I am a community leader in Babondo Community in San Diego. I am organized and I run community events. I am the founder of Kupanda Kids a non profit organization that provides tutoring and mentoring to the refugee children in City Heights. My wife Tiba and I opened an African and Caribbean Market in City Height with the vision of proving job skills to our Refugee Youth and Women. Also we want to make sure City Heights is our home where we can get our home food and bring our recipes to San Diego.
About Joseph Ekyoci
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife, Two boys
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a business owner now. My dream is to be an entrepreneur. I love helping my community.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never Give up on your goal and dream. Be Consistency Never down on your words.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach.
Joseph Ekyoci & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mama Africa and Flavors of East Africa
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
11 years in City Heights , 9 years of working in the community
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Jaffari Kyanza
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Kupanda African and Caribbean Market
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Being able to support one another during good and hard times.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Craig Nicholas is a mentor. I will talk to him about how we can equip more resources to the Refugee community in City Heights.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Think Tank show
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My favorite soccer team is FC OKAPI of San Diego
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Mom and Dad
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Kupanda Kids
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be thankful in life
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
El Cajon
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Friendly neighbors
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Love
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My wife, children, my parents, and brothers and sisters.
