ChildFund Kenya

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

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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.

11/07/2026

600 learners in Naningoi alongside more than 6,000 community members in Mosiro, Kajiado County, now have access to safe, fluoride-free drinking water, following the commissioning of the MAJI SAFI–NANINGOI Project yesterday. An additional 5,000 people are expected to benefit through water distribution and related enterprise opportunities.

The project has delivered a solar-powered Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant that addresses the long-standing challenge of high fluoride levels in local water sources, helping protect children and families from the health risks associated with fluoride contamination.

Implemented by Ewangan Cdp in partnership with ChildFund Kenya, DuPont, and Davis & Shirtliff, the project also invested in community capacity by training local operators and technicians, strengthening the Naningoi Water User Committee, and establishing systems to support long-term operation and maintenance.

Speaking at the launch of MAJI SAFI–NANINGOI Project, Chege Ngugi, Africa Regional Director at ChildFund, underscored the importance of partnerships in expanding access to safe water for communities in Africa.

"Beyond contributing advanced water purification technologies, DuPont and Davis & Shirtliff have shared their knowledge, innovation, and engineering expertise to help communities access safe, reliable drinking water. ChildFund is proud to partner with both organizations across Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia to transform the lives of children and their communities through sustainable water solutions."

16/06/2026

Today, we join the world in marking the under the theme, “Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for every child in Africa.”

As we reflect on the theme, we are reminded that achieving universal access to requires collective action and strong partnerships to ensure no child is left behind. These essential services are central to every child’s health, dignity, and opportunity to thrive, yet when they are lacking, children face preventable illnesses and disrupted education.

At ChildFund Kenya, we are working alongside communities and partners to expand access to safe water, improve sanitation in homes and schools, and promote lifelong hygiene practices. We also support child-led advocacy for last-mile connectivity in schools, to influence national funding and ensure functional services at the school level.

Through these efforts, we have reached more than 1.5 million households with safe water access over the past five years and supported over 350 schools and health facilities to build toilets; helping create healthier environments where children can grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

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

Nawiri Child Development Programme Lake Region Development Program -LRDP

15/06/2026

We have partnered with Airtel Kenya to improve access to inclusive education for over 2,000 learners across Baringo, Wajir and Garissa through the ‘Build Brighter Futures’ initiative.

Together, we will expand access to quality learning opportunities for children with visual and hearing impairments across targeted schools by addressing critical gaps in learning infrastructure, water and sanitation services, and access to digital learning resources.

This collaboration will help create more inclusive, supportive learning environments and improve education outcomes for children in underserved communities.

Read more → https://childfundkenya.org/airtel-money-kenya-and-childfund-partner-to-expand-access-to-inclusive-education-for-over-2000-learners/

12/06/2026

Approximately 1,300 learners and over 3,000 community members at Unyaa in Kitui, now have access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water — thanks to a solarized water borehole, water kiosk, and child-friendly handwashing stations at Unyaa Primary School.

The solar-powered borehole replaces the school's reliance on costly diesel-powered water systems, lowering water expenses for both the school and surrounding households while ensuring learners have consistent access to water for sanitation and daily use.

The project, which was commissioned yesterday, was implemented by Community Development Programme (ECDP), with support from ChildFund Kenya and Britam, as part of the ongoing Solar-Powered Water Resilience Program for Community and School WASH Systems.

06/06/2026

Highlights from the commemoration of in Makueni county on 5th June 2026