Kenya

Kenya

ACORN Kenya organizes community members in Nairobi’s settlements, with a particular focus on Korogocho, to address critical issues including environmental justice, gender-based violence, and waste management. Through collective action and grassroots mobilization, ACORN Kenya empowers residents to advocate for their rights and create meaningful change in their communities.

Key Organizer

Sammy Ndirangu

Contact

sam_ndirangu@yahoo.com

Chapters

  • Nairobi

Focus Areas

  • Environmental justice
  • Waste management
  • Gender-based violence prevention
  • Community organizing
  • Public health advocacy

Key Campaigns

Clean Environment Campaign in Korogocho
ACORN Kenya have mobilized residents in Korogocho, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, to address the lack of designated garbage disposal sites causing serious public health issues including illness and drainage blockages that contributed to flooding. Led by ACORN leaders Asha Abdi and Halima Osman, community members confronted the Ward Manager’s office, securing a meeting and commitments to support their campaign under the slogan “Mazingira Safi Ni Haki Yetu!” (A Clean Environment is Our Right!).

Major Community Cleanup Initiative
ACORN Kenya has been organizing an impressive cleanup campaign in Korogocho that brought together over 150 participants. Through weekly committee meetings, they built a powerful coalition involving multiple stakeholders including Red Cross, Green Army, Climate Workers, Community Health Promoters, and numerous community-based organizations (Koch Hope CBO, Shivam CBO, Elephant CBO, SanSiro CBO, Ayiera Initiative, GB Reformers, Grogon CBO). The campaign raised awareness about proper garbage management while advocating for regular collection services from the County Government. ACORN Kenya members demonstrated their organizing power by preparing and delivering a unanimous petition to government offices.

Anti-Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Following a concerning increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Korogocho, ACORN Kenya initiated meetings for affected women and their allies, building support through trainings and solidarity. This effort culminated in a public demonstration with over 100 participants marching to local police offices, demanding clear and strict repercussions for perpetrators of gender-based violence.

Impact

  • Transformed waste management logistics into a shared community responsibility
  • Built environmental accountability and advocacy skills among residents
  • Created stronger relationships between community members and local authorities
  • Fostered community ownership of sustainable practices
  • Empowered women to speak out against gender-based violence
  • Established channels for addressing public health concerns

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