A Future Full of Possibilities: Tamara Adhiambo’s Story In the heart of Korogocho, where life is often defined by struggle and uncertainty, lives a young girl whose spirit re-fuses to be limited by her surroundings. Her name is Tamara Adhiambo.Tamara…
Evans Otieno
Lighting the Way: Evans Otieno’s Story In the vibrant yet challenging surroundings of Korogocho, where hope can sometimes feel distant, lives a young boy determined to become a light for others. His name is Evans Otieno. Evans is the kind…
Darren Otieno
From Broken Paths to Brilliant Designs: Darren Otieno’s Story In Ngomongo Village, deep within the Korogocho slums, where the roads are rough and opportunities are few, lives a young boy who sees the world not for what it is but…
Mitchel Shantel
A Small Dream with a Big Future: Mitchel Shantel’s Story In the heart of Korogocho, where narrow paths wind between tin-roofed homes and the sounds of daily struggle echo through the air, lives a little girl with a dream far…
Fuel the Light
Today, we are inviting you to move beyond being a spectator and become an active partner in rewriting the story of Korogocho.
The Future: Our Vision
One Day, Every Child Will Shine We don’t just want to build a school; we want to transform a community. Our vision is a future where all children in Korogocho attain a high-quality education and the opportunity to reach their full…
The Mission: What We Provide
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing access to high-quality education and vital life skills. We focus on a holistic approach that includes infrastructure, skilled teaching, and community participation. From foundational literacy to leadership training and…
The Present: The School & Facilities
A vibrant Hub in the Heart of Korogocho Education requires more than just books; it requires dignity. Today, Soma Nuru provides a safe haven for 105 pupils. Explore our physical infrastructure—from classrooms and clean drinking water to safe latrines—and meet the…
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. Founded by Dalmas Oyugi, a man who once scavenged these same rubbish…