Grassroots Trust for Community Organization in Kenya

06/09/2026

30/08/2026

Mukuru housing row: Board answers disgruntled depositors https://zurl.co/ptmTD

20/08/2026

As part of the ongoing GRATCO-K evaluation process, we held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with members of the Obunga Residents Association and community beneficiaries from Manyatta A and Manyatta B.

The session provided an important platform for community members to openly share their experiences, perspectives, achievements, challenges, and recommendations regarding the interventions being implemented in their communities.

Through these meaningful conversations, we are gathering valuable feedback to better understand the impact of the programme, identify areas that require strengthening, and ensure that future interventions remain community-driven, responsive, inclusive, and sustainable.

We appreciate the active participation and openness of all community members who shared their voices and experiences. Their insights are essential in strengthening accountability, learning from our work, and shaping programmes that create lasting change.

Together, we listen. We learn. We evaluate. We improve. We create impact. 💚

04/08/2026

We invite you to the Validation of the state of housing Report with housing Sector Stakeholders
Wednesday, Aug 5 • 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfi-npez-jic

28/07/2026

Our hearts are filled with gratitude following the successful Grassroots Trust Harambee held on 26th July.

We sincerely thank the community members of Obunga and Muhoroni for your incredible support, generosity, and unwavering belief in our vision. Your presence and contributions made the day truly memorable.

To our dedicated Grassroots Trust Planning Committee, thank you for your hard work, commitment, and teamwork. Your efforts behind the scenes made this event a success.

We are also deeply grateful to all our invited guests who honored our invitation and generously contributed towards this noble cause. Your kindness and support will go a long way in helping us achieve our mission.

A very special appreciation goes to our Chief Guest, Eng. Nicholas Gumbo, for his generous contribution, which he sent in support of our Harambee. Your goodwill and commitment to empowering communities are greatly appreciated.

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, shared words of encouragement, and stood with us, thank you. Together, we have shown that when a community unites behind a common purpose, great things happen.

Together, we are creating hope, transforming lives, and building stronger communities.

15/07/2026

Only 3 days left to the day we are all waiting for, any amount will be appreciated, in kind contributions are also welcome.

Grassroots Trust for Community Organizations in Kenya (GRATCO-K) is a non-profit making organization

13/07/2026

The future begins with us. We’re raising funds to build two ICT Hubs that will empower women through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Invest in education and ensure no woman is left behind.

Grassroots Trust for Community Organizations in Kenya (GRATCO-K) is a non-profit making organization

13/07/2026

Imagine a future where every young woman has access to the skills, technology, and opportunities needed to transform her life and uplift her community. That future begins with us.
Join us as we come together to raise funds for the establishment of two ICT Hubs that will empower women through digital literacy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and access to technology.
Every contribution is an investment in education, opportunity, and a more inclusive future.
Together, we can bridge the digital divide and ensure that no woman is left behind.
💜 Your support today builds a brighter tomorrow.

09/07/2026

Change doesn't begin in boardrooms; it begins in communities.

Today's field reflection visit with our Community Organizers in Nyalenda left us inspired and hopeful. We witnessed the impact of empowering communities to identify their challenges, organize themselves, and lead solutions.

Every Community Organizer we met has mobilized residents into registered self-help groups where members save together, access affordable loans, and practice table banking. These groups are improving livelihoods while building confidence, leadership, and resilience.

One standout story was from George, a Community Organizer from Nyalenda A. Through his group's Saving for Transformation (S4T) initiative, they promote child nutrition, protect children from abuse, respond to gender-based violence, and empower both children and their caregivers. They have established a community-driven scholarship programme matching children under 10 with sponsors, opening doors to brighter futures through education.

Community organizing has also strengthened civic participation. When Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO) proposed increasing water tariffs without meaningful public participation, the community united to demand accountability. They are now training residents to read their own water meters, empowering households to understand their consumption and challenge inaccurate billing.

Another inspiring example is at Nyalenda Health Centre. Under the leadership of Community Organizer ZeddyTunya, stakeholders mobilized to secure solar panels for the facility. Frequent power outages had disrupted critical services, including maternity care. The solar system will ensure uninterrupted healthcare during blackouts.

These are just a few success stories emerging from Nyalenda.

What humbled us most was hearing Community Organizers express appreciation for the training, mentorship, and support from Grassroots Trust. They no longer wait for solutions from outside; they identify local challenges, mobilize resources, engage duty bearers, and create sustainable solutions from within.

This is the heart of community organizing.

At Grassroots Trust, we believe lasting change begins by investing in people. Empower one Community Organizer, and you empower an entire community.

One community at a time. One leader at a time. One ripple of change at a time.

06/07/2026

She didn't wait for a desk.

With a marker pen in hand, she sat on the floor, capturing her group's ideas on a flip chart as the discussion unfolded around her. There were no complaints, no hesitation, just determination to ensure every voice was heard.

Moments like these remind us why women are at the heart of Grassroots Trust's work. Every day, we witness women eager to learn, lead, organize, and create lasting change in their communities. They don't wait for perfect conditions, they make the best of what they have. Imagine what they could achieve with the right opportunities and digital tools.

That is why, on 26th July, we invite you to stand with us as we raise funds to establish ICT Hubs for women in Obunga and Muhoroni, safe spaces where women can acquire digital skills, access opportunities, grow their enterprises, and confidently participate in today's digital economy.

This initiative advances Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, because when women thrive, entire communities prosper.

We are honored to welcome Hon. Eng. Nicholas Gumbo as our Chief Guest for this important occasion.

The woman on the floor wasn't just writing on a flip chart. She was writing the future she believes her community deserves.

You can help turn that future into reality. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to equipping women with the digital skills and opportunities they deserve.

Support the fundraiser today via:
M-PESA Paybill: 880100
Account Number: PAYGRATCO

Together, let's invest in women, strengthen communities, and create lasting change.