Sensitization & Clean-Up
The hall at Canaan Estate filled early. Chiefs and administrators do not always share a stage with youth groups and plastic collectors, but dirty rivers make strange neighbours of everyone. This was not a lecture; it was a community claiming its own corridor of responsibility.
Local leaders joined us—among them local administration, the area chief, the Assistant County Commissioner, and estate management led by Hon. Hannah Wanjiru (Shiro). Partners stood with us too: Wilson Miugo (Whispers), Stephen Oduor (Kibera Plastic Initiative), Samwel Odhiambo (Kenya Forest Club), Bernard Otieno (Lang’ata Local Water Forum), Joyce Wambui (KFC Kasarani), Michael Wanjohi (Youth Better Days), and representatives from other groups who care what happens to water after it leaves their own plot.
What we measured at the river
After the talking came the doing. Two hundred and ten community members took part in the clean-up and sensitisation. Along 150 metres of river, teams pulled out what should never have been in the water in the first place—3.2 tonnes of wet waste and 0.12 tonnes of dry waste.
Someone joked that the river had been treated like a dustbin for so long it had forgotten it was a river. The joke landed because everyone knew the truth: cleaning is not punishment; it is repair. Hands got dirty so the water could run clearer for even a few metres—and those few metres matter when rain comes hard.
Numbers do not tell you the smell, or the sound of githeri being shared after work, or the relief of seeing water move again. But they do tell you this: when rivers clog, neighbourhoods flood; when people clean together, rivers breathe. If you live upstream, remember someone downstream is walking through what you refused to bin. #LetTheRiversFlow
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.