13th August 2025
International Youth Day Celebration in Kakuma
On 12th August 2025, Kenya Good Neighbors joined hands with Don Bosco Technical Institute Kakuma to celebrate International Youth day with the vibrant and inspiring young people in our community.
Through our partnership, Kenya Good neighbors currently supports 180 students pursuing ICT and tailoring courses, equipping them with practical skills that open doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.
This celebration was more than just an event, it was a reminder of the resilience, creativity, and potential of our youth. When given the right tools and opportunities, they can transform not only their own lives but also the communities around them.
Here’s to empowering youth, nurturing dreams, and building a better tomorrow!
13th August 2025
Graduation Ceremony
Kenya Good Neighbors was proud to join hands with partners, community leaders, and families to celebrate the graduation of 109 students from both refugee and host communities at Don Bosco Technical Institute Kakuma.
These inspiring young men and women, supported by Kenya Good Neighbors, have successfully completed training in ICT and Tailoring, gaining practical skills that open doors to employment, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
This milestone is not just a personal achievement for the graduates, it’s a testament to the power of education, resilience, and community support in transforming lives.
We congratulate our graduates for their hard work and determination, and we look forward to seeing them shape their own futures and contribute to the growth of their communities.
13th August 2025
Anti-FGM Campaign
FGM remains a prevalent practice in Kajiado County despite being criminalized in 2011. However, with community-driven efforts, knowledge is spreading and traditions are being questioned. On 11th August 2025, Kenya Good Neighbors team, led by the Maternal Newborn and Health program director, joins the county government of Kajiado to launch Anti-FGM campaign in Oloitoktok. https://youtu.be/hFRVxmxzOxo
15th July 2025
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐞𝐤-𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
Kajiado County has experienced a trend of increased temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns in recent years, leading to more frequent droughts and water scarcity. This has negatively impacted livelihoods, particularly for pastoralist communities, through livestock losses and increased human-wildlife conflict.
To mitigate the above challenges, Kenya Good Neighbors established a well-fenced 5-acre demonstration farm where a number of activities such as planting of drought-resistant fruit trees, vegetables and drought-tolerant Juncao Grass have been carried out. Since its inception, the project has thrived, allowing the community to harvest vegetables and Juncao grass several times. The project aims to sensitize the community to embrace alternative farming methods to address climate change in the area.
2nd July 2025
𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲
14th April 2025
Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Representatives from Good Neighbors Kenya and Good Neighbors International Uganda attended the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (#ARFSD11) in Kampala, Uganda that took place from 9th to 11th April.
Under the theme “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063,” the forum featured high-level panel discussions and side events to assess progress and accelerate SDG and Agenda 2063 implementation across Africa.
Good Neighbors remains committed to integrating SDGs and Agenda 2063 into our projects.
We were honored to engage in peer learning and networking with diverse stakeholders, including governments, CSOs, the private sector, and academia to advance sustainable development. The forum concluded with the adoption of the Kampala Declaration as its outcome document.
24th March 2025
Mama Nahyeon visit
4th March 2025
Donation of six Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to Kajiado County
In a major boost for maternal and newborn healthcare, the Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Project, implemented by Kenya Good Neighbors and funded by KOICA, officially handed over six Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to Kajiado County on March 4, 2025. The handover ceremony, held in Kajiado, was presided over by Governor Joseph Ole-Lenku.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ole-Lenku expressed deep appreciation to KOICA, Kenya Good Neighbors and the Government of Korea for their generous support and continued partnership. He emphasized that the fully equipped ALS ambulances will play a critical role in improving emergency maternal care, reducing preventable deaths, and ensuring better healthcare services for residents across the county.
Kajiado County’s Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Mr. Alex Kilouwa, highlighted the transformative impact of these ambulances, especially for remote areas where access to specialized medical care is often limited. He noted that strengthening emergency response services is a significant step toward enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kajiado.
The ambulances were provided as part of a broader effort to strengthen health systems under the MNH project. This milestone underscores the commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and ensuring safer pregnancies and deliveries for mothers across the county.
