My name is Dalmas Oyugi, I would like to achieve something that seemed out of range for most young people growing in Korogocho slums, Nairobi Kenya, one of the biggest slums. I believe to lead by example;I am capable of…
The Past: Dalmas’s Story
A Spark of Hope from the Rubbish Fills: Before Soma Nuru was a school, it was a dream born from survival. Our founder, Dalmas Oyugi, grew up in the heart of the Korogocho slums, forced to scavenge the dumping sites for plastic and metal just to eat. His journey from a school dropout to a community leader is the heartbeat of this project. Discover the story of the man who refused to let his community’s light go out.
Where young minds become bright lights
Soma Nuru is a small school in the slums of Nairobi and offers an escape from the dumping sites and a pathway to a brilliant future for 100 children.