Peter Kithene Explained

Peter Kithene Wilson is a Kenyan - American and the founder of Mama Maria Clinics in Kenya.^[1] Kithene Wilson was named CNN Heroes Honoree in 2007 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gokirxyoKKk) for his work in developing rural healthcare in Africa.^[1] In 2008, he was named as one of the University of Washington’s “Wondrous 100” alumni.^[2]

Kithene Wilson was born in Muhuru Bay village in Kenya, one of 10 siblings. When he was 12-years-old, his parents died of an undiagnosed disease.^[3] He earned a scholarship to the Nairobi's Starehe Boys Centre and School and then attended the University of Washington where he received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007.^[1]

Further reading

https://crosscut.com/2007/12/from-cnn-big-kudos-for-immigrant-uw-student

• Web site: Mountlake Terrace man opens health clinics in his native Kenya . Melissa . Slager . December 27, 2009 . Everett Herald . Herald.net.

Notes and References

1. Web site: UW graduate student Peter Kithene named CNN Heroes Honoree. O'Donnell. Catherine. 7 December 2007. UW News. University of Washington. 4 April 2018.
2. Web site: Our Wondrous One Hundred. Columns Magazine. University of Washington. 3. 4 April 2018.
3. News: 'Global Hero' is changing the world one clinic at a time. Babcock. Brian. 18 September 2008. San Jose Mercury News. 4 April 2018.