both financially and prayerfully. I believe that together, with Gods help, we can bring hope & relief to a very needy people, those vulnerable in their communities, either because of sickness, accidents, being orphaned, being deserted by their parents and just growing up in a highly populated, remote rural area of Kenya. Yours sincerely, Russell Marke
MEDICAL PICTURES & TESTIMONIES
Below are some before and after op and new Sioport hospital surgery pictures and some disabled students what were helped with new Prosthetic leg and wheel chair.
Mark Oundo was one of the beneficiaries of this year’s minor surgeries organised by AIDEX. He’s so much appreciative and says he’s doing well. According to him, he was initially told to go to Eldoret or Kakamega (between 100 & 200 kms away) for the operation which needed 35,000 KES (about A$420). He didn’t believe that he could be relieved of that problem without paying a cent. His picture after surgery below.
There were 92 patients who was successfully operated on by our Doctor Kenny from Australia during the 2025 camp.
More pictures of the medical camp and missions trip can be found by clicking the tumblr icon top or below (T)
LETTERS I’VE RECEIVED FROM THOSE WE HAVE SPONSORED.
Dear RUSSELL and AIDEX Fraternity
I hope you are doing well.I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have extended to me. As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with so much appreciation. I know without a doubt that God placed you in my life at the perfect time when I needed guidance, support, and hope.
It is with great joy that I share this milestone with you: I have graduated with Second Class Honours, Upper Division in Actuarial Science. This achievement is not mine alone; it is the result of God’s grace and the incredible support you have shown me throughout the years.
Your sponsorship has been more than financial help. It has been a divine blessing a clear sign of God’s love and provision. Through your kindness, God opened doors that once seemed impossible. You believed in me even in moments when I doubted myself, and that belief became a source of strength that carried me through challenging times.
As I celebrate this accomplishment, I want you to know that you are a big part of it. Your generosity, prayers, and encouragement helped shape the person I am becoming. I am deeply grateful for everything you have done for me.
I pray that God continues to bless you abundantly May He reward you richly for the seed you planted in my life. May His goodness overflow in your families, your work, and everything you do.
Thank you for being God’s vessel and for transforming my life in such a profound way. I will forever remain grateful.
Warm regards,
Catherine Nekesa (picture below)
Also graduating this year was Sarah Scovia with a bachelor of education. (picture below)
Dear AIDex FAMILY, I am writing this letter to convey my honest, genuine gratitude and appreciation for the support that you have provided for me through the AIDex SPONSORSHIP that has enable me to transit and endeavour in my academic journey. Becoming an Accountant has always been my dream in life. Thank you for helping me attain one of my greatest dreams. You have inspired me in many ways, one of which is to give something back to the community through scholarship when I am able to in the future. Sincerely, Namudiru Elivas.
From Philip Opwoko: He has graduated from the Kenya Medical training college having successfully completed Orthopaedic Clinical medicine. he wrote thank you AIDex family for your support towards my academics in terms of financial help. may rewards of God be abundantly.
From Benjamin Aurah: My sincere gratitude to you Russell and AIDex in particular for the financial and moral support you gave me through my years of study. I also celebrate what God has done to me through AIDex, and more so, having allowed me to be part of the AIDex family today. May AIDex outlive us to continue impacting generations by LOVING GOD AND HELPING OTHERS. REGARDS SHALOM Benjamin
From Sefia Zahara: Who has been helped through her schooling since 2004. S she writes to thank us after her bachelor of arts graduation majoring in Kiswahili & CRE: I would like to thank the AIDex foundation for everything they’ve offered me, the support they gave me and all the prayers offered on my behalf, thank you AIDex family for everything. Thank You so much sir Russell, your family and friends, may your doors always remain open so that you continue helping as many people out here, Thank You and may you be healthy always.
From Ben & Benjamin: The widows had good crops and were starting to harvest them. We praise God for the good harvest and His provision. The widows wrote: Brother Russell honestly you have changed many lives in our community and changed the faces of many homes and we really thank God for the vision and the heart to help vulnerable members of our community. We thank you heartily for identifying us, mapping us and circumstantially aiding us, our orphaned children, other vulnerable children, and but most recently supporting us in food security through agricultural activities. We had good and satisfying harvest, shared among ourselves and even donated the surplus to few aged and ailing within our community. May God’s grace be upon the entire AIDex fraternity. Be blessed.
From Salim: Dear Russell and the Entire AIDEX Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support and generosity throughout my academic journey. Your belief in me has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals. I recently graduated with Bachelor of information science – Archives and Records Management from Technical University of Mombasa on December 5th, 2024. Thank you for making a difference in my life. Wishing you all continued success and fulfillment in the amazing work you do. Warm regards, Salim Sally Ong’enge. (picture below)
From Ronald: Hello Russell, Am Ronald Wafula, a beneficiary of AIDex. I’ve graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education science, biology and chemistry option. Am very grateful for the care, support and love you’ve shown dating back from the year 2009 throughout my academic journey. From my family and I, we are immensely indebted to you and AIDex fraternity, a debt of gratitude . You’ve painted a lasting smile on my face. Thanks so much, may you never lack. (picture below)
From Mildred: Hello, I Mildred Ofugu, take this opportunity to thank the Marke family and the entire AIDex fraternity for the opportunity that they gave to me through sponsorship since 2012 up to 2024. I have graduated in my course of Diploma in Tourism and hospitality management at Chuka university. Thank you very much for the support throughout all those years. I am grateful for everything they have done for me. I thank God for the opportunity and life that he gave to you to impact our lives as the AIDex sponsored children’s and I continue to pray that he protects you and your family throughout. I hope as the AIDex family we shall work together to impact more lives. Thank you very much and God bless.