From Sarang’ombe to Laini Saba, Makina to Lindi, we’re building community knowledge on how dirty air affected by poor waste management affects our lungs, our children, and even our livelihoods. Together, we’re mapping solutions and raising our voices: Taka Yetu! Hewa Yetu! Afya

SDI-Kenya proudly joins this year’s World Refugee Day celebrations at the Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute, standing together under the 2025 theme: “Solidarity with Refugees.” Today, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the rights, dignity, and dreams of those

After deep chats on air pollution, its sources and what we can do about it, we kept the energy going with a good old concentration game. Because clean air is also about healthy minds and joyful moments! #BreatheNairobi #CleanAir4Nairobi Breathe Cities Clean Air Fund UN Environment Programme

A team of community members from Mathare River Zones 3 and 4, who were affected by last year's floods and evictions, visited Nakuru yesterday for a learning exchange on savings and housing. They were hosted by the Nakuru Wanavijiji Housing Cooperative. #MakingSlumsVisible

Rosemary Atieno lives in Paradise. A Village, where she’s both a resident and a landlord. As a member of Wajane Self-Help Group, she’s part of a support system for women like her. Flooding has recently threatened her home and rental units, causing damage to her property and

Misheck Ndirangu lives in 3A Mabatini, Mathare Constituency, and is part of Muungano Wa Bondeni, a group formed in 2015 that focuses on savings, planning, and table banking. Misheck has faced serious challenges his home has caught fire four times, and a government relocation due

Virginia Wangui lives in Mathare Area B and is a member of the Young Lady group, which engages in savings, welfare, and table banking. Her group has been a key support system, especially in times of crisis. Virginia’s home has been hit hard by both fire and flooding. During

Gladys Ngina Wanjiru has lived and worked in the same place for over 30 years. She’s a member of the Mathare Slums group, which she joined after finding it already in progress. As a structure owner, her rental houses once provided a source of income, especially during tough times

Catherine Mwihaki, a health promoter in Mukuru kwa Rueben, lives at the heart of her community. After experiencing the devastating 2024 floods, she decided it was time to upgrade her home for good. Through the Skoll Foundation Fund support implemented by SDI Kenya in

Virginia Wanjiku has lived in Soweto Village for over 30 years, having moved there in 1994. She’s a member of the Soweto Improvement Self-Help Group, where residents work together to improve their living conditions. Over the years, Virginia has faced repeated flooding issues in

“I have seen many reports being launched, but I’m very happy that there is a follow-up on the Climate Risk Vulnerability Report for Kisumu County. Urban TRACS will build on the adaptation plans from the report a community-led process, which is exactly what SDI Kenya and Muungano

“I have seen many reports being launched, but I’m very happy that there is a follow-up on the Climate Risk Vulnerability Report for Kisumu County. Urban TRACS will build on the adaptation plans from the report a community-led process, which is exactly what SDI Kenya and Muungano

Today marks the beginning of stakeholder engagement at the local level. It brings together community members, local government, academia, and civil society to collectively reflect on how Urban TRACS will be contextualized and implemented in Kisumu. The Urban TRACS project funded

Joining matatu operators for a community workshop with National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA)! Did you know? ~40% of Nairobi’s PM2.5 air pollution comes from road transport. Let’s drive change for cleaner air! Clean Air Fund Breathe Cities Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Ma3Route NTSA KENYA #CleanAir4Nairobi

Today, SDI Kenya and Muungano wa Wanavijiji met with representatives from various counties including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Nakuru at the Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources. We discussed areas of synergy and collaboration and reaffirmed our