What We Do
K-HAKI’s programmes span emergency response to long-term systemic change — always grounded in the realities of marginalised communities in Kibra and Dagoretti, with a KES 3,000,000 active portfolio.
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Pillar 01
Our Humanity pillar provides immediate, life-changing support to people in crisis — families broken by state violence, communities facing food insecurity, and refugees navigating hostile systems without protection.
⚖️ ONGOING
24/7 legal assistance to survivors and families affected by police brutality, extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances. Five trained paralegals document cases and follow up with IPOA, DCI, and ODPP.
Since 2020: 150+ cases documented · 45 IPOA complaints filed · 3 successful prosecutions
💚 PROPOSED 2025–26
A holistic programme integrating climate-smart agriculture with psychosocial first aid for young mothers and youth in Kibra. Sack gardens, nutrition demonstrations, and 10 mother-to-mother support groups.
Target: 500 households · 200 young mothers · 30 youth in green enterprises · Partnership with TARDA
🧠 PROPOSED 2024–25
Culturally appropriate trauma healing and peer counselling for families who have lost loved ones to state violence. Five support groups, 20 trained psychosocial first aiders, and 24 group counselling sessions.
Target: 120 family members · 80% reduction in depression/anxiety symptoms
🌍 PROPOSED 2023–24
Peaceful coexistence and capacity building for South Sudanese refugees in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Conflict resolution training, cultural exchange festivals, and vocational skills training for 30 refugee women.
Target: 500 participants · 30 women with income skills · Concept note submitted to KAICIID
⚽ COMPLETED 2023
Six community dialogues, joint football tournaments, and clean-up campaigns that rebuilt trust between Kibra youth and local law enforcement. A liaison committee meets quarterly to resolve disputes.
Results: 70% reduction in harassment · 45 youth + 20 police engaged · Replicated in 2 wards
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Pillar 02
From civic education radio shows to land rights mobilisation — K-HAKI’s advocacy work changes the relationship between marginalised communities and the institutions that govern them.
📖 ONGOING SINCE 2021
Monthly workshops, paralegal training, and public participation forums on Kenya’s Constitution. 500+ trained since 2021, with paralegals now officially recognised and consulted by local administrators.
Impact: 500+ trained · Increased county budget hearing attendance
🗳️ COMPLETED 2022
Eight Pamoja FM radio programmes, 2,000 ‘Elections Bila Violence’ leaflets, five trained election observers, and interfaith dialogues that kept the peace in Kibra during and after the August 2022 elections.
Result: Fully utilised — all targets met
🏡 PROPOSAL PENDING
With the Nubian Rights Forum, K-HAKI is mobilising communities in Kisumu and Nairobi to claim land rights under the Community Land Act 2016. Proposal submitted to OSF-Africa for funding.
Target: 500 educated · 1 land claim formalised
🕊️ COMPLETED 2023
Two interreligious forums, one stakeholder ADR meeting, a community peace pledge, and mediation training for 20 religious leaders — establishing a permanent interfaith peace committee in Kibra.
Result: 45 leaders engaged · Permanent peace committee
🔦 COMPLETED 2023
Mapped reporting pathways, engaged three police station commanders, and developed a referral pathway document distributed to 200 households. Two missing persons cases were reopened.
Result: 2 cases reopened · Referral pathway distributed
📻 COMPLETED 2022–23
Eight Pamoja FM talk shows, human rights debates in three Kibra schools, and strategic forums. 50,000+ listeners reached. Human rights clubs established in two schools. Grant 2022-1236/03.
Impact: 50,000+ radio listeners · 2 school human rights clubs
Pillar 03
Documented 7 detailed case narratives through FGDs with 15 female family members and 5 KII interviews. Revealed modus operandi and implicated specific police stations — findings cited in HAKI Africa national advocacy.
Impact: 7 case narratives · National advocacy impact
Analysing the impact of Huduma Namba and Maisha Namba on minority and undocumented communities. 4 community feedback sessions, 2 advocacy briefs, collaboration with Temple University and University of Leeds.
Impact: 2 policy briefs · Regional dialogue input
K-HAKI’s ED as ISI Community Lead — linking Pemba and Makonde communities in Kenya to regional networks (SANN, EANN). Contributed to the Pan-African Advocacy & Nationality Network (PANN). KES 150,000 fully utilised.
Impact: PANN established · ISI community lead
Pillar 04
PROPOSED 2023–24 · KES 230,000
Using football as a platform for civic education, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment. A community tournament with 16 teams is combined with legal aid clinics, life skills training, and mentorship — creating transformative experiences for 200+ at-risk youth.
Budget: Tournament (KES 60K) · Jerseys (KES 48K) · Awards (KES 40K) · Legal aid booth (KES 20K) · Life skills (KES 30K) · Transport & mobilisation (KES 32K)