Yusuf Hassan, Community Voices

Community Voices: Traders, Youth & Families Speak

An introduction to community voices from Kamukunji, sharing lived experiences of change across education, business, youth, and family life.

Community Voices: Traders, Youth & Families Speak
Community Voices: Traders, Youth & Families Speak
Development is most meaningful when it is reflected in the lives of the people it is meant to serve.
The Kamukunji Peace Cup final drew thousands of fans to Kamukunji Grounds, with Shauri Moyo United edging Wenyeji FC 1–0 in a match celebrating sport, unity, and local talent.The Kamukunji Peace Cup final drew thousands of fans to Kamukunji Grounds, with Shauri Moyo United edging Wenyeji FC 1–0 in a match celebrating sport, unity, and local talent.
Across Kamukunji, residents from different walks of life have experienced change in personal and practical ways — in schools, markets, neighbourhoods, and homes.This section brings together voices from traders, youth, students, families, and community leaders to share their lived experiences.

Traders & Small Businesses

For traders, improved infrastructure and safer markets have restored dignity and stability.
“After the fire, I did not know how we would recover. The support we received helped us rebuild and start again.”

Many traders point to organised markets, better access roads, and security as key factors in their recovery.

Youth & Skills

Youth voices reveal how skills training has changed perceptions of what is possible.
“Learning digital skills opened doors I never imagined. I can now support my family without leaving home.”

Digital work, vocational training, and sports programmes have provided alternatives to unemployment and risk.
Youth voices reveal how skills training has changed perceptions of what is possible.Youth voices reveal how skills training has changed perceptions of what is possible.

Students & Families

Families speak of education as a source of hope.
“The bursary meant my child stayed in school. Today, she is graduating.”

These stories underline the importance of protecting education for vulnerable learners.