28th Feb 2025
Multistorey Kitchen Garden in Joseph Apudo Primary
The Joseph Apudo Kitchen Garden project aimed to promote sustainable agricultural practices and address food security by implementing multistorey gardens. The initiative targeted 40 participants from Joseph Apudo Junior Secondary and Primary School, providing them with comprehensive training on designing, constructing, and maintaining these innovative gardening systems.
Key Activities:
Training Sessions: Participants were equipped with practical skills in soil preparation, vertical planting techniques, and sustainable gardening practices. These sessions emphasized resource efficiency and environmental conservation.
Installation: A total of 20 multistorey gardens were successfully installed in Joseph Apudo primary. These gardens were designed to optimize limited space, enabling the cultivation of a variety of vegetables in a compact and efficient manner.
Community Engagement: The project fostered community involvement by encouraging participants to apply their newly acquired skills in their households, promoting wider adoption of sustainable gardening practices.
Outcomes:
- Enhanced knowledge and skills among participants in sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming techniques.
- Improved food security through the production of fresh vegetables in a space-efficient manner.
- Increased awareness of environmentally friendly practices that contribute to climate change mitigation.
Conclusion:
The Joseph Apudo Kitchen Garden project successfully demonstrated the potential of Multistorey gardens to address food security challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. By empowering participants with practical skills and knowledge, the initiative has laid the foundation for long-term community resilience and climate adaptation.
February 2025
Kitchen Garden establishment
Kenya Good Neighbors remain committed to its mission “We exist to make the world a place without hunger”. We encourage our communities to adopt sustainable and productive farming methods that strengthen their capacity to withstand climate change and natural disasters.
January 2025
One Man Who Planted Trees Project in Ngatataek-Kajiado County
Emergency Response
On 6th November 2024, Kenya Good Neighbors led by Country Director, Good Neighbors Taiwan, Hon. Adhe Wario Guyo North Horr Constituency area MP in the company of DCC Marsabit North, Sub-County Administrator, among other officials from Marsabit County Government flagged off 96 tonnes of maize flour and beans and cooking oil that targeted 4,000 households that are suffering from severe hunger in North Horr Constituency as a result of the prolonged drought and flood that killed all of the livestock that had been the community’s main source of income.
Emergency response
On 31st October 2024, a fire broke out in Bluebar in the Korogocho slums due to an electrical malfunction. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. However, because none of their possessions could be saved, 15 households were rendered homeless due to the fire. In response to this catastrophe, Kenya Good Neighbors swiftly supported the affected families by donating mattresses and blankets to ensure they had the necessary bedding.
Maternal and Newborn Health Workshop
Emergency Response
Kenya Good Neighbors (KGN) remains committed to serving the communities affected by the March-May catastrophe as well as any future disasters that may arise. Mukuru one of the slums in Nairobi was intensely affected by the recent floods and many of the households were left without essential commodities such as shelter and food. Most of the school items for the children including books and uniforms were destroyed. After conducting a need assessment in the Mukuru area, Kenya Good Neighbors provided food to 230 sponsored and non-sponsored families worth Ksh 1,465,100 in June 2024. On 7th and 8th October 2024 KGN supported 230 of the same families with, school bags, school shoes, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, and school stationeries worth Ksh 2,460,971.60.
Donations of school desks
School infrastructure is one of the many aspects that affect learners’ academic performance. A well-equipped school fosters a concentration-focused learning environment that helps learners realize their greatest potential. On 27th September 2024 Kenya Good Neighbors donated 315 two-seater desks to six partner schools in Siaya County- Rarieda CDP. The teachers, board members, and parents from respective schools expressed their gratitude for this contribution. The teachers said that this will create comfort and proper book storage while lessons are on session. Teachers will also find it easy to control learners during the lesson because they are properly and adequately spaced. It will also make it easy for the teachers to train on handwriting and general class management.
School feeding
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬(𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬)
Vertical gardening is changing the narrative on food production positively. This is a perfect solution for school gardens and home gardens. Kenya Good Neighbors supported a children’s home in Ruiru by establishing 15 gardens (Cones). This will help to mitigate food scarcity in children’s home. This technology uses less water, does not require much work in maintenance, and takes a short period to be ready for consumption.