CLEAN START

CLEAN START A social enterprise working with women to break the poverty- incarceration cycle, by Inspiring, Empowering, and Equipping them.

A one stop social enterprise that seeks to break the chronic poverty -petty crimes - incarceration cycle,through a wholesome approach of well-being from spiritual nourishment to economic empowerment, by Inspiring, Empowering, and Equipping the marginalized / vulnerable youth, girls, women, inmates & ex-offenders, by teaching them life skills, business entrepreneurship and creating jobs for them, hence improving their livelihoods by making them become decently self reliant.

🎉 Celebrating a milestone at Kajiado Women Prison!  The latest cohort of the 3-month UFUNUO program has graduated and th...
13/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating a milestone at Kajiado Women Prison!
The latest cohort of the 3-month UFUNUO program has graduated and this time, something truly special happened.

👏 5 prison officers were trained and graduated alongside the women. Why does this matter? Because rehabilitation doesn’t happen in isolation. These officers are now better equipped to walk alongside the women on their journey to restoration, with dignity, understanding, and the right skills.

This is what systemic change looks like.

But we can’t stop here. We need you, partners, organizations, changemakers to come on board and sponsor a future UFUNUO cohort. Together, we can transform more lives, inside and outside the walls.

Reach out to learn how you or your organization can support a cohort:
[email protected] [email protected]

Let’s build rehabilitation that lasts. 💪🏾

To all the incredible mothers and mother figures: thank you for being the true foundation of change. Your impact goes fa...
10/05/2026

To all the incredible mothers and mother figures: thank you for being the true foundation of change. Your impact goes far beyond than today and is felt all over.

Happy Mother’s Day.

This Mother's Day, join us and RFEW in putting a smile on the faces of the mothers in prison. What better way than suppo...
08/05/2026

This Mother's Day, join us and RFEW in putting a smile on the faces of the mothers in prison. What better way than supporting by proving a dignity pack with the much needed essentials. Let's do this and be a blessing to that woman and child behind bars.

This Labour Day, we celebrate the dignity of work, but also challenge ourselves to expand who gets the opportunity to wo...
01/05/2026

This Labour Day, we celebrate the dignity of work, but also challenge ourselves to expand who gets the opportunity to work. Across our communities, justice-impacted individuals are ready to rebuild, contribute, and thrive. What they need is a fair chance.

To employers: inclusion is not charity. It is smart, transformative leadership. By opening your doors to those seeking a second chance, you are not only restoring livelihoods but strengthening families, reducing recidivism, and building safer, more resilient communities.

Reintegration does not happen in isolation. It requires intentional partnerships, bold decisions, and a willingness to see potential beyond past mistakes. Let’s move from stigma to opportunity.

This Labour Day, choose to be part of the solution. Hire differently. Lead boldly. Change lives.

Join us and Miss World Kenya as we bring hope, dignity, and smiles to the women and children at Meru Women Prison. As pa...
28/04/2026

Join us and Miss World Kenya as we bring hope, dignity, and smiles to the women and children at Meru Women Prison.

As part of the 2026 Beauty With a Purpose project, we continue raising awareness on the living conditions of incarcerated mothers and children below the age of 4 living in prison, while advocating for stronger support for daycare facilities within correctional institutions.

This is more than a visit. It is a call to action to recognize the humanity of mothers behind bars and ensure that every child, regardless of circumstance, has access to care, love, and dignity.

Join us in making a difference. Because every mother deserves hope, and every child deserves a fair start.

Still calling out for your support in that big or small way to make a difference in the lives of women and children behi...
25/04/2026

Still calling out for your support in that big or small way to make a difference in the lives of women and children behind bars this coming Mothers Day.
Put a smile on their faces the best way you know you can. đź’Ş

This is HUGE!!! 🎉✨We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible news that Nevertheless by  Prize has won a Web...
23/04/2026

This is HUGE!!! 🎉✨

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible news that Nevertheless by Prize has won a Webby Award! A massive congratulations to the entire Elevate team on this well-deserved recognition for such powerful, bold, and deeply meaningful work.

We are especially proud that our Founder and CEO, Teresa Njoroge, alongside the phenomenal Cindy Eggleton and Hegde Aparana, all Elevate Prize winners, helped bring this remarkable series to life.

This is more than an award; it is a celebration of stories that matter, voices that inspire, and change-makers who continue to challenge systems and create lasting impact.

As the Clean Start Africa family, this moment fills us with so much pride and joy. Here’s to storytelling that transforms lives and to even greater impact ahead! Congratulations once again!

This coming Mother’s Day, let’s remember the mothers behind prison walls. Women whose love for their children remains st...
20/04/2026

This coming Mother’s Day, let’s remember the mothers behind prison walls. Women whose love for their children remains strong despite separation and circumstance. Many of these mothers are navigating incarceration while carrying the pain of being away from their children, yet they still deserve dignity, hope, and compassion. We are calling on individuals and corporates to join us in making this day meaningful by donating essential items, care packages, and financial support to celebrate and uplift mothers in prison. Your contribution can restore dignity, remind them they are seen, and show them that society has not forgotten them. Let’s share kindness where it is needed most.

Today, as we observe Good Friday, we are reminded of the profound power of sacrifice, grace, and redemption.At Clean Sta...
03/04/2026

Today, as we observe Good Friday, we are reminded of the profound power of sacrifice, grace, and redemption.

At Clean Start Africa, this day resonates deeply with the journeys of the women, youth and children we walk alongside. Journeys marked by hardship, resilience, and the courage to begin again. Good Friday is a powerful reflection that even in moments of pain and despair, hope is never lost, and transformation is always possible.

We honor the strength of every individual choosing a new path, embracing dignity, and reclaiming their future. Your stories are living testimonies that restoration is real and that every ending can give rise to a new beginning.

To our partners, supporters, and community, thank you for standing with us in this mission of second chances and renewed hope. Your belief fuels transformation and opens doors where once there were none.

May this day inspire us all to lead with compassion, extend grace freely, and continue building pathways of restoration and belonging.

Wishing you a reflective and hope-filled Good Friday.

Clean Start Africa was honored to join the Kenya Prison Service, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and fe...
23/03/2026

Clean Start Africa was honored to join the Kenya Prison Service, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and fellow CSOs at the Kenya School of Government for a four-day external validation of draft policies and strategic documents critical to the implementation of the Maraga Taskforce Recommendations.

This important engagement marks a significant step toward strengthening justice sector reforms and ensuring that rehabilitation and reintegration remain at the center of correctional policy. Clean Start Africa continues to bring field-driven insights, grounded in lived experiences, to advocate for more inclusive, humane, and impactful systems.

Together, we move closer to a justice system that restores dignity and creates real second chances.

May the prayers and wishes made and kindness be upon you our brothers and sisters.
20/03/2026

May the prayers and wishes made and kindness be upon you our brothers and sisters.

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Kiambu
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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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