Serving Children and Families in Northern Kenya

In Rongumo village of Korr, Marsabit County, Early Start Africa runs an Early Childhood Development Centre serving over 130 children. Here, education goes beyond classrooms nurturing the whole child, strengthening parental involvement, breaking cycles of poverty, and building resilience in a region long affected by drought and hardship.

Stories like those of Arihto Hallo, a girl once destined for early marriage but now thriving in Pre-Primary 2, and Laban Lechu, an orphan finding joy and hope at the centre, show how education transforms lives. Parents are walking long distances to attend meetings, children are gaining confidence, and communities are shifting their mindset seeing education as a key to breaking poverty and shaping a brighter future.

Published by: Early Start Africa, August 2025

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