Dire Flooding situation.
When the sky opens over Kibera, the ground remembers every blocked drain and every plastic bottle tossed aside. Near the Nairobi Dam tributaries and along the Ngong River corridors, water does not stay ‘out there’—it pushes into rooms, under beds, and across paths children use to school.
The torrential downpour lately turned a hard life into an emergency. Households near the river have watched property damage pile on top of daily struggle. Illness travels fast when families cannot stay dry, cannot wash properly, and cannot cook a clean meal in peace.
Homes are damaged. Clothes are gone. Food spoils. Bedding turns heavy with dirty water. Displacement is not only about losing a roof; it is about losing routine—the place you kept school uniforms, the corner you used to pray, the small dignity of a dry floor.
People are not asking for pity; they are asking for basics: something dry to wear, something warm to eat, a place to sleep without wondering if the water will rise again before morning. Urgent aid is not a slogan when a child is coughing through a damp night.
What families need now
We are asking for urgent help: clothes, food, bedding, and basic household goods—simple things that restore dignity when everything else feels swept away. If you can bundle items cleanly and label sizes where possible, it saves time on the ground and gets support to the right home faster.
Bring what you can to ETCO—Empower The Community Office in Soweto East village, Nyayo Highrise Ward, Lang’ata Constituency (maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PvYX6DhrWQMMLQ6J9). Questions: Collince Onyango on +254718783190, or visit www.etco-kenya.org.
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.