ChildFund Kenya

30/09/2026

Yesterday, we broke ground for the construction of Education, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure at Marigat Integrated Day and Boarding Primary School and Marigat Special School for the Visually Impaired in Baringo County. The project will include the construction of 13 classrooms, 29 toilets, a boys' dormitory, 30 handwashing stations, and the renovation and equipping of ICT and library facilities.

Dubbed Building Brighter Futures, the project is part of a wider partnership between Airtel Kenya and ChildFund Kenya that will benefit more than 2,000 learners across four public schools in Baringo, Wajir and Garissa counties.

The initiative focuses on improving access to quality education for children with visual and hearing impairments by creating more inclusive and supportive school environments, while addressing critical gaps in learning infrastructure, WASH facilities, and digital learning resources.

Read more: https://childfundkenya.org/pressrelease/1500-marigat-learners-to-benefit-from-ksh-37-million-learning-water-and-sanitation-infrastructure-project/

18/09/2026

In partnership with LEAP Africa, Dow, and other stakeholders, we commemorated this year's in Kayole, Nairobi, bringing young people together to celebrate youth-led action and explore opportunities in environmental sustainability and the green economy.

The youth showcased how they are turning waste into opportunity through waste collection, recycling, and other circular economy solutions. Through their enterprises, the youth demonstrated how innovation and practical solutions can address pressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges while creating livelihoods and contributing to cleaner, more sustainable communities.

Speaking at the event, Mumbi Keega, Country Leader, Dow Eastern Africa and Public Affairs Africa, urged young people to embrace innovation, develop practical solutions to challenges in their communities, and seize opportunities emerging in the green economy.

, initiated by LEAP Africa and implemented in collaboration with various partners, aims to fuel a continent-wide movement of young changemakers, turning Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aspirations into tangible community impact.

Learn more about : https://youthdayofservice.org/ Or explore our youth development programmes: https://childfundkenya.org/our-work/youth-development/

17/09/2026

Today, we broke ground for the construction of a two-storey production workshop at Muguga Vocational Training Centre, a significant milestone under the ‘Ujenzi Fiti initiative’, supported by Dow. Once complete, the new workshop will provide an enhanced learning and production space, expanding opportunities for practical training and skills development for the youth.

'Ujenzi Fiti', which means Quality Construction in Kiswahili, promotes affordable and sustainable housing solutions while strengthening skills development and livelihood opportunities in Kenya.

So far, the project has strengthened vocational training capacity, enabling 50 learners annually to gain hands-on construction skills, with an estimated 70% transitioning into employment or self-employment. By equipping instructors, artisans, and trainees with practical knowledge on the production and construction using Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks ( Makiga Block ), the initiative is also improving access to safe and affordable housing through the demonstration of low-cost construction technologies for vulnerable households.

🔗 Read more about Ujenzi Fiti: https://childfundkenya.org/featuredprojects/ujenzi-fiti-project/

14/09/2026

📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: We're looking for 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗜, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to support financial management and compliance for the EU-funded 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝘆𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗮 project.

Check out our website to learn more about the role and apply: https://childfundkenya.org/about-us/careers/

07/09/2026

Youth-led climate-smart agriculture is taking root in Makueni, transforming lives, strengthening food security, and building resilience to climate change. Through the Re-greening for Resilience and Regeneration Project, implemented by ChildFund Kenya with support from Dow, youth groups are embracing kitchen gardening, fruit tree cultivation, and tree nursery management to create sustainable livelihoods while restoring the environment and growing a greener future for their communities.

In Makueni, Kiambu, and Kajiado counties, the project has trained more than 900 farmers in climate-smart agricultural practices and established about 60 community tree nurseries with the capacity to produce up to 1.2 million seedlings annually, helping scale climate action and environmental restoration at the community level.

Read more: https://childfundkenya.org/500000-trees-planted-as-youth-led-climate-action-gains-ground-in-makueni-kiambu-and-kajiado/

11/08/2026

Last week, we commissioned the Eiti Water Project, a milestone that will improve access to safe, reliable water for about 1,200 children and benefit surrounding community members.

The project involved the solarization of the Eiti community borehole, expansion of water storage capacity at Eiti Primary School, and construction of a handwashing station to promote better hygiene and health outcomes. With a reliable water supply now in place, families will spend less time searching for water, children can focus more on learning, and households will have improved access to water for domestic use.

By shifting to solar power, the project reduces dependence on unreliable grid electricity, lowers operational costs, and helps build a more sustainable and resilient water system for the community.
Implemented by Ewangan Child Development Programme with support from ChildFund Kenya and Britam Foundation, the project is part of our ongoing Solar-Powered Water Resilience Program for Community and School WASH Systems.

To learn more or partner with us to expand access to safe water and sanitation, visit: https://childfundkenya.org/our-work/water-sanitation-hygiene/

10/08/2026

Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP), a vitamin A-rich and climate-resilient crop, is helping families in Turkana improve nutrition, strengthen food security, and increase household incomes. Through the production and consumption of OFSP, families are not only diversifying their diets but also building more resilient livelihoods in the face of climate and economic challenges.

Introduced about 4 years ago through a partnership involving ChildFund Kenya, Frontiers Children Development Organization. and other stakeholders, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through ChildFund Deutschland, the initiative continues to create lasting impact for children and families across the region.

Learn more about the impact of the initiative in this feature by James Wanzala published by THE STANDARD NEWSPAPER ➡️

Today, the 20 women in the group have their own Arinyot Meals flour brand, which comes in two varieties: mix and pure. Arinyot is the traditional name for potatoes in Turkana

20/07/2026

📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: We're looking for 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 to drive the development and ex*****on of integrated, evidence-based programs that improve the lives of children, families, and communities in Kenya.

Check out our website to learn more about the role and apply: 🔗 https://childfundkenya.org/about-us/careers/

20/07/2026

Last week, ChildFund Kenya joined colleagues from ChildFund, ChildFund Alliance, ChildFund Deutschland, Barnfonden, ChildFund Australia, ChildFund New Zealand, and WeWorld at the Africa Leadership Team Meeting in Nairobi.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on our shared progress, exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and explore practical ways to respond to the evolving needs of children, youth, and communities. Through insightful discussions and peer learning, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to connecting children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.

We are also proud that ChildFund Kenya was recognized for its outstanding performance during the 2026 financial year across key areas, including grants acquisition and management, sponsorship management, financial management, and communications excellence.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, partners, and supporters, whose efforts continue to drive meaningful and lasting change for children and their communities.

15/07/2026

Highlights from the commissioning of Maji Safi Naningoi Project in Mosiro, Kajiado County. Through a solar-powered Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant, the project is addressing the long-standing challenge of high fluoride levels in local water sources and helping protect children and families from the associated health risks.