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Excursion to Kenya: first-hand knowledge transfer and reflection!
19 students from the University of Passau explore Kenya: excursion, exhibition and reflection on global inequalities and development processes.
Excursion to Kenya: first-hand knowledge transfer and reflection!
In February and March 2023, 19 geography students undertook the University of Passau an impressive excursion to Kenya, which is now documented with an exhibition of posters. This can be seen in the connecting corridor between Nikolakloster and Philosophicum until June 13, 2025. The exhibition not only shows the creativity of the students, but also the diverse experiences and insights they gained during their journey.
Led by Prof. Dr. Andreas Eberth, together with his companions Jonas Wagener and Charles Ochieng, the excursion was intensive and educational. The students visited significant locations including the Lake Turkana Wind Power Station, the largest wind farm in sub-Saharan Africa, and a tea factory in Kericho. These experiences not only promoted understanding of the challenges of the development process, but also of global inequalities.
Diverse topics and reflection
The posters in the exhibition reflect key themes, including the experiences of being a white person in Africa, the patriarchal power relations in Korogocho, the visual language of Kibera Fashion Week and the transformation of the fishing village of El Molo. Another aspect is economic geography, which deals with rose breeding and tea cultivation. These themes illustrate the tension between expectations and complex realities that the students explored.
A central element of the excursion was reflection on relationships with oneself and the world. The students developed innovative documentation methods by recording questions with cameras during a bike ride on Lake Naivasha. Unplanned overnight stays at a mission station during the journey to Lake Turkana provide a deeper insight into the local culture and way of life.
Educational approaches and social responsibility
The excursion was under the pedagogical direction of Prof. Dr. Andreas Eberth, who was also awarded the student council award for good teaching for his seminar concept. Another highlight was the field research week on the island of Lamu, which focused on the LAPSSET corridor. Here, the students collected data and critically examined the project's understanding of development, which highlights such reflection as essential in global contexts.
In addition to these experiences, learning about the Sub-Saharan Africa region is promoted through various educational approaches. The modules of the Exile Initiatives are based on the five dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships. These inputs raise awareness of the importance of global partnerships and the need to overcome colonial structures in international cooperation.
The results of the excursion will also be presented at the Geo Summer Festival at KulturTranspOrt on June 24, 2025, which impressively underlines the students' commitment and their engagement with important global issues. The documentation of the trip will be published on Instagram at @geographypassau and on the website of the Geography Department.