Joy comes from a nearby village, not far from the home of Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich.

Since joining the team in 2025, she has helped take care of the cleanliness and atmosphere of our new restaurant.

She brings positive energy into the team and enjoys staying active through netball and other ball games.

Charles joined the team in March 2020, just two days before Covid changed everything.

He worked his way up from kitchen support to assistant chef, learning from the people around him. First in Kampala and later in Kapchorwa.

Charles is known for his strong sense of teamwork and willingness to support wherever needed, both inside and outside the kitchen.

Faizal is known for his calm energy and ability to make guests quickly feel at home. Over the years, he has grown into an important link between the restaurant, operations and overall guest experience.

He enjoys meeting people from different cultures and learning from their stories. This probably explains why he also works as a DJ for Elgon Radio in his free time!

Born and raised in Mukono, Eliza brings a calm and caring presence to Home of Friends. She has a strong passion for hospitality, relaxation massage and creating spaces where people feel genuinely welcomed and at ease.

Together with the wider team, she helps to set the warm and grounded atmosphere of the Guesthouse, always with an eye for detail and personal care.

After first visiting Kapchorwa in 2014, Daan became fascinated by the beauty, strength and healthy lifestyle connected to life on this ancient volcano.

Together with Eliza and the wider team, he now helps develop immersive travel experiences grounded in nature, culture and local livelihoods.

Daan especially enjoys creating experiences where visitors and Community members genuinely learn from each other.

Kenneth has been part of the Home of Friends family for many years.

Before joining the team, he was involved as a football referee and youth coach in the former From Coach to Coach initiative. Today, he helps keep Home of Friends safe and secure during the night.

Known for his calm character and warm smile, Kenneth brings a steady presence to the team. When he is not at work, he can often be found on the football pitch.

Home village: Barawa, Kapchorwa

Shadrack guides experiences such as the Kapchorwa Wilderness Hike, Campfire Storytelling, Cave Dance Experience and Cooking with the Kapchorwa Mamas.

He enjoys helping visitors understand both the beauty and deeper realities of life in Sebei culture through storytelling, empathic listening and shared experiences.

Born and raised in Kapchorwa, Charlotte is the Operations Manager of Run & Bike Kapchorwa, a Community enterprise connected to Home of Friends.

She is passionate about promoting Kapchorwa as a destination for running, cycling and outdoor adventure, while creating opportunities for local women and youth through tourism and social entrepreneurship.

Charlotte enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds and helping visitors experience the active lifestyle that makes the Land of Champions unique.

Home village: Yatui, Kween District

David enjoys guiding visitors through remote mountain communities connected to the Mosopisiek Trail. He is known for his inspiring storytelling about Mosopisiek history and culture, while also playing an active role in local community projects.

His deeper motivation is helping to build a more equitable Community where people can live with dignity and opportunity.

Growing up on the foothills of Mount Elgon, Becky feels deeply connected to her land, traditions and coffee culture.

She enjoys sharing the journey of coffee, from harvesting and roasting to the stories that emerge while drinking it together. Through guiding, she hopes to inspire more women to step confidently into visible roles within tourism and their communities.

One of her favorite parts of hosting guests is seeing how simple moments of laughter and cultural exchange can bring people together.

Home village: Barawa, Kapchorwa

Rommy has deep knowledge of Kapchorwa’s nature, coffee traditions and hiking trails. He also enjoys creating colorful hiking maps and helping visitors discover lesser-known parts of the region.

His dream is to showcase the beauty and culture of his motherland Sebei to the world